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Snowdrops

March 9, 2022 by oftheearthllc

snowdrop bulbs

Galanthus plicatus Galanthus plicatus ‘Three Ships’ came sailing in on Boxing Day instead of Christmas Day.This ‘neat’ snowdrop with its textured white tepals appear pleated. From above, they resemble scallop shells, and their orderly ribbing echoes the formality of a ruff collar.A hardy, early … [Read more...] about Snowdrops

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Backgrounds

February 17, 2019 by oftheearthllc

Cyclamen persicum

I am readying my exhibition plans for upcoming shows in early March, namely the Galanthus Gala and the Lehigh Valley Flower Show. While designing my table and plant displays, I am not only conscious of the flowers themselves, but also against what background they will be … [Read more...] about Backgrounds

Filed Under: Cyclamen, Garden Flowers Tagged With: Galanthus Gala, Lehigh Valley Flower Show

Paeonia ‘America’

May 25, 2017 by oftheearthllc

paeonia

 'America' is an herbaceous peony hybrid with large, single red flowers of intense color with a golden yellow center.  It's a real eye-catcher, especially against the dark green complimentary color of the hedge. Having good clean foliage, it remains upright. Besides  being  a … [Read more...] about Paeonia ‘America’

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Ornithogalum umbellatum – Star-of-Bethlehem

May 21, 2017 by oftheearthllc

snowdrops

Star-of-Bethlehem is a bulbous, trouble free plant. When in flower, it occupies a dark spot in the garden that would otherwise be bare soil. Especially brightening the   underside of Paeonia ostii - a leggy, woody peony species with white flowers, it echoes the color with a fine … [Read more...] about Ornithogalum umbellatum – Star-of-Bethlehem

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Iris tectorum ‘Slippery Slope’

May 21, 2017 by oftheearthllc

iris

Slippery Slope Chinese Roof Iris has large, 4 inch flowers with distinct markings, presenting usually three sequential blooms on the same spike.  It has fans of gracefully falling light green foliage, adding a fountain-like appearance to the garden as the plant matures. Hardy to USDA Zones 5a - … [Read more...] about Iris tectorum ‘Slippery Slope’

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“Gardening in the Age of Zika”

April 17, 2017 by oftheearthllc

self portrait

 My sister bought our mother a Phalaenopsis orchid for Mother's Day at one of the shopping mall shows in the 1970s. It bloomed again the next year and I became hooked. Since then I have grown many different varieties, including hardy, terrestrial orchids.           … [Read more...] about “Gardening in the Age of Zika”

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