Why, this one, of course! Agapanthus Back in Black, the first from that likely lad over at Darwin, Piet Zonneveld. If even a fraction of his seedlings make it to market, I predict we will soon be entering an Agapanthus renaissance. The breeding is simply first-rate, full stop. Have you placed your order yet, Kay? [...]
Hi ya’ll – We have had a few customers to ask about the color of Lily Blackbird. Yes, it is wrong. Well not wrong, but it should be darker. It has a black sort of cast to it that is very rare in Asiatic types. I believe Tamsin is getting a new photo to put [...]
It has been a week, hasn’t it? But you’ll be pleased to know, Kay, that I’ve found a Rose to end all Roses for spring. And that’s all I’m going to say on the subject. Now, your Pardancanda question. That’s x Pardancanda, if you please — it’s an intergeneric cross of Belamcanda chinensis x Pardanthopsis [...]
Dear Tamsin and Ebbett: Do either of you know the origin of Pardancanda norrisii? I was entering information about the new variety we’re offering this spring, and I was surprised to read that the original was developed at Park! Why have I never heard this claim to fame for our sister company? Curiously, Kay Product [...]
Kay, Mt. Hood is a fine Daffodil for the south. My buddy in south Texas grows it in a big patch with King Alfred Improved where his lawn used to be. He’s one of these fellows who won’t grow anything introduced later than the second World War, for reasons I’ve never been able to fathom. [...]
Dear Tasmin or Ebbett: I see that Daffodil ‘Mt. Hood’ is on sale today. I grew these on Long Island for years, but I’m not sure they will do as well here. Are they recommended for the south, do you know? You know me: always looking for a bargain! Sincerely, Kay KayRavenel@gmail.com
Dear Tamsin: Don’t even get me going on pricing! What we meant was 2 for $19.95, and you’ll notice that this week we say so. (I think Alice read your post and took some action!) Of course, today is bulb day, so it looks like you only get 2 measley Daffodil Pistachios for $9.95, whereas [...]