An evergreen, epiphytic orchid, with a single leaf growing from the dwarf pseudobulb. 4 to 12 inch long racemes produce the flowers in spring. Grow epiphytically on a bark slab, or in slatted baskets with epiphytic orchid potting mix. A […]
Dendrobium Oriental Paradise ( Dendrobium Orchid )
A deciduous, epiphytic orchid, with 4 inch olong leaves. The showy flowers appear in spring. Grow epiphytically on a bark slab, or in slatted baskets with epiphytic orchid potting mix. A temperate-growing orchid, requiring humidity and partial shade from late-spring […]
Dendrobium ( Malones Hope Orchid )
A deciduous, epiphytic orchid with 4 inch, oblong leaves, from erect pseudobulbs. Pairs of 3 inch across flowers appear in spring. Grow epiphytically on a bark slab, or in slatted baskets with epiphytic orchid potting mix. A temperate-growing orchid, requiring […]
Delphinium elatum ( Delphinium )
This is the largest group of delphiniums, all being perennial and having Siberian parentage. All delphiniums are easy to grow from seed, sown in pots or flats in late July or August. Transplants should be set out in October for […]
Delphinium cardinale ( Scarlet Larkspur )
A native to California’s coastal mountains, this May to June flowering Larkspur grows 3 to 6 feet tall from woody roots. Flowers are red and yellow with scarlet tips on petals. Sow seeds as early as possible to ensure flowers […]
Delphinium ( Pacific Giant Larkspur )
Beautiful flower stalks in blue, purple and white appear in spring on tall perennial. Perfect in beds and borders as a background plant. Soil should be kept constantly moist. Fertilize monthly during growing season. Prune old stalks to the ground […]
Delphinium ( Berghimmel Delphinium )
Elatums are the largest group of delphiniums, all being perennial and having Siberian parentage. ‘Berghimmel’ is a tall Elatum with short, slender, wind-resisant stalks bearing single, light blue flowers with white centers. Lower florets still look nice by the time […]
Delosperma nubigerum ( Yellow Ice Plant )
Showy yellow flowers in summer on succulent-leaved groundcover. Great rock garden plant. Plant is drought tolerant once established. Requires excellent drainage. Spring fertilization is recommended. Low maintenance plant that requires very little pruning.
Davida involucrata ( Dove Tree )
Tree has a very tidy overall appearance. Flowers are of interest as they are surrounded by white bracts of unequal size, resembling a dove perched upon the branches. (Some may say the flowers look like discarded tissues tossed up into […]
Daucus carota ( White Belgian Carrot )
‘White Belgian’ is a white heirloom variety which is quite large, often growing 24-28 inches long. The exposed portion of the root will go green, but it does not become bitter. Heavily trench the ground before planting to 36 inches […]