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Post by Cherry on Oct 1, 2012 6:54:30 GMT
I have a parcel waiting to be opened - from Crocus.  Parker's always take ages to send out their bulbs at this time of year, so I'll have to wait patiently for them.  Are they Narcissus or Tulips Geranium? I find just the opposite with Parkers and like their service. I bought Dierama species Blue Wands, which is lavender coloured actually. This is a gift and the recipient just loves it. |
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Post by Geranium on Oct 2, 2012 5:37:16 GMT
It's a large order, Cherry. I get their wholesale catalogue and order in bulk - some varieties by the 100. The lilies arrive later - I get 10 of each of those, as that's the minimum quantity.
I won't list them all, but there are several different early tulips, Narcissi, crocuses, Iris reticulata and two Amaryllis bulbs as well. I change the colour schemes in my containers every year, and then when the bulbs go over, I take them out and replant for the summer - I give the bulbs to my friends across the lane where they plant them in their orchard.
Buying in bulk saves a good deal of money...but the order takes a while to come.
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Post by peony on Oct 2, 2012 8:15:15 GMT
Visited my sister's garden club yesterday evening as the guest speakers were Rosie and Rob Hardy of Hardy's Plants in Hampshire. Very good talk on 'Autumn Perennials' and they brought plants with them I was very restrained and only bought 2 plants - Anemone 'Wild Swan' and Luecanthemum 'Freak' (awful name) which only grows to 45 cm tall and has large flowers. |
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Post by Rosie on Oct 2, 2012 8:21:57 GMT
I bought more daffies bulbs, just have to get them in the ground when i can |
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Post by Tel on Oct 3, 2012 18:26:39 GMT
Bought some Trieleia Laxa and Puschkinia Libanotica bulbs.
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Post by Geranium on Oct 4, 2012 4:25:19 GMT
I made a decision yesterday - I have a shopping basket that belonged to my Mum, and I'm going to line it with polythene and buy outdoor Hyacinths to plant in it. It'll be in the porch, so it shouldn't get wet there. Now, hmmm...what colour shall I choose? |
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Post by Cherry on Oct 4, 2012 5:31:56 GMT
That will look fabulous Geranium. Just look for the most scented variety.
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Post by grindle on Oct 4, 2012 6:41:16 GMT
how about your mum's favourite colour  |
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 4, 2012 12:10:38 GMT
I've been buying some seeds. Chiltern's had a 25% offer as they have now moved back "down south"..
Ricinus communis 'Impala'
Schizanthus grahamii
Asclepias syriaca
Calendula officinalis "neon"
Dahlia "Starlight" dwarf mixed
Fuchsia boliviana
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Post by steve on Oct 4, 2012 16:35:36 GMT
That's a nice castor oil plant |
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 4, 2012 19:07:43 GMT
It is indeed....you wanna seed then? |
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Post by steve on Oct 4, 2012 22:40:30 GMT
Yes please, could swop some R. C. Zanzibarensis seed for them |
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Post by Geranium on Oct 5, 2012 5:20:59 GMT
how about your mum's favourite colour What a lovely idea! She liked bright colours, so maybe I'll see what's available. Scented, too, as Cherry suggested. Good thinking - thank you both.  |
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 5, 2012 6:48:49 GMT
Yes please, could swop some R. C. Zanzibarensis seed for them That would be grand ;D |
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Post by Rosie on Oct 5, 2012 8:51:36 GMT
That's a nice castor oil plant My Carmencita red had a spikey seed head on it, i hope it develops the seed ;D |
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Parker's always take ages to send out their bulbs at this time of year, so I'll have to wait patiently for them. 
