HIDDEN TREASURES BULBS, RHIZOMES, CORMS Spring Additions All bulbs can be found at the Bulb Table. Gloriosa Rothschildiana Climbing Lily A "must have" plant for southern gardens. A gorgeous crimsonred with bright yellow edges, 5 inch long slender leaves attach themselves to anything they can with tendrils coming from the tips of the leaves. The vine grows fast in warm weather. Drought tolerant and pest free. Can be grown in containers. Prefers something thin to climb on (wire trellis/support structure). Plant bulb in full sun to partial shade, in welldraining bed, 3 deep, 1 per sq. ft. Blooms throughout growing season early to late summer, grows to 5 if on a trellis. Tritoma Red Hot Poker Add some Houston Astros color to your yard! Torch lilies look stunning in your landscape! They grow upright, in clumps, 3 feet tall, topped with orange and yellow spikes that look like flaming candles. Blooms open from bottom to top. Great for xeriscape gardens. Easy to grow. Needs full sun, and WELL DRAINING sandy or alkaline soils. Do not overwater, they don t like wet feet!! Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies!!! Plant crown no deeper than 3, 12-15 apart; cover liberally with mulch. Water in dry, hot periods. Hidden Treasures Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms Page 29
Naturalizing Hybrid Lilies. These are the easiest of lilies to grow in our Zone 9. They will multiply each year, add stunning color to your landscape and make excellent cut flowers. These hybrid lilies are a cross between longiflorum and Asiatic lilies. They provide trumpet flowers, long vase life and grow upright which make the flowers face up. Bloom time is late spring through summer. Planting in the garden: Plant in groups, in well-draining soil in beds or borders, in full sun to part shade, 4 to 6 deep and 8-12 apart. All grow 36-40 tall. Plants can become leggy if they don t get enough sun. Cover with mulch. Planting in Pots: Lilies can also be planted in pots to enjoy fragrance indoors. Use 6 pot. Soak bulb for five minutes in multi-purpose fungicide to prevent root rot. Plant 3 bulbs in well-draining soil covered with at least 2 of soil. Six PERENNIAL selections are available at this sale plus one stunning ANNUAL variety: American Cheerleader, Tangerine Rose American Hero, Yellow >>>>> American Native, Orange Hidden Treasures Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms Page 30
Naturalizing Hybrid Lilies - continued American Hot Chocolate, Deep Purple/Red American Tradition, Cream & Pink >>>>> Triumphator, White and Rose Oriental Star Gazer, Annual Lily - The Most Beautiful and scented Lily you can add to your landscape! A real showstopper! This is an ANNUAL bulb worth planting! >>>>> Hidden Treasures Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms Page 31
CALADIUMS - Fancy and Strap (Lance) Leaf) - How to tell the difference? The main physical difference is where the stem meets the leaf - fancy caladiums have a stem towards the center of the leaf, strap has a stem that meets at the edge. Generally, Fancy leaf prefers shade to filtered sun, Strap leaf likes partial shade to sun. To be sure check info by each variety shown below. Fancy Leaf Strap (Lance) Leaf We will be selling No. 1 size caladiums at this sale which are: 1 ½ to 2 ½ in diameter. All will work well planted in well-draining raised beds, baskets or in pots. How to Plant Caladiums: Caladium tubers (sometimes called bulbs) like warm moist (not soggy) soil. Plant in our region when soil is at least 70 degrees (~ April 1 st ). Soil and Galveston beach water temps are close, so check water temp, too. Plant in a raised, well-draining bed, knobby side up about 1½" to 2 deep, 8-14 apart in the spring when soil warms. Planting too early can cause tuber to rot or be delayed in development. How to Water Caladiums: Always water caladiums regularly. Keep the soil slightly moist. Add mulch, to help retain soil moisture and conserve water. If you have caladiums in full sun, don t let them dry out. How to Feed Caladiums: Use a slow-release fertilizer such as Osmocote Outdoor & Indoor Smart-Release Plant Food 19-6-12 or a liquid feed such as Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose Plant Food 12-4-8. Bulb Storage until soil warms to 70 degrees: Caladiums are tropical plants, and bulbs must be stored at temperatures above 60 F (16 C) with a relative humidity in the neighborhood of 75%. There needs to be good air exchange to prevent build-up of gases, as well. Caladiums are particularly sensitive to the presence of ethylene gas. When storing caladiums, unpack them immediately upon arrival and store them in open trays with proper air circulation. Hidden Treasures Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms Page 32
Fancy Leaf Caladiums available at this sale Caladium, Berries & Burgundy (Sun to Partial Shade) New variety, SUN LOVER! Unusual bronze multicolored tinted leaf. Grows 18-24 Caladium, Celebration (Sun to Partial Shade) Introduced in 2013, deep crimson main veins with white splotches over lively green leaf. Grows 12-18 tall. Caladium, Water s Edge (Sun to Partial Shade) Very bright in your garden or pots. Grows 12-18 tall. Hidden Treasures Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms Page 33
Strap (Lance) Leaf Caladiums available at this sale Caladium, Desert Sunset (Sun to Partial Shade) Very unusual salmon pink leaves with copper colored veins. Grows 12-18 tall. For beds, baskets or pots. Caladium, Peppermint (Sun) White variety features a candy cane center with modest green outer leaf border, grows 12-18 tall for beds, baskets or pots. Takes partial sun to shade. Caladium, White Majesty (Sun to Partial Shade) Red with green edging, fast grower. Grows 12-18 tall. For beds, baskets, pots. Hidden Treasures Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms Page 34
ELEPHANT EARS (Colocasia esculenta) These are clumping (NOT Runners!!) These non-hassle plants add a bold, tropical look and make fabulous garden specimens. They grow in sun or part shade, in organically rich, moist to wet soils. They are heavy feeders. Best leaf color develops in bright/full sun. Provide shelter from wind. They require regular watering, especially in dry summer periods or they can be planted in up to 6 of standing water in ponds and water gardens. They bring a distinctly tropical look to gardens and large (whiskey barrel sized) containers. Plant corms 4 deep in amended soil, add mulch. Soil does not need to be well draining. WHITE LAVA is the latest in the elephant ear breeding and is a clumping elephant ear with spectacular heart-shaped foliage. Large glossy green leaves which, as the season progresses, are adorned with a wide band of creamy white down the center of each leaf, later radiating out into the side veins. Each amazing leaf is further highlighted by a large purple spot where the leaf attaches to the purple stalk. White lava forms a tight clump providing a tropical look to your landscape. When the weather cools, the veins turn pink. This will be of the most amazing elephant ears you've ever grown. Dormant in winter. Grows to 30 tall by 36, in full sun. Great in the landscape or in large whiskey barrel sized pots. KONA COFFEE is a dwarf Elephant Ear, growing 2' tall, has a fast-offsetting tight clump and is topped all summer with glossy brown, coffee-colored leaves. Makes a great container plant or addition to the garden where it can be used en masse with contrasting colors. It s a hassle free tropical and makes a stunning focal point Grows in sun or part shade, in organically rich, moist to wet soils. Dormant in winter. Grows to 24 tall by 30 wide. Makes a stunning focal point. Hidden Treasures Bulbs, Rhizomes, Corms Page 35