The surprises of gardening

So I planted this...

...and got this.

Gotta love the surprises of gardening!

My Collection Part 1

About: Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs.

The colorful and attractive, cup-shaped flower has three petals and three sepals, which are often termed tepals because they are nearly identical. These six tepals are often marked near the bases with darker colorings. Tulip flowers come in a wide variety of colors, except pure blue.

I have planted pink, purple, orange/yellow, and red. They have been planted at different times hence the different sizes. To the very left in picture one is a daffodil that is yellow and orange.




About: Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere. They comprise a genus of about 110 species in the lily family (Liliaceae). They are important as large showy flowering garden plants. Additionally, they are important culturally and in literature in much of the world. Some species are sometimes grown or harvested for the edible bulbs.


This gigantic lily was grown from bulb and will be yellow and orange in color. Fun fact: Our cat was named after this flower and they are Warren's favorite flower.

About: Foxglove is a bienneial plant with soft, hairy, toothed, ovate and lance-shaped leaves in a basal rosette. The life span of the plant is 2 seasons. The first year growth remains in a basal rosette of leaves. Second year growth produces flowering stems, 3 -6 feet in height. Flower spikes have purple to white spotted thimble-like flowers which hang down and last about six days.

Planted from seed, they are staying pretty small but are suppose to grow tall. I will update with pictures during growth.

About: Azaleas are flowering shrubs making up part of the genus Rhododendron. Azaleas bloom in spring, and their flowers wilt only a few weeks later. They do not need as much sun as other plants; they live near trees and sometimes under them. Azalea is also the flower of the astrology symbol Sagittarius.


I am trying to grow the azalea into tree form instead of bush form, this color will be "Autumn Twist" which is pinkish purple with white. I will update with pictures during growth.

About: Bleeding hearts usually reach 2'-3' in height with a similar spread. The plants' flowers are either pink or white, and they appear in April or May. The outstanding characteristic of bleeding hearts is no doubt the shape of the flowers. As the plants' common name suggests, bleeding hearts bear heart-shaped flowers, from which a little "drop of blood" dangles at the bottom.


This was one of the first plants that I started growing, because it is my second favorite flower, following roses. I am growing both pink and white. It did already bloom and will hopefully bloom again so I can post pictures.

About: Calla lilies are a beautiful genus of flowers that have been enjoyed by humans for centuries. The calla lily grows from a type of bulb called a rhizome and produces very large green leaves, typically covered with lighter-coloured spots. The flower blooms from the top of a rather thick stem and sort of resembles trumpet shaped rolled paper, having a texture ranging from rather fleshy to wet autumn leaves.


These will be orange and yellow in color. I will update with pictures during growth.

About: Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, perennial plants native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. There are at least 36 species of dahlia. Dahlia hybrids are commonly grown as garden plants. The Aztecs gathered and cultivated the dahlia for food, ceremonies, as well as decorative purposes, and the long woody stem of one variety was used for small pipes.

To be honest, I can't remember which color I choose to plant and I don't have the bulb package anymore, I suppose it will be a surprise, although I planted this dahlia as a gift for my Dad these are one of his favorites.

Rose

About: Hybrid tea rose, a cross between hybrid perpetuals and old fashioned tea roses, are rose royalty. They are the most popular rose in the world and perhaps the most popular flower. Hybrid teas have all the virtues you look for in a flower: beauty, fragrance and easy care.


This is one of two of my rose bushes. This particular one is pink, fragrant and long stemmed. I'm not sure how they will do indoors but I am willing to find out. The second rose is yellow and peach colored.

Gladiolus

About: Gladiolus are an easy-to-grow flower, especially valued for use in floral arrangements. Gladioli produce tall spikes of large blossoms, in a rainbow of colors. Only clear, true blue is missing; white, pink, red, purple, yellow, orange, salmon, and even green gladioli are available, along with many bi-colors.


I bought these glads in a mixture of bulbs so I'm not quite sure what colors they will be. I will post updates during their growth. I am also growing Foxglove from seed next to the glads. You may be able to tell that the tips are literally chewed off...Lily decided to taste test.

Hyacinth

About: Hyacinths are spring-flowering bulbs with long, narrow leaves that are folded lengthwise. Hyacinths are highly fragrant flowers that bloom in dense clusters.

I am growing purple, which I believe to be the "traditional" color, pink and blue both of which aren't shown...yet.