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De Bruyn Seed Store
101 E. Washington
Zeeland, MI 49464
616-772-2316
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LILIES, CANNAS, CALLAS & MORE
If daisies and gladiolas are
just too ordinary for you, then perhaps these bulbs might suit your fancy. Don't
let their dramatic colors and lush foliage fool you, they are actually easy to
grow. (These are shipped in the spring, from March to June)
ORIENTAL LILIES
CALLA LILIES
CANNAS
"and
more"
ORIENTAL LILIES
Oriental lilies are one of the
most beautiful of all the lilies, and their fragrance permeates the garden air.
These are the lilies that florists prefer for cut flowers. Blooming later in the
season than most lilies, these exotic beauties are truly spectacular in color
and flower size.
| Variety |
Picture |
Description |
| Muscadet |
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Pure white with pink spots, a soft pink star and red stamens
Large flowers are great for cut flowers. Plants grow 28"
to 36" tall |
| Starfighter |
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Wine red petals edged with white. Burgundy spots on the
petals. 30" to 40" tall. |
CALLA LILIES
These California Callas will
add a touch of class to any garden. The upright, cup-shaped trumpets are
about 5" tall and 2 to 3" across. They thrive in full
sun to partial shade, and are excellent for containers. These plants are
hardy in zones 9 to 11, everywhere else the bulbs should be lifted in the fall
for winter storage, or grown indoors.
| Variety |
Picture |
Description |
| Elliottianna |
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Large, 2½" to 3" deep buttery
yellow flowers glow atop 14 to 20"stems. Broad arrow shaped, spotted leaves.
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| Purple Sensation |
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Royal purple color looks like satin exploding from the lush,
green foliage. |
CANNAS
Cannas, with their lush,
tropical foliage and showy gladiolus-like flowers, make beds and borders come
alive with their bright colors all summer long. These plants are hardy in zones
7 to 11, elsewhere you will have to dig up and store the rhizomes.
| Variety |
Picture |
Description |
| The President |
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Very large, bright red flowers with deep green foliage. The
most popular canna. 36" to 48" tall |
| Yellow King Humbert |
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Bright yellow petals with red
spots. Foliage is dark green. Grows 48" to 60" tall. |
| Giant Canna Mixture |
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Lush, tropical foliage topped with
showy flowers. Colors include red, yellow, red-orange, rose and salmon. 36"
to 60" |
SPECIALTY BULBS
Well, here is the
"and more"
part of this section. These effusive bloomers deserve a much better name as you
will see. Generally these bulbs are not winter hardy unless listed. Dig in the fall and store in a frost-free area during winter.
Caladium
Agapanthus
Freesia
Ranunculus
Elephant Ears
Lily of the
Valley
Trillium
| Variety |
Picture |
Description |
| Florida Cardinal
Caladium |
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Attractive, long-lasting foliage, grow well in full to partial shade.
Superior indoor plant, excellent in the garden and superb
for the watergarden. Grows to 12-18" tall. Large striking cardinal red
leaves with a wide, deep green border. Dig up in the fall. |
| Agapanthus,
Delft Duo (this is a mixture of delft blue and white
flowers, not just the blue ones shown.) |
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Excellent container blend of cobalt blue and
glacier white. Return year after year. Blooms July through August. 18"
to 36" tall. |
| Double Hybrid Mixed Color
Freesia |
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Handsome green, sword-like foliage with large,
double blooms. Pink, white, red, blue and yellow flowers. 18"
to 24" These like warm soil temperatures, so dig these up in the fall! |
| Giant
Ranunculus (Persian Buttercups) |
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Large, double and semi-double flowers on long
stems. Pink, purple, red, orange, white, yellow flowers. Blooms early
summer. 10" to 15" tall Needs warm soil
temperatures, dig up in the fall. |
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Elephant Ears |
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Showy plants are great for dense screening. Can
be used as a container plant. Large, tropical dark green leaves accented by
purple blotches between the veins. Grows 36" to
60" Needs warm soil temperatures. dig these bulbs up in the fall. |
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Lily of the Valley |
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Attractive foliage with fragrant white,
bell-shaped flowers. blooms May through June. 6"
to 8" Great for ground covers. Naturalize well. |
| Trillium
Grandiflorium Snowy White |
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Large, pointed leaves at the top of each stem
with large, white flowers. Flowers turn to pink. 12"
tall. Grow best in cool, shady spots in moist, well-drained organic soil.
Naturalizes well. |
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