Gladiolus Purple Prince Plant Delights Introductions each topped with a large

each topped with a large wine-red spathe with dramatic white striping

The amazing silvery-blue leaf coloration is indeed the breakthrough that we have all been hoping for

Asparagus cochinchinensis 'Graham's Cracker' is a truly superb 2015 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction from NC gardener Graham Ray

we found this oddball among the trays of Agave weberi seedlings

Gladiolus Purple Prince Plant Delights Introductions each topped with a largeWhen I first saw Gladiolus 'Purple Prince' in the UK's Cotswold Garden Flowers, it was not in flower, but I was intrigued at the thought of a hardy purple glad, so I bought one on faith and Mastercard. I was rewarded the next spring with a superb gladiolus that produced 4' tall spikes laden with rich, dark purple flowers starting in early June a hummingbird magnet. Since 2003, we've grown it in the garden, where it's been outstanding, providing plenty