Our Plants

'Jelena' is an early-flowering selection of Hamamelis × intermedia, a hybrid between Japanese witch-hazel (Hamamelis japonica) and Chinese witch-hazel (Hamamelis mollis). These large, deciduous shrubs provide excellent winter interest with their slightly fragrant, coppery orange, spider-like flowers that start to appear in mid- to late January.  'Jelena' is easy to grow in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil.  The winter flowers are best illuminated by full sun and are best shown against a dark green background of conifers or broadleaf evergreens.

Oriental hybrid lilies are derived from species native to Japan and are prized for their dramatic presence and unforgettable fragrance. Typically growing 3 to 5 feet tall and sometimes taller under ideal conditions, they add height and elegance to the garden and are generally taller than most Asiatic lilies.  Blooming in mid- to late summer, Oriental hybrids flower just as Asiatic lilies begin to fade, extending the season of color. Their exceptionally large blossoms, most often in shades of white and soft pink, are intensely fragrant and make excellent cut flowers. Oriental hybrid lilies multiply more slowly than Asiatic varieties, gradually forming new bulbs over time. Occasional division every few years helps maintain plant health and prevent overcrowding.  Planting both Asiatic and Oriental hybrid lilies together provides a beautiful succession of blooms from early through late summer, along with an impressive range of color, size, and fragrance.