Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

Begonia ‘Go-Go Mix’ 127451
A garden favourite for generations!
Large semi-double blooms, on sturdy
stems, in a stunning array of red, white,
yellow, rose, orange, cherry and apple
blossom. Their neat and tidy plant habit
makes them perfect for patio containers
and window boxes.
— BELLS OF IRELAND —
Annual
aka: Shell Flower
botanical: Moluccella laevis
Native to Mediterranean region and
Syria, not Ireland!
Bells of Ireland 100066
For Dried Flowers. Flower spikes which
are covered with ivory green bell-like
flowers. It is actually a huge, bell-like
calyx, rather than the dainty white flower
which is the dominant feature of the
Bells of Ireland. Prefers well drained,
sandy, fertile soil. Excellent for dried
flower arrangements. Also makes good
cut flowers. Sow outdoors.
— BUTTERFLY GARDEN —
Wildlife Attractor
Butterfly Garden 100780
The Butterfly Mixture contains a blend of
delightfully fragrant and colourful
flowers that attract nearby butterflies
while adding beauty to your garden. Sow
seed in a sunny or partially shaded
location in early spring after the danger
of frost has passed. Clear the area to be
planted. Loosen soil with rake or hoe.
Mix seed with fine sand and scatter
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S
evenly over site. Keep moist until well
established then water only as required.
Some thinning may be necessary to avoid
overcrowding.
— CALENDULA —
Annual
botanical: Calendula officinalis
Calendula Pacific Beauty 100074
Easy to grow. Bright blend of orange,
golden-yellow, apricot and big cream
flowers, up to 4"(10 cm) across. Dead
heading prolongs flowering and prevents
self seeding. Likes sun or partial shade.
Adapts to poor soil, will produce
satisfactory flowers under any conditions
except deep shade and extreme heat but
thrives in full sun, fertile soil and cool
weather. Deters asparagus beetles and
tomato hornworms. Admirable for beds
and borders. Excellent cut flower.
Medicinal uses of the Calendula
originated in South America. Tinctures of
Calendula have been used for cuts,
bruises, sprains and wounds. Flowers used
for external salves for sores, bruises and
warts. Teas of flowers relieve cramps,
coughs, and snake bite. Flowers are
edible in salads and soups. Native to
Canary Islands, South and Central Europe,
and North Africa. Plant direct or start
indoors for earlier blooms.
Calendula Touch of Red 128592
Delightful shades of yellow, orange, and
apricot flowers are a wonderful choice
for any annual flower garden. Regardless
of color, each flower is blushed with red
at petals' tips, especially on the petals’
undersides. Sow seeds directly into the
garden once danger of frost has passed.
Flowering should occur roughly 8 weeks
after sowing. Thin seedlings to one per
6”, then final spread of 45 cm (18”). An
an excellent cut flower variety.
— CALIFORNIA POPPY —
Hardy Annual
aka: Cup of Gold
botanical: Eschscholzia californica
The California poppy is drought tolerant.
It does well in full sun. Often thrives
where other plants will not.Effective as
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