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Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S<br />

has soft yellow 2-8 cm (2-3”) flowers.<br />

Very vigorous grower, blooms later than<br />

other cosmos. When established Cosmos<br />

is drought tolerant. A superb variety as a<br />

highlight to any garden. Makes an<br />

excellent cut flower, and is a great plant<br />

for areas where a wild or natural setting<br />

is preferred, such as a wildflower garden.<br />

Cosmos bipinnatus<br />

— CYPRESS VINE —<br />

Annual<br />

botanical: Ipomoea quamoclit<br />

Cypress Vine White 128587<br />

This annual vine produces masses of five<br />

pointed small white flowers. Feathery or<br />

fern-like foliage reaching height of 15-20’<br />

with Hundreds of blooms throughout the<br />

season. A favourite with hummingbirds.<br />

For sunny spots, fences or pots. Pick<br />

faded blooms to encourage further<br />

flowering. Soak seed overnight prior to<br />

planting, then sow directly to the garden<br />

in thoroughly warm soil. For earlier<br />

flowers, start indoors 4-6 weeks before<br />

the last spring frost date in your area.<br />

— DAHLIA —<br />

Annual<br />

botanical: Dahlia<br />

Dahlia Stargazer 128595<br />

An outstanding Dahlia with unique cactus<br />

flowers on dwarf plants with starry, 5-8 cm<br />

(2-3”) flowers in a sensational array of<br />

colours! Easy to grow. Harden off for a<br />

few days prior to transplanting. Can be<br />

dug up in the fall, stored and replanted in<br />

the spring for years of enjoyment. Unlike<br />

many other Dahlias, Stargazer is virtually<br />

maintenance free due to it’s self branching<br />

habit. No staking or pinching required.<br />

Vigorous, uniform plants are perfect for<br />

beds and make an ideal cutflower!<br />

— DIMORPHOTHECA —<br />

Annual<br />

botanical: Dimorphotheca aurantiaca<br />

Start Early!<br />

Aurantiaca African Moon 130096<br />

This attractive African Daisy has unusual<br />

white and apricot bi-coloured blooms.<br />

Bushy, free flowering plants are ideal for<br />

dry and difficult areas.<br />

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— DUSTY MILLER —<br />

Annual<br />

botanical: Senecio cineraria<br />

Dusty Miller Silverdust 10<strong>01</strong>16<br />

Deeply cut, woolly, silver grey leaves<br />

makes this plant very popular in annual<br />

flower beds, borders and rock gardens.<br />

This is one of the most popular border<br />

plants because of its lovely blue accent<br />

against traditional greenery. Start seed<br />

indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Cover<br />

lightly and keep growing medium moist,<br />

but not wet.<br />

— EASTER EGG PLANT ORNAMENTAL<br />

GOLDEN EGGS —<br />

Annual<br />

botanical: Solarium melongena 'Golden Eggs'<br />

Easter Egg Plant Golden Eggs 122514<br />

Easy to grow, this plant is suitable for not<br />

just the garden, but containers, as well.<br />

Unique and interesting plants produce an<br />

abundance of egg-shaped non-edible<br />

fruits. As this fruit matures it turns from a<br />

white to a golden yellow.<br />

— FORGET-ME-NOT —<br />

Annual<br />

aka: Chinese Forget-me-not<br />

botanical: Cynoglossum amabile<br />

Forg et-me-not 10<strong>01</strong>47<br />

Shade Tolerant<br />

Very floriferous sky blue flowers.<br />

Compact plants. Likes sunny, or partially<br />

shaded spot. Any soil, wet or dry<br />

location. Can withstand difficult<br />

conditions Makes a beautiful accent to<br />

cut flower arrangements. The Forget-Me-<br />

Not like the Rose, represents True Love.<br />

Sow outdoors, flowers quickly, little adv.<br />

to start indoors.<br />

— GAZANIA —<br />

Annual<br />

botanical: Gazania hybrida<br />

Kontiki Stars and Stripes 130098<br />

A spectacular colour mixture of boldly<br />

striped daisy-like flowers with short, dark<br />

green glossy foliage. Ideal for windy<br />

sites. Great in rockery, mass displays and<br />

for edging borders.<br />

W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M

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