Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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— GERANIUM — Annual aka: Cranesbill botanical: pelargonium hybrids Start Early! Though botanically perennial, in Canada Geraniums should be grown as annual flowers. Plant them when danger of frost has past. Feed and water occasionally. They like full sun and moist but well drained soil.Plant Geraniums near white Verbena, white Alyssum, or blue Ageratum. A longstanding favorite among summer bedding plants. Little can go wrong with Geraniums. Perfect for low maintenance displays. Excellent for tubs and large containers. The Geranium works very well in patio pots or planters and they will winter indoors.Geranium flowers are edible. Geranium Cabaret Red 127457 F2- Hybrid The ‘Cabaret’ series is one of the most uniform Geraniums available! Large and very uniform red flower heads are held well above the foliage. Excellent basalbranching habit, with well-zoned dark green leaves. A long-standing favourite among bedding plants. Perfect for containers, hanging basket and low maintenance displays. To encourage more blooms, pinch off faded blossoms. If planting in a pot, place 3-4 seeds per pot. M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S Geranium Cabaret White 127460 Perfect, huge, white flower heads, with soft and full florets are held well above the foliage. Excellent basal branching habit, with well-zoned dark green leaves. Enhances any flower bed, container or window boxes. To encourage more blooms, pinch off faded blossoms. The long lasting blooms can be enjoyed all summer long! Geranium Florist Mix 100234 Florist Mix features red, pink and white Geraniums. The long lasting blooms can be enjoyed all summer if the seeds are started early, indoors. Treat Geraniums as an annual flower rather than a perennial. Start indoors 8-12 weeks early. Geranium Red Apple 100237 F2- Hybrid Red Apple is a superior strain of the most popular bright red Geranium. The flowers are very large and uniform. The florets are soft and full. Start indoors if possible to ensure the longest bloom period during the summer months. Start indoors 8-12 weeks early. — GLOBE AMARANTH — Annual botanical: Gomphrena globosa Geranium Cabaret Rose 127459 Very large and uniform flower heads held well above the foliage. Excellent basal branching habit. An unbeatable variety for window boxes, containers, baskets and flower beds. Feed and water occasionally. To encourage more blooms, pinch off faded blossoms. Likes moist but well-drained soil. Globe Amaranth Choice Mix 100276 For Dried Flowers The blossom and plant resemble members of the clover family. They are erect bushy plants. The blooms are 1"(2.5 cm) wide in long stalked clover-like heads without petals. Blooms continuously for a long season and does well in hot weather. Remove first blossoms to increase production. Needs fairly deep Geranium Cabaret Salmon 127458 Large salmon flower heads are held well above the foliage. Excellent basalbranching habit, with well-zoned dark green leaves. Free-flowering with excellent garden performance. Works very well in window boxes, patio pots and planters. To encourage more blooms, pinch off faded blossoms. soil and will tolerate lower fertility and hot dry conditions. The perfect everlasting flower, because it holds its color very well. Useful in outdoor beds, they also grow well in containers and boxes. Beautiful in both fresh and dried cutflower arrangements. Sow the seed indoors about 6-8 weeks before setting out or sow outdoors when night temp. remains above 10 C. W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M 53
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S — HELICHRYSUM — Annual aka: Strawflower botanical: Helichrysum bracteatum monstrosum Full sun is essential. Sandy soil. Helichrysum Everlasting 100314 For Dried Flowers A free flowering cutting flower in a bright colour range. Multi petaled, dense bicoloured blooms. Excellent for dried flower arrangements and crafts. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors. — HELIPTERUM — Annual botanical: Helipterum roseum Timeless Rose 130100 Stunning papery daisy-like rose flowers, with distinct dark ring around yellow center. Excellent for dried flower arrangements . Flowers retain color and form when dried. — HIBISCUS — Annual botanical: Hibiscus acetpsella Red Shield 130101 Vibrant red leaves and burgundy flowers gives a tropical appearance that will make it a feature plant for summer. — HOLLYHOCK — Annual botanical: Alcea rosea Fruity Mix 130102 This beautiful mix of soft appleblossom and peach blooms. Makes a delightful cutflower. — HUMMINGBIRD MIXTURE — Annuals & Hardy Annuals Hummingbird Mixture 100779 Attractive! A mixture of 15 flower varieties that will produce flowers attractive to Hummingbirds. Cup, funnel, and trumpet shaped flowers like Godetia, Viscaria, Lavatara, and Larkspur are among the varieties in the Hummingbird Mixture. 54 Others like, Coreopsis, Corn Poppy, and Mignonette were included for their alluring color. Suitable for full sun or partial shade. Plant directly into the garden or container for the best effect. — IMPATIENS — Annual aka: Busy Lizzie botanical: Impatiens walleriana Impatiens are basal branching and free flowering, which makes them one of the most popular dwarf hybrid Impatiens. Early flowering, compact and vigorous. Accent was developed as a "high performance" seed. Above 90% germination with a quick uniform emergence. Blooms summer to fall in shade, semishade, or full sun (if kept moist), hot or cool weather. Can withstand heavy rain. Prefers moist (but not soggy) soil. Perform best when provided with not more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Excellent choice for beds, pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes. Start 10-12 weeks prior to last spring frost. Impatiens Butterfly Cherry 127466 Large, soft pink blooms with a butterflyshaped central eye in every bloom! Vigorous and free-flowering. Ideal for containers and baskets. Uniform and weather-tolerant. Pre-chill seed 4-5 days before sowing. Cover the seed with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Keep soil moist, but never wet. Germinate in the light. Once the plants have sprouted, maintain good air circulation, but not directly on the plants. Set outside only when all danger of frost has past. Impatiens are very tender. Impatiens Butterfly Mix 127469 Butterfly faced with a delightful mix of bright glowing colors. Every bloom is a masterpiece! A lovely, vigorous, freeflowering mix where every large flower has prominent butterfly eyes. Great for tubs and baskets. Pre-chill seed 4-5 days before sowing. Cover the seed with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Keep soil moist, but never wet. Germinate in the light. Once the plants have sprouted, maintain good air circulation, but not directly on the plants.
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