Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds
Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds
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 />
— HELICHRYSUM —<br />
Annual<br />
aka: Strawflower<br />
botanical: Helichrysum bracteatum<br />
monstrosum<br />
Full sun is essential. Sandy soil.<br />
Helichrysum Everlasting 100314<br />
For Dried Flowers<br />
A free flowering cutting flower in a bright<br />
colour range. Multi petaled, dense bicoloured<br />
blooms. Excellent for dried flower<br />
arrangements and crafts. Start indoors 4-6<br />
weeks before last frost or sow outdoors.<br />
— HELIPTERUM —<br />
Annual<br />
botanical: Helipterum roseum<br />
Timeless Rose 13<strong>01</strong>00<br />
Stunning papery daisy-like rose flowers,<br />
with distinct dark ring around yellow<br />
center. Excellent for dried flower<br />
arrangements . Flowers retain color and<br />
form when dried.<br />
— HIBISCUS —<br />
Annual<br />
botanical: Hibiscus acetpsella<br />
Red Shield 13<strong>01</strong><strong>01</strong><br />
Vibrant red leaves and burgundy flowers<br />
gives a tropical appearance that will<br />
make it a feature plant for summer.<br />
— HOLLYHOCK —<br />
Annual<br />
botanical: Alcea rosea<br />
Fruity Mix 13<strong>01</strong>02<br />
This beautiful mix of soft appleblossom<br />
and peach blooms. Makes a delightful<br />
cutflower.<br />
— HUMMINGBIRD MIXTURE —<br />
Annuals & Hardy Annuals<br />
Hummingbird Mixture 100779<br />
Attractive!<br />
A mixture of 15 flower varieties that will<br />
produce flowers attractive to<br />
Hummingbirds. Cup, funnel, and trumpet<br />
shaped flowers like Godetia, Viscaria,<br />
Lavatara, and Larkspur are among the<br />
varieties in the Hummingbird Mixture.<br />
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Others like, Coreopsis, Corn Poppy, and<br />
Mignonette were included for their<br />
alluring color. Suitable for full sun or<br />
partial shade. Plant directly into the<br />
garden or container for the best effect.<br />
— IMPATIENS —<br />
Annual<br />
aka: Busy Lizzie<br />
botanical: Impatiens walleriana<br />
Impatiens are basal branching and free<br />
flowering, which makes them one of the<br />
most popular dwarf hybrid Impatiens. Early<br />
flowering, compact and vigorous. Accent<br />
was developed as a "high performance"<br />
seed. Above 90% germination with a quick<br />
uniform emergence. Blooms summer to fall<br />
in shade, semishade, or full sun (if kept<br />
moist), hot or cool weather. Can withstand<br />
heavy rain. Prefers moist (but not soggy)<br />
soil. Perform best when provided with not<br />
more than 6 hours of sunlight a day.<br />
Excellent choice for beds, pots, hanging<br />
baskets, and window boxes. Start 10-12<br />
weeks prior to last spring frost.<br />
Impatiens Butterfly Cherry 127466<br />
Large, soft pink blooms with a butterflyshaped<br />
central eye in every bloom!<br />
Vigorous and free-flowering. Ideal for<br />
containers and baskets. Uniform and<br />
weather-tolerant. Pre-chill seed 4-5 days<br />
before sowing. Cover the seed with a<br />
fine sprinkling of vermiculite or compost.<br />
Keep soil moist, but never wet.<br />
Germinate in the light. Once the plants<br />
have sprouted, maintain good air<br />
circulation, but not directly on the plants.<br />
Set outside only when all danger of frost<br />
has past. Impatiens are very tender.<br />
Impatiens Butterfly Mix 127469<br />
Butterfly faced with a delightful mix of<br />
bright glowing colors. Every bloom is a<br />
masterpiece! A lovely, vigorous, freeflowering<br />
mix where every large flower<br />
has prominent butterfly eyes. Great for<br />
tubs and baskets. Pre-chill seed 4-5 days<br />
before sowing. Cover the seed with a<br />
fine sprinkling of vermiculite or compost.<br />
Keep soil moist, but never wet.<br />
Germinate in the light. Once the plants<br />
have sprouted, maintain good air<br />
circulation, but not directly on the plants.