Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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heavy rain. McKenzie has many varieties in the Family Tagetes, or Marigold. "Patula" are dwarf types of Marigolds. All Marigolds are easy to grow. The foliage is pungent when crushed. Dead heading prolongs the blooming period of marigolds.Marigolds have earned their place in most vegetable gardens. Their pungent aroma works to repel some pesky insects. They also attract hoverflies which prey on harmful insects.Long life as cut flowers.Marigold flower petals and leaves add a bitey tang to salads. Dried petals are spicy and colourful for breads and cakes. Marigold Bonanza Bolero 120627 Large 6.6cm (2.25") double flowers primarily gold with red petal tips. Bonanza Bolero is an improved French Marigold. Excellent garden performer which thrives in full sun. Marigolds are tolerant of dry conditions and stand up well to wind and heavy rain. Plant directly outdoors as soon as all danger of frost has passed. All America Selections Winner. Plants spread more when given adequate moisture. Marigold Canadian Sunset 100423 Orange centre, rust crested . Compact. Expect many blooms on each plant. Good for uniform backgrounds and borders. Plant direct or start indoors for earlier blooms. Marigold Citris Mix 130103 A stunning french marigold mixture of yellow, orange and bi-colour flowers. Ideal in garden borders and can be a delightful centerpiece to any cutflower arrangement. Marigold Hero Mix F1 120609 This gorgeous hybrid mixture comes in red, yellow, orange, gold two tone red with orange and maroon and orange. The double flowers have a diameter of 5- 6.25cm (2-2.5") which is one of the largest flowering dwarf crested French Marigolds. This is a low maintenance plant that stands up well to rain, heat M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S and windy conditions. For early blooms, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Marigold Little Hero Spry F1 120610 This hybrid French dwarf crested marigold produces large deep red and yellow crested flowers 5-6.25cm (2-2.5") in diameter. Excellent performers even under extremely hot weather. Stands up very well to rain, heat and windy conditions. Start seed directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. For early blooms, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Marigold Disco Orange 127475 A bright and new series of Marigolds! Easy to grow, Disco orange marigold produces an array of 6 cm (2 1/4") single flower heads of bright orange. Bushy, dwarf plants with dark green foliage, blooms abundantly. A low maintenance plant for edging, patio containers, window boxes, borders and flower beds. Sow directly to the garden in thoroughly warm soil. Are great for attracting Butterflies. Marigold Disco Red 127476 Add a fresh and dramatic new look to your garden with this unique dwarf French marigold! Brilliant 6 cm (2 1/4") single petals of bright red surrounding a crusty gold center. Bushy, dwarf plants with dark green foliage, blooms abundantly. Superb for edging, patio containers, window boxes, borders and flower beds. Sow directly to the garden in thoroughly warm soil. An excellent performer. Marigold Disco Yellow 127477 A compact mound of stunning yellow 6 cm (2 1/4") single flowers literally cover the sturdy well-branched plants all summer, providing a sunny display. . Bushy, dwarf plants with dark green foliage, blooms abundantly. Superb for edging, patio containers, window boxes, borders and flower beds. Sow directly to the garden in thoroughly warm soil. An excellent performer. W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M 57
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S Marigold Disco Mix 127478 These gorgeous French marigolds will generate an expressive display for edging, patio containers, window boxes, borders and flower beds. Orange, red and yellow single petal flowers bloom profusely on bushy dwarf plants, with dark green foilage. Easy to grow with low maintenance. Plants stand up well to rain, heat and windy conditions. Sow directly to the garden in thoroughly warm soil. — MARIGOLD - GIANT — Annual botanical: Tagetes erecta "Erecta" are the tallest types of marigolds. Dead heading prolongs the blooming period of marigolds.Marigolds have earned their place in most vegetable gardens. Their pungent aroma works to repel some pesky insects. They also attract hoverflies which prey on harmful insects.When planted in dense rows, Giant Marigolds make an gorgeous annual mini-hedge. Marigold Crackerjack 100412 Unmistakable giant carnation flowers in orange, gold, and lemon. Very tall and bushy "Erecta" type. Plant direct or start indoors for earlier blooms. — MATTHIOLA — Annual aka: Night Scented Stocks botanical: Matthiola bicornis Matthiola Night Scented Stocks 100448 Fragrant! The Evening, or Night Scented Stock bears dainty, inconspicuous whitish green fleurets which close during the day, but at night ... they have that delicious fragrance. Sunny locations are best but will tolerate a little part-day shade. Must be sown in spring where it will flower. Grown exclusively for fragrance. Plant near a deck or window or along paths which will be used in the evening. Sow outdoors in early spring. — MESEMBRYANTHEMUM — Annual botanical: Mesembryanthemum 58 Gelato Red 130104 A star-performer for your garden even in less than perfect summers forming dense, spreading tufts of green foliage covered with brilliantly coloured flowers. Thriving in hot and dry weather. bellidiformis — MOONFLOWER — Annual botanical: Ipomoea alba Moonflower Giant White 100455 For a fabulous show these fragrant white blossoms are 6 in.(16 cm) across. The blossoms open in the evening and stay open until the next noon. To truly enjoy the fragrance, plant these next to patios, porches, and windows. Soak the seeds in warm water for a day before planting. They may be seeded directly outside, but for earlier color, start them inside 6 weeks before last frost. — MORNING GLORY — Annual botanical: Ipomoea sp. Attracts Butterflies Adapts well to a variety of sites and soils. However, prefers sunny, sheltered locations with well drained loamy soil of moderate fertility. If soil is too moist or fertile there will be mostly leaves. Represents "farewell". Nutritional Facts: All parts of ipomea plant (including seeds) are poisonous. Morning Glory Double Sunrise Serenade 130105 A very fast growing climber with large, double 2.5-3 cm (1-3”) cherry-red blooms with a white base and a slightly wavy edge. Ideal for baskets, containers, and for covering trellises, banks and tree stumps. Morning Glory Early Call Mixed 100457 Climber This is one of our loveliest garden climbers with heart-shaped leaves and large trumpet-like flowers which last for merely a day but bloom in quick succession. Early Call Mixed blooms are white, pink, magenta, red, and purple. Sow outdoors or start indoors 4-6 weeks early.
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