Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

Morning Glory Flying Saucers 120628
Unique sky blue flowers with white
stripes. Very showy flowers about 10cm
(4") in diameter. A prolific bloomer.
Plant does not need deadheading as the
finished flowers fold up into a tidy cone
and the vigorous vine still continues
with the magnificent floral show.
Foliage is heartshaped creating an
impressive overall look. Climber.For
earlier blooms, start seed indoors 3-4
weeks before transplanting to the
garden.
Morning Glory Heavenly Blue 100458
Soft sky blue blooms with a neat yellow
and white center. Will easily climb to
cover a trellis or a fence. Sow outdoors or
start indoors 4-6 weeks early.
Morning Glory Ipomea Imperialis 100463
These Morning Glories are darker shades
of Reds and Purples. Sow outdoors or
start indoors 4-6 weeks early.
Morning Sunspots 128588
You will fall in love with this miniature
morning glory! Plants bear masses of
small tubular orange flowers, quick to
bloom. This twining climber reaches a
height of only 5-6' making it a great
choice for pots and small trellises. Pick
faded blooms to encourage further
flowering. Soak seed overnight prior to
planting, then sow directly to the
garden in thoroughly warm soil. For
earlier flowers, start indoors 4-6 weeks
before the last spring frost date in your
area.
— NASTURTIUM —
Annual
botanical: Tropaeolum majus
Will bloom all summer long in full sun.
Needs well drained, moderately moist,
moderately fertile soil. Poor soil will even
enhance the flowering!Companion plant
for practically every plant in the garden.
It acts as a decoy for aphids, helps deter
whiteflies, cabbage worms, Colorado
potato beetles, squash beetles and
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S
cucumber beetles.Useful in areas plagued
by rodents as they have little attraction
for its spicy flavour. Flowers are edible in
salads. Young leaves and flowers taste
peppery. The Spanish conquistadors
brought the Nasturtium to Spain from
Peru in the 16th century and since it has
been adored for its beauty and as a
culinary herb.
Nastur tium Alaska 100488
The distinctive bi-colour green and white
foliage are the trademark of this
attractive variety. Contrasting brilliant
single blooms in shades of red make this
an excellent addition to any garden.
Nasturtium Alaska will tolerate poor soil
and drought conditions and still bloom
all summer. Nasturtium tolerates some
shade. Sow direct. Can be started inside
and transplanted outdoors for early
colour after risk of frost.
Nastur tium Dwarf Double
Cherry Rose 100472
A dwarf double Nasturtium with a most
striking solid red bloom. A non-trailing
bushy plant. The bright double cherry
coloured flowers are held well above the
foliage. Difficult to transplant Sow
outdoors, directly into position.
Nastur tium Jewel Mixed 100474
The Dwarf Jewel is a mix of bushy
compact Nasturtiums. A bed of plants
produces a stunning range of bright
semi-double flowers in red, goldenyellow,
orange, pink, chamois rose and
some bi-colours. The flowers are held
well above the foliage. Easy to grow.
Difficult to transplant. Sow outdoors,
directly into position.
Nastur tium Milkmaid 128589
Delicate pale-cream to white blossoms
that would be a superb addition to any
garden. A great conversation piece in any
garden. Plants can climb to 1.8 m (6’) or
more with proper support. An ideal soft
contrast in beds, borders or containers for
continuous summer colour. Easy to grow.
Sow in fine soil, keep moist but not
soaking while germinating.
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