Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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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. 59
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S Nastur tium Primrose Jewel 128596 Beautiful pale primrose- yellow , virtually all double blossoms on compact, uniform plants. Perfect in beds, borders and an ideal variety for containers and hanging baskets. Easy to grow. Sow in fine soil, keep moist but not soaking while germinating. Nastur tium Tall Climbing 100479 Shade tolerant The Nasturtium is a large petalled flower with a long deep spur for nectar. This mixture offers a rich color range of orange, gold, and red. One of the most satisfactory and easily managed garden flowers. Excellent ground cover. Difficult to transplant;Sow outdoors, directly into position. Nastur tium Tip Top Lemon 128597 Pure lemon-yellow flowers held well above the foliage on compact plants make this a crisp and refreshing variety for beds and borders or containers. Easy to grow. Sow in fine soil, keep moist but not soaking while germinating. 60 — NEMESIA — Annual botanical: Nemesia strumosa Nemesia Allspice 128598 A wonderful NEW Nemesia with nearly all plants displaying a mass of speckled and flecked flowers giving a touch of the exotic to this variety. Ideal for use in beds, borders or for mass plantings. Nemesias can also be sown direct where they're to flower. In cool areas sow in good, moisture retentive soil in late spring. If starting indoors, sow in growing medium and keep cool and moist. Temperatures above 15ºC (60ºF) depress germination. Plants should be hardened off carefully as they are not tolerant of either frost or sudden heat and bright light. — NEMOPHILLA — Annual botanical: Nemophila discoidalis Nemophilla Penny Black 125912 This little gem features delightful, almost black, small flowers prettily picoteed with a broad white edge. A perfect accent plant for rock gardens, small patios, borders, edging along pathways and makes a great container or window box item. Keep soil moist, but not wet because a lack of moisture will diminish the flowering. — NIGELLA — Annual botanical: Nigella damascena Nigella Hispanica Exotic 125913 Purple-blue flowers with dark centers and spider-like seed pods, makes this a unique addition to your garden. The stemens give a dramatic look to the flowers, adds a unique look when used in flower arrangements and dry flower bouquets. Very good for fresh cut flowers or dry flowers. — OLD FASHIONED FLOWER GARDEN — Annual Old Fashioned Flower Garden 100502 Rock Garden Favorite A mix of old-fashioned annual flower seed varieties of various heights in a wide range of colours. Fifteen flower varieties are contained in the mix among them, Aster, Calendula, Clarkia, Cosmos, Godetia, Rudbeckia, and Zinnia. — PANSY — Annual botanical: Viola witrockianna Start Early! Grow well in a wide variety of garden soils but are at their best in moderately fertile, well-drained, cool, and reasonably moist ones. They are intolerant of heat and dryness. A little shade is appreciated.Excellent companions for hyacinths, tulips, and other spring flowering bulb plants.Splendid in beds and borders. Effective in containers, hanging baskets, and as cut flowers.The W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M
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