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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shape, though the "bell" in Campanula is<br />
somewhat fuller than the "trumpet" of the<br />
Daffodil. The blossom colours range from<br />
white through various pinks and mauves to<br />
deep purple and blue. Plant in a sunny<br />
spot which receives a little shade during<br />
the day. Prefer a porous, well drained soil.<br />
Effective for flower beds and borders.<br />
Unusual long lasting cut flowers. Native to<br />
Southern Europe. Start indoors,late springearly<br />
summer, plant out in fall.<br />
— DIGITALIS —<br />
Biennial<br />
aka: Foxglove<br />
botanical: Digitalis purpurea<br />
Nutritional Facts: Poisonous: A leaf<br />
chewed and swallowed may cause<br />
paralysis and sudden heart failure.<br />
Digitalis is one of the most famous and<br />
important medicinal plants. There are no<br />
synthetic drugs that can duplicate the<br />
action of the glycosides in foxglove in<br />
treating heart failure. Never take<br />
foxglove without medical supervision.<br />
Digitalis Excelsior 100218<br />
Excelsior is a Hybrid Mix. The plant bears<br />
florets all round the stem in a horizontal<br />
manner. Colours include white, cream,<br />
pink, and purple. Grows best in deep<br />
fertile soil with an abundance of organic<br />
matter and which is moist but not wet. An<br />
effective border plant. Also serves usefully<br />
as cut flowers. Extremely poisonous. Start<br />
indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow<br />
outdoors, directly into garden.<br />
— HOLLYHOCK —<br />
Biennial<br />
botanical: Alcea rosea<br />
Hollyhock Double Mixed 100324<br />
Bright, giant, fully double flowers in a<br />
colour range of rose, salmon, white and<br />
red. Blooms cover the entire height of<br />
the stock. Flowers attract hummingbirds.<br />
Likes full sun. Plant in deep well drained<br />
soil. Although it is capable of<br />
withstanding drought it should not be<br />
neglected. Very suitable for planting<br />
against a fence or a wall. Young leaves<br />
are used in Egyptian cooking. Flower<br />
petals and cooked flower buds are edible<br />
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S<br />
and petals can be used to brew a tea.<br />
Roots are also edible. Start indoors 4-8<br />
weeks before last frost; plant out when<br />
night temp. above 10 C (50 F) Cover with<br />
rough coarse material for overwintering.<br />
Hollyhock King Henry<br />
the Eighth 128585<br />
King Henry VIII offers a profusion of<br />
single flowers in delighful pastel shades<br />
of ivory, pink, and red. A wonderful<br />
addition to any flower bed. King Henry<br />
VIII also makes an excellent cut flower.<br />
Plant directly as Hollyhocks generally do<br />
not transplant well. King Henry the<br />
Eighth is a stately biennial that is<br />
wonderful for the back of the perennial<br />
border.<br />
Hollyhock The Watchman 100323<br />
The Watchman bears lovely saucershaped<br />
flowers in an unusual maroonblack.<br />
It blooms in its second year. An<br />
excellent plant for an English or cottage<br />
garden. Especially attractive when<br />
planted with other perennials, or as an<br />
accent plant. Plant directly outside after<br />
all danger of frost has passed. For blooms<br />
late in the first season, start seed indoors<br />
in February or early March. Cover with<br />
rough, coarse material for overwintering.<br />
— JACOB'S LADDER —<br />
Biennial<br />
botanical: Polemonium caeruleum<br />
Jacob’s Ladder Blue Pearl 122511<br />
This amazing, tender biennial bears<br />
delightful blue flowers that will bloom<br />
three months after sowing. Hardy to<br />
zone 6, it is treated as an annual in<br />
cooler climates. Ideal for borders and<br />
landscaping, this plant provides interest<br />
with its distinctive leaf formation. Easy to<br />
grow.<br />
— SWEET WILLIAM —<br />
Biennial<br />
botanical: Dianthus barbatus<br />
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