Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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shape, though the "bell" in Campanula is somewhat fuller than the "trumpet" of the Daffodil. The blossom colours range from white through various pinks and mauves to deep purple and blue. Plant in a sunny spot which receives a little shade during the day. Prefer a porous, well drained soil. Effective for flower beds and borders. Unusual long lasting cut flowers. Native to Southern Europe. Start indoors,late springearly summer, plant out in fall. — DIGITALIS — Biennial aka: Foxglove botanical: Digitalis purpurea Nutritional Facts: Poisonous: A leaf chewed and swallowed may cause paralysis and sudden heart failure. Digitalis is one of the most famous and important medicinal plants. There are no synthetic drugs that can duplicate the action of the glycosides in foxglove in treating heart failure. Never take foxglove without medical supervision. Digitalis Excelsior 100218 Excelsior is a Hybrid Mix. The plant bears florets all round the stem in a horizontal manner. Colours include white, cream, pink, and purple. Grows best in deep fertile soil with an abundance of organic matter and which is moist but not wet. An effective border plant. Also serves usefully as cut flowers. Extremely poisonous. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors, directly into garden. — HOLLYHOCK — Biennial botanical: Alcea rosea Hollyhock Double Mixed 100324 Bright, giant, fully double flowers in a colour range of rose, salmon, white and red. Blooms cover the entire height of the stock. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Likes full sun. Plant in deep well drained soil. Although it is capable of withstanding drought it should not be neglected. Very suitable for planting against a fence or a wall. Young leaves are used in Egyptian cooking. Flower petals and cooked flower buds are edible M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S and petals can be used to brew a tea. Roots are also edible. Start indoors 4-8 weeks before last frost; plant out when night temp. above 10 C (50 F) Cover with rough coarse material for overwintering. Hollyhock King Henry the Eighth 128585 King Henry VIII offers a profusion of single flowers in delighful pastel shades of ivory, pink, and red. A wonderful addition to any flower bed. King Henry VIII also makes an excellent cut flower. Plant directly as Hollyhocks generally do not transplant well. King Henry the Eighth is a stately biennial that is wonderful for the back of the perennial border. Hollyhock The Watchman 100323 The Watchman bears lovely saucershaped flowers in an unusual maroonblack. It blooms in its second year. An excellent plant for an English or cottage garden. Especially attractive when planted with other perennials, or as an accent plant. Plant directly outside after all danger of frost has passed. For blooms late in the first season, start seed indoors in February or early March. Cover with rough, coarse material for overwintering. — JACOB'S LADDER — Biennial botanical: Polemonium caeruleum Jacob’s Ladder Blue Pearl 122511 This amazing, tender biennial bears delightful blue flowers that will bloom three months after sowing. Hardy to zone 6, it is treated as an annual in cooler climates. Ideal for borders and landscaping, this plant provides interest with its distinctive leaf formation. Easy to grow. — SWEET WILLIAM — Biennial botanical: Dianthus barbatus 69
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S Sweet William Mixed Colors 100714 Easy to grow. This tall double mixture produces flowers in a wide range of colours. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Plant in a sunny location with well drained,alkaline, fertile, but not excessively rich, soil. Fragrant. Plant alone in beds and as groups in mixed beds and borders. Excellent for background plantings and cut flower use. Edible flowers have a spicy flavour reminiscent of cinnamon. Sow outdoors; Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for earlier flowering. — VIOLA — Biennial aka: Pansy botanical: Viola Nutritional Facts: Flowers are edible. They are rich in Vitamin C. Add 1/4 cup to tossed salad for four. Leaves are also rich in Vitamin C. Viola Aalsmeers Mixed 100734 A large flowered mixture. Flowers up to 2"(5 cm) across are produced. Put in a sunny or partially shaded location. Grows well in a wide variety of garden soils but are at their best in soils which are moderately fertile, well drained, cool, and reasonably moist. Intolerant of heat and dryness. Excellent companions for hyacinths, tulips, and other spring flowering bulb plants. Useful for borders, edging, pots and window boxes or cut flowers Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost for flowering in late spring. Viola Helen Mound 100732 A Tough Survivor!Small flowered viola. Tri-colour - purple, lavender and yellow. Excellent for naturalizing. A tough survivor. It will do well under practically any conditions of sun, shade, drought or moisture. Represents modesty. Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost for flowering in late spring. 70 PERENNIALS — AGASTACHE — Annual botanical: Agastache Cana Blue Compact 128582 A delightful, early flowering variety, with medium dark blue flowers set on spikes on 18 - 20” plants. Ideal for growing as a centre-piece plant in large container or basket in a patio garden. — ALYSSUM SAXATILE — Perennial aka: Saxatile, Basket of Gold botanical: Alyssum compactum Likes full sun. Well drained, not too heavy soil. Does best at cooler temperatures but will hold up well through dry, hot summers. Alyssum Saxatile - Gold Dust 100026 PERENNIAL Border Plant A very popular golden yellow-flowered Alyssum. It is a dwarf and compact perennial plant. The foliage of Alyssum Saxatile is silver coloured and very fragrant. Excellent for rock gardens. Useful for cut flowers. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors. W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M
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