Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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— CLEMATIS — Perennial botanical: Clematis tangutica Clematis Radar Love 100121 Radar Love produces masses of bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers, followed by decorative silver seedheads. A lovely plant for pots and patios. Seedheads are ideal for dried flower arrangements. Start seed indoors about 12 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant outdoors when the plant is about 7.5 cm (3") tall, or after all frost danger is past. Seeds can also be planted outdoors in fall. Here is a plant for a more experienced gardener. — COLUMBINE — Perennial aka: Granny's Bonnet botanical: Aquilegia vulgaris M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S seedlings to thin them out when they reach 5 cm (2") in height. — CUPID'S DART — Perennial botanical: Catananche caerulea Cupid's Dar t 100083 This flower has attractive daisy-like lavender-blue flowers and grey-green grassy leaves. Will bloom in it's first season when started indoors. It is perfect for perennial borders. Excellent for cut or dried flowers and a good ground cover. For better germination, start indoors. Cover the seed in clear plastic. — DELPHINIUM — Perennial aka: Larkspur botanical: Delphinium Columbine Long Spurred Mixed 100126 Delphinium Blue Bouquet 122505 Easy to grow. A very appealing collectors plant. This old-fashioned Columbine has double spurred flowers, often showing two colours in a bloom. The leaves resemble a shamrock. Flowers attract hummingbirds. It thrives best in partial shade. Prefers light sandy soils with an appreciable amount of decayed organic matter. Use in Compact branching plants with flowers well suited for cutting and drying. Blue Bouquet prefers a fertile sandy soil in a warm sunny site. Combine with the Alaska Shasta Daisy for a tremendous contrast in a perennial garden. flower beds and borders. Very popular in Delphinium Laurin 123993 cottage gardens. Columbine represents grace and elegance. Wild strains of Columbine are found in the forest and were among the first transplants to the garden of early Canadian pioneers. Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or sow indoors in spring, plant out late summer. Chill seed at 4-5 C (40 F) before sowing. Laurin is a distinctively different type of Delphinium. This new introduction has been in development for many years and the results were worth the wait. The eye catching bushy plants are literally covered with sharp red, tubular flowers. Laurin will do well all summer long on the patio and in the garden. Sow directly to the garden in thoroughly warm soil, for Columbine Pink Tower 100128 A unique variety, bearing double pleated pink flowers with unusual short spurs resembling raspberry fruits. Plants are slender and upright. Pink Tower makes an excellent show when combined with earlier flowers start indoors 16 weeks before the last spring frost date in your area. Sow 6 mm ( 1/4 ") deep, 2.5 cm (1") apart in will drained soil. Hardy zone 3. Delphinium Pacific Giants 100166 Easy to Grow. Evening Primrose or Lupines. Best used as a landscape plant. Ideal for cutting. For the more experienced gardener. Start seeds indoors in early spring or outdoors in late spring or fall. Transplant the The best strain in perennial Delphiniums. Large double and semi double florets on strong massive spikes. Vigorous sturdy growth. Plant in sunny sheltered location. Does well in most soils. Effective in flower W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M 73
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S beds and borders and can be used as cut flowers. Sow August to September, plant out in spring. Delphinium Percival 100171 A stately, old-fashioned perennial bearing long spikes of gorgeous white flowers with a black heart. Blooms in the first year if started indoors in February or early March. Combine with Lillies, Yarrow, or Roses for a pleasant effect. Transplant to the garden when seedlings are about 5 cm (2") tall. Sow seeds directly outdoors in August or September for second season blooms. — DIANTHUS — Perennial aka: Maiden Pinks botanical: Dianthus deltoides Plant in a sunny spot. Prefer porous, alkaline soil. Good drainage is very important. Dianthus Arctic Fire 100189 An attractive, mat-forming perennial bearing tiny green leaves and numerous white flowers with a glowing red eye. It will bloom over a long period. Prefers light, sandy well-drained slightly alkaline soil and full sun. Excellent rock garden plant. The blossoms are edible. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors in early spring. Deadhead to stimulate repeat blooms. Dianthus Siberian Blue 100187 A late-flowering Dianthus bearing indigo flowers. Siberian Blue makes a terrific companion to Creeping Phlox and Bellflower Blue Clips. A native of Siberia. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors once frost danger has passed. Pinching off faded blooms will prolong flowering. Plant in groups of three or five for best effect. — EUPATORIUM — Perennial aka: Joe-Pye Weed botanical: Eupatorium maculatum Eupatorium Mistflower 122506 A bold, easy to grow perennial with light 74 purple, sweetly scented flowers that provide a lure to butterflies. Excellent in formal borders and informal landscapes like meadow gardens, or in the back of the perennial border combined with garden Phlox, Daylilies or Purple Coneflower. — EVERLASTING PEA — Perennial aka: Lathyrus botanical: Lathyrus latifolius Lathyrus 100380 Climber Exquisite perennial which adds beauty to your garden for years to come. Very popular, easily cultivated, hardy herbaceous perennial-very much like the annual sweet-pea. A climber with strongly winged stems. Colourful 1.5"(4 cm) flowers form big clusters 3-5"(7-12 cm) across. Many clusters per stem are produced on each vine. This beautiful mixture of flowers includes pink, red, rose, white and purple.. Well drained, neutral or mildly acid (pH 6-7.5) soil is preferred. Excellent for trellises, walls, and fences. Vigorous. Will climb up to 6 ft (2 m). May also be allowed to sprawl over rocks, stumps, low walls etc. Plant direct or start indoors for earlier blooms. — FUZZY WUZZY — Perennial - Zone 4 botanical: Stachys Gaillardia Grandiflora Mix 130120 An excellent foliage plant for use in borders, edging, ground cover or as a container plant. Though grown for its wonderful soft touchable foliage it has the added bonus of lavender blooms — FOUR O' CLOCK — Tender Perennial botanical: Mirabilis jalapa Four O' Clock Marvel of Peru 100209 This tender perennial is usually grown as an annual. It has erect stems and mid green heart-shaped leaves. Trumpet flowers open mid to late afternoon and fade the following morning. Reliable and
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