Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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dependable performance in many types of climatic conditions. Bloom for a long period in summer and fall. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Prefers a sheltered sunny site with a well drained soil. Tolerant of poor soils, pollution, and heat. Effective when grouped in beds and for ribbon borders, edgings and window and porch boxes. All parts of plant are poisonous Sow outdoors or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. Best results if given an abundance of water. — GAILLARDIA — Perennial aka: Blanket Flower botanical: Gaillardia aristata Attracts ButterfliesGaillardia thrives in hot, dry, windy areas in full sun and poor soil.It is a great cutflower. It's durability makes it popular in mixed flowerbeds and mass plantings. Gaillardia Grandiflora Mix 100219 Has a large daisy-like flower with a dominant crimson rust centre and yellow petal tips. It blooms steadily in a hardy bobbing bush of long stemmed flowers. Full sun with fertile, well drained garden soil. Generally stand summer heat well but will suffer if has to endure much hot dry weather; keep well watered under these conditions. Intolerant of wet clay soils. Useful for cut flowers as well as garden decoration. Start indoors 4-8 weeks before last frost date. If sown early will bloom first growing season. — GEUM — Perennial botanical: Gomphrena globosa Red Dragon 100276 Mid-green foliage with upright stems carry large fully double 38 mm (1 1/2”) scarlet flowers with wavy petals. A superb flower great in borders, containers, landscaping and as an attractive cut flower. Cold and frost tolerant. — GLOXINIA — Perennial botanical: Incarvillea delavayi Hardy Gloxini M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S Gloxinia Chinese Hardy 122508 A very attractive, interesting border and rock garden perennial. The deep green, coarsely toothed leaves develop after the exquisite flowers. Rich purplish trumpet blooms 5-7.5 cm (2-3") appear in the second year. Hardy to zone 4. — HEUCHERA — Perennial aka: Coral Bells botanical: Heuchera sp. Coral Bells Heuchera 100319 An attractive display of small, delicate red bell flowers atop long stems. Prefers a rich moisture retaining soil with good drainage. A great plant for borders. Start seed indoors in early spring. When seedlings are 5 cm (2") tall, transplant to thin out the plants. Seed can be planted directly outdoors in late spring or fall. Coral Bells should be planted in groups of 3-5 seeds. Heuchera sanguinea — HOSTA — Perennial botanical: Elegans sieboldiana Hosta Elegans 128583 Highly ornamental plant with very attractive bluish-green foliage that provide great colour and style to any perennial bed. Easy to grow. Start indoors in a clean container on top of moist, sterile soil and cover with a thin layer of dirt. Cover the container and keep soil moist at all times. Keep in a warm location. Place seedlings under light and move to larger containers as the plant grows. Transplant outdoors after acclimatizing the plant for a few hours each day. Hosta’s can take 2 years or more to fully develop the complete characteristics of a Hosta, but it’s fun to see how they turn out. Zone 3. -— LUPINS — Perennial aka: Lupin Russell Hybrids botanical: Lupinus Lupins Russell Mix 100401 Shade Tolerant. Easy to grow. 75
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S The Russell Lupins is one of the nicest accommodating plants. The colorful, bubble-like blooms in white, yellow, pink, and blue, cling to the tall stock. They are quick growing and if started indoors, should bloom in their first year. Full sun is required for best results. Prefer welldrained, reasonably fertile soil, mildly acidic to neutral. Ideal for cut flowers. Sow outdoors in early spring; soak seeds 24 hrs. Should be covered with coarse material to overwinter. Dislike root disturbance. Germination is enhanced if seed coats are nicked with a knife or file or soaked for 24 hrs in lukewarm water. — MALVA — Perennial aka: Striped Mallo botanical: Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina' Malva Zebrina 122510 A magnificent perennial bearing gorgeous 75 cm (21/2') flower spikes filled with 5 cm (2") lavender striped blooms. Blooms all summer long and combines very well in the perennial border with Phlox Liatris or bright yellow Yarrow. — PINK MUSK MALLOW — Perennial aka: Mallow botanical: Malva moschata Musk Mallow Rosea 100408 A very popular shrub-like perennial with abundant saucer-shaped pink blooms on numerous stems. Maple-like leaves have a musky smell when crushed. Blooms easily the first year from seed, even when sown directly outdoors. Popular in perennial borders. Plant direct or start indoors for earlier blooms. — PASSION FLOWER — Perennial botanical: Passiflora caerulea Passion Flower 100525 Passion Flower is a semi-woody climber with 5-9 lobed, blue and white flowers. Makes a terrific patio plant. It is a perfect plant for a south or west wall in a sheltered location. Passion Flower is native to southern Brazil. Start seed indoors about 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Transplant to a container when plants are about 7.5 cm (3") tall. Bring indoors in winter. Passion Flower is a great selection for a more experienced gardener. — PENSTEMON — Perennial botanical: Penstemon barbatus Penstemon Dwarf Navigator 123936 One of the hardiest Penstemons available! Prominent spikes of trumpet flowers rise above the low mound of green foliage. Moderately heat and drought tolerant, these plants are ideal for borders, wildflower gardens and attracting hummingbirds. Sow seeds into the ground once it can be worked. For earlier blooms start plants indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Blooms June - August. Hardy to zone 3. — POPPY - PERENNIAL — Perennial aka: Icelandic Poppy botanical: Papaver nudicaule Poppy Iceland Mixed Colors 100578 The Iceland Poppy is easy to grow. This mixture contains white, yellow, orange and pink traditional Poppy flowers that bob in the wind over deep cut soft green foliage. Effective in rock gardens. Admirable for beds, borders, or for cut flowers. Poisonous. Blooms well first summer if sown in early spring. Seed exceptionally fine. Mix with twice its amount of fine dry sand before sowing to ensure wider more even spacing. Poppy Pizzicato 100586 A Fleuroselect Gold Winner! These semi-dwarf plants produce a majestic array of red, white, orange and pink flowers adorned with large, leafy stems. Each plant can produce up to 20 stems. This plant is one of the showiest perennials. Once finished blooming, the plant goes into dormancy so it is necessary to plant other perennials around it to fill up any gaps left in your flower garden. Seed heads are popular in 76 W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M
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