Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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dried flower displays. Fresh flowers are excellent for cutting. Plant directly outdoors in spring after all danger of frost has passed. — PHYSALIS — Perennial aka: Winter Cherry botanical: Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii Physalis Chinese Lantern 100572 For Dried Flowers - Shade tolerant. Easy to grow. The flower blooms white and then turns into orange flamed hanging paper lanterns in fall. Likes full sun or part shade. Prefer well drained alkaline soil but will grow without difficulty in ordinary soils of various types. Excellent dried plant for flower arrangements. Plant direct or start indoors. — PRUNELLA — Perennial botanical: Prunella grandiflora Freelander 130107 Prunella freelander is a first year flowering perennial. Flowers in great profusion with a dwarf and compact habit. Attracts beneficial insects for the garden. — PURPLE CONEFLOWER — Perennial botanical: Echinacea purpurea Attracts Butterflies Purple Coneflower 100757 Wildflower The Purple Coneflower has long reddish purple petals that lean back from a warm golden rust crowning centre. The large flower stands atop a sturdy stem. These flowers can be spotted from a great distance on a brown prairie, where they grow naturally. Long lasting blooms. It is fairly drought tolerant. Does best in full sun but will tolerate a little part-day shade. Will prosper in any ordinary garden soil. Grows well beside Black-eyed Susan. A border plant which is excellent for cut flowers.. Sought for health-giving properties. A herbal form taken as an M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S immune booster. Plant direct or start indoors. Will bloom well in first summer if sown in early spring. — RUDBECKIA — Perennial botanical: Rudbeckia sp. Rudbeckia Goldsturm 100609 1999 Perennial of the Year! Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bear a dark centre. This spectacular variety adds bright, long-lasting colour to any perennial flower bed. Rudbeckia Goldsturm combines nicely with Phlox, Bee Balm or tall ornamental grasses. A stunning perennial for flower arrangements. Start seeds indoors in early spring or outdoors in late spring or fall. Once plants reach 5 cm (2") in height, transplant in the garden so they are thinned out. Rudbeckia Spotlight 130108 Golden Yellow flowers with small contracting chocolate spots with a compact and branched habit. — SEDUM — Perennial botanical: Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' Sedum Voodoo 128584 The deep intense red leaf colour of new Sedum ’Voodoo’ creates an almost magical contrast with the bright rose coloured flowers and uniform bronze leaf colour. Thriving in hot sunny locations. ’Voodoo’ is durable and long lived in the garden. The bright flowers create an interesting contrast with the dark leaf. ‘Voodoo’ received the Fleuroselect Quality Mark for its nice habit and its intense leaf color. Sow at 18 °C. Grow on at 12 - 15 °C. Keep cool with not too much light and not too moist. Transplant 3 weeks after sowing. — SHASTA DAISY — Perennial botanical: Leucanthemum x superbum Attracts Butterflies Shasta Daisy Alaska 100626 Easy to grow. W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M 77
M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S The Shasta Daisy Alaska is the classic daisy for "She loves me...She loves me not...". It has clean white long-petalled daisy like flowers with bright yellow centres. The flowers are 2"(5 cm) across. They like full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Will do well in any good garden soil which is neither excessively dry or wet. Nice cut flowers. Young leaves can be eaten in salads, sandwiches, or added to soups. Should be finely chopped and used sparingly. Symbolize freshness and innocence. Plant direct or start indoors. — SHEPHERD'S SCABIOSA — Perennial aka: Jasione botanical: Jasione laevis Shepherd's Scabiosa 100633 These pure blue flowers will brighten up any perennial bed, growing in masses atop attractive green foliage on erect stems. Plant with Yarrow, Black-Eyed Susan and Alaska Daisies for a particularly stunning effect. Sheperd's Scabiosa are ideal for borders and rockeries. It also makes a beautiful cutflower. Plant directly outdoors in the spring, and once plants are about 5 cm (2") spread them out through transplanting. — VALERIAN — Perennial botanical: Centranthus ruber Valerian Mixture 100110 Bold and beautiful fragrant flower clusters in shades of white, rose and red atop blue-green leaves. Valerian will bloom in the first year if seeds are started indoors in February or early March. An ideal background for any rock garden. Excellent as a cut flower and great as a border plant. You can use the oil of Valerian to perfume your soap. Use the roots of Valerian to prepare a soothing tea. Plant directly in the garden after all danger of frost has passed. — VERONICA — Perennial botanical: Veronica gentianoides Veronica Ramona 125919 Elegant spikes, carrying light blue flowers with dark veins, makes this perennial ideal for borders and containers. One of the delights for your spring garden! Makes an excellent cut flower. — VIOLA - PERENNIAL — Perennial aka: Sweet Violet botanical: Viola odorata Sweet Queen Charlotte 100738 A beautiful dark blue flowering selection of the popular sweet violet. Attractive, dark green, heart-shaped leaves. Prefers a humid, well-drained soil rich in humus. Highly fragrant and popular to use to make nosegays. Long stems are suitable for cutting. Sow in late winter to early spring on the surface of a good free-draining growing mix. Cover seeds lightly. Seal in a polyethylene bag at about 16-21 degrees C (60-70 F) until germination. Transplant to 7.5 cm (3") pots when large enough to handle. Plant out when all risk of frost has passed. May also be sown directly in the garden in spring or fall. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Annual Black Madras (Purple Rice) 130119 A unique, exotic ornamental grass that keeps its attractive form. Very easy to grow. Ideal as a contrasting plant in any flower garden. Oryza Sativa Golden Top Grass 100259 This ornamental grass is grown for its blooms, which is a terrific addition in fresh and dried floral arrangements. When drying, harvest the blossom before they mature. They will continue to develop while they are drying and will truly stand out. Lamarckia aurea Frosted Curls 130118 Very attractive, fine textured, low growing grey sedge. This variety creates the illusion 78 W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M
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