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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M C K E N Z I E F L O W E R S<br />
The Shasta Daisy Alaska is the classic daisy<br />
for "She loves me...She loves me not...".<br />
It has clean white long-petalled daisy like<br />
flowers with bright yellow centres. The<br />
flowers are 2"(5 cm) across. They like full<br />
sun but will tolerate partial shade. Will<br />
do well in any good garden soil which is<br />
neither excessively dry or wet. Nice cut<br />
flowers. Young leaves can be eaten in<br />
salads, sandwiches, or added to soups.<br />
Should be finely chopped and used<br />
sparingly. Symbolize freshness and<br />
innocence. Plant direct or start indoors.<br />
— SHEPHERD'S SCABIOSA —<br />
Perennial<br />
aka: Jasione<br />
botanical: Jasione laevis<br />
Shepherd's Scabiosa 100633<br />
These pure blue flowers will brighten up<br />
any perennial bed, growing in masses<br />
atop attractive green foliage on erect<br />
stems. Plant with Yarrow, Black-Eyed<br />
Susan and Alaska Daisies for a particularly<br />
stunning effect. Sheperd's Scabiosa are<br />
ideal for borders and rockeries. It also<br />
makes a beautiful cutflower. Plant<br />
directly outdoors in the spring, and once<br />
plants are about 5 cm (2") spread them<br />
out through transplanting.<br />
— VALERIAN —<br />
Perennial<br />
botanical: Centranthus ruber<br />
Valerian Mixture 10<strong>01</strong>10<br />
Bold and beautiful fragrant flower<br />
clusters in shades of white, rose and red<br />
atop blue-green leaves. Valerian will<br />
bloom in the first year if seeds are started<br />
indoors in February or early March. An<br />
ideal background for any rock garden.<br />
Excellent as a cut flower and great as a<br />
border plant. You can use the oil of<br />
Valerian to perfume your soap. Use the<br />
roots of Valerian to prepare a soothing<br />
tea. Plant directly in the garden after all<br />
danger of frost has passed.<br />
— VERONICA —<br />
Perennial<br />
botanical: Veronica gentianoides<br />
Veronica Ramona 125919<br />
Elegant spikes, carrying light blue flowers<br />
with dark veins, makes this perennial<br />
ideal for borders and containers. One of<br />
the delights for your spring garden!<br />
Makes an excellent cut flower.<br />
— VIOLA - PERENNIAL —<br />
Perennial<br />
aka: Sweet Violet<br />
botanical: Viola odorata<br />
Sweet Queen Charlotte 100738<br />
A beautiful dark blue flowering selection of<br />
the popular sweet violet. Attractive, dark<br />
green, heart-shaped leaves. Prefers a<br />
humid, well-drained soil rich in humus.<br />
Highly fragrant and popular to use to make<br />
nosegays. Long stems are suitable for<br />
cutting. Sow in late winter to early spring<br />
on the surface of a good free-draining<br />
growing mix. Cover seeds lightly. Seal in a<br />
polyethylene bag at about 16-21 degrees C<br />
(60-70 F) until germination. Transplant to<br />
7.5 cm (3") pots when large enough to<br />
handle. Plant out when all risk of frost has<br />
passed. May also be sown directly in the<br />
garden in spring or fall.<br />
ORNAMENTAL<br />
GRASSES<br />
Annual<br />
Black Madras (Purple Rice) 13<strong>01</strong>19<br />
A unique, exotic ornamental grass that<br />
keeps its attractive form. Very easy to<br />
grow. Ideal as a contrasting plant in any<br />
flower garden. Oryza Sativa<br />
Golden Top Grass 100259<br />
This ornamental grass is grown for its<br />
blooms, which is a terrific addition in<br />
fresh and dried floral arrangements.<br />
When drying, harvest the blossom before<br />
they mature. They will continue to<br />
develop while they are drying and will<br />
truly stand out. Lamarckia aurea<br />
Frosted Curls 13<strong>01</strong>18<br />
Very attractive, fine textured, low growing<br />
grey sedge. This variety creates the illusion<br />
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