FLOWER SEED CATALOGUE

2018-19

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ANTIRRHINUM TOM THUMB

A classic annual, snapdragons have been

grown for generations. Snapdragons are a

wonderful cool-season annual that fit

right along with pansies and violas and

look good in mixed containers or cut for

bouquets. Not only are they appreciated

by humans for their bright, cheery

colors, but they are also an important

nectar plant for the

ALLYSUM SNOW CARPET

alyssum is a wonderful cool-season

annual that seems to bloom its head off

in mild spring weather. This plant has

been a long-time favorite because of its

dainty blossoms on tight mounds of

foliage. These plants work great

as landscape edging plants in the garden

and even in containers. Plant them in

masses to create an abundance of its

light fragrance

ALLYSUN ROYAL CARPET

Flowers are a violet-purple that bloom

quickly. Plant in full or part sun. Has a sweet

honey-like fragrance. Height 4 inches.

Recommended as bedding and border plant

ASTER GALA MIXED

Upright and sturdy habit, with ideal

presentation of the fully double

pincushion type 9-10cm flowers.

Extra strong stems make this series

ideal for commercial production.

80cm.

BALSAM CAMELLIA FLD MIXED

this old-fashioned annual adds an

exotic, almost gaudy touch to the

garden. It offers interesting, trumpet-

shape blooms, mostly in shades of

pink. Many selections have bicolor

flowers. Balsam often self-seeds in the

garden and is very easy to grow.

Plant established plants outdoors in

spring after all danger of frost has

passed.

BALSAM BUSH MIXED

An annual variety of Balsam that

will grow to a height of aprox

10". The plants produce a mass

of Doubled flowers that range in

colour from whites through to

pink/purple

BELLIS DBL FLD MIXED

Daisies have long been popular for spring

bedding, particularly in mild winter regions.

Plants are biennial, usually lasting through

one season, but self-seeding to provide

future generations. This strain features loads

of cute little button-like flowers, the tiny

petals making perfect little domes in shades

of red, pink or white. Removing faded

flowers regularly will keep plants blooming

well into the summer.

CALENDULA KABLOUNA MIXED

This remarkable, quite new cottage

garden delight has large, strikingly-

crested, slowly darkening blooms of

gold, lemon, orange and apricot with a

dark, contrasting, pin-cushion boss of

tightly-quilled petals. Easily grown by

simply broadcasting the seeds.

CINERARIA SILVERDUST

This tender shrub is usually grown as a

half-hardy annual foliage plant. The

young leaves of 'Silver Dust' are slightly

lobed, a bit like oak leaves, but as the

plants mature, they become deeply cut,

much paler in colour and are covered in

a silvery grey fleece

CELOSIA PLUME MIXTURE

There are few flowers as showy

as celosia. Whether you plant the

plumed type, with its striking

upright spires, or the crested

type with its fascinating twisted

form, you'll love using celosia in

bouquets. The flowers are

beautiful fresh, but they can be

dried easily if hung upside down.

And they bloom in the striking

colors of a glowing sunset

CELOSIA FOREST FIRE

Forrest Fire Celosia is perfectly at home in

the garden and in a bouquet! Dazzling fire

engine red thick plumes with gorgeous red

foliage. Excellent in the landscape and a

stunning cut flower.

COLEUS RAINBOW MIXTURE

Shade-loving coleus with

blended leaf color provides vivid

color and wild markings even in

the darkest corners of your yard.

The mottled colors often change

in intensity depending on the

amount of sunlight and heat.

These varieties are easy to grow

-- just plant them in a shady but

warm spot; give them enough

water

CARNATION CHABAUD MIX

this highly popular garden perennial

that features attractive, clump-

forming, blue-green in color foliage

with long, sturdy floral stems that are

topped with large, fully-double,

fragrant flowers. Carnation Chabaud

Mix is a striking mixture of violet,

white, red, pink, yellow, and bi-

colored flowers. Dianthus blooms

from summer to frost and attracts

masses of butterflies to a garden.

COSMOS BRIGHT LIGHTS

You can depend on this cottage-

garden favorite to fill your garden

with color all season long. The

simple, daisylike flowers appear in

cheery shades on tall stems that

are great for cutting. The lacy

foliage makes a great backdrop for

shorter plants, as well. Cosmos

often self-seeds in the garden, so

you may only have to plant it once,

though the colors

COCKCOMB DWARF MIXED

This ideal plant will add a refreshing

flow to your summer bedding displays

or containers. Traditionally used as a

pot plant, new breeding has turned

Celosia Fresh Look into an outstanding

garden performer, flowering non-stop

all summer long.

DAHLIA SHOWPIECE MIX

Huge flowered, double, semi-

double and a few singles of the

best cut flower varietes.Can also

be propagated by bulbs

DAHLIA RED SKIN

Bedding Dahlias are tuberous

plants which bear brightly

coloured flowers for a long

period.

Plants require a well-drained, rich

soil and protection from frost and

strong winds. Mulch to keep roots

cool and fertilize regularly

DAHLIA BEDDING MIX

Easy-to-grow! Bedding Dahlia is a

low, compact plant that grows only

20'' tall with large beautifully

formed blooms in an array of

brilliant colors. Easy-to-grow. Make

beautiful bouquets. Bedding Dahlia

can be effectively used as a hedge

in borders, in beds along walks or

driveways

DIMORPHOTHECA SPRING FLASH

flower, plant height about 30cm, from

the base part of the branches, more

and more scattered, the branches and

leaves have glandular hairs. Leaves

alternately lanceolate, with deep

wavy teeth on the leaf margin, small

upper leaves. Flower heads with

lingual flowers, yellow, orange or

white.

GOMPHRENA MIX

A dwarf everlasting that has a

clover-like bloom. A special formula

of seven colors. (cleaned seed)

SUITABLE FOR CUTTING

KOCHIA TRYCHOPHYLLA

Very attractive and fast growing,

beautiful lush green feathery foliage

plant which turns coppery crimson in

autumn. Great as dot plants and

economical annual hedging.

MARIGOLD GT DBL YELLOW

Tall plants reach 3 feet. Large,

bright yellow blooms are produced

in profusion. Blooms are very

double—spectacular in

arrangements or at the back of the

border. Carefree plants flower most

of the year

MARIGOLD AF DBL GOLD

It grow tall with large, bright

yellow double flowers in

abundance

MARIGOLD AFRICAN MIX

African marigolds are annuals that

bloom from early summer through

winter African marigolds are taller and

more tolerant of hot, dry conditions

than French marigolds. They also have

larger flowers that can be up to 6 inches

in diameter. If deadheaded regularly,

African marigold plants will usually

produce many large blooms. They grow

best in full sun and actually seem to

prefer poor soil.

MARIGOLD FRENCH RED BROCADE

French marigolds have been grown for

ages. We love them, because they are

easy to grow and care for. The

brightly-colored blooms last the entire

growing season, from frost to frost,

making this plant is popular pick for

gardeners everywhere. Along with

their ornamental attributes, French

marigolds can also be used in cooking

and

MARIGOLD ROUND BALL

A local variety from Calcutta which

forms large round headed ball

shaped flowers. Plants are medium

tall with dark green foliage

MESEMBRYTHEMUM SPARKLE MIX

Value for money, low growing, compact and

tolerates dry conditions. Brilliant array of

colours on plants which open in the sun.

Height: 8cm/3in

PANSY KING SIZE MIX

It has a larger flower than

typical varieties. Compact

plant up to 25 cm high with 4-

5 cm flowers in red, gold and

purple shades with yellow and

white eyes and dark green

heart-like leaves. Use as a

groundcover, in borders and

rockery, in baskets, containers

and tubs

PORTULACA DBL FLD MIX

If you need to cover hot and

sunny ground or you’re tired of

watering your hanging baskets

every day all summer, look no

further than moss rose! Whether

you call it moss rose, portulaca,

or purslane, this plant is tough

as nails and can stand up to

almost anything. And with a

trailing habit and nonstop bloom

power, it looks great in so many

set

PETUNIA DWARF MIX

BORDER PLANT DWARF UPTO 40

CMS TALL HAVING MIXED DOUBLE

FLOWER

PHLOX TWINKLE DWARF MIX

Exquisitely pretty with delicate,

star shaped heads that positively

sparkle.

Height: 20cm/8in

PHLOX RED BEAUTY

Large fragrant flower heads of

bright magenta red smolder like

glowing embers above deep green

foliage. Lovely for the middle of the

border or containers, this series

offers exceptional mildew

resistance, a compact-branching

habit and large, fragrant flowers

SALVIA BLAZE OF FIRE

Sizzling red hot spikes of colour

that last through the summer.

Beautiful for massed bedding

displays and containers. Real

value for money.

Height: 30cm/12in

SALVIA EARLY BONFIRE

This is an upright bushy perennial that

is native to Brazil and widely grown

for its upright fiery red spiked

flowers. Outstanding for mass

planting, borders or containers.

SALVIA BLUISH WHITE

This arresting half hardy perennial is

generally grown as a half hardy

annual as it is ideally suited to

bedding schemes and containers.

Neat bushy plants produce long

lasting nectar-laden flowers which

are simply loved by bees.

Height: 45cm/18in

SUNFLOWER DOUBLE

ORANGE/YELLOW

A stunning heirloom variety of

sunflower that produces multiple

large double golden blooms

SUNFLOWER SUNGOLD

Easy-to-grow from Sunflower seeds,

this dwarf variety is a favorite of home

gardeners everywhere who want the

delight of Sunflowers without the

massive plants. This Dwarf Sungold has

massive flower heads, but only grows

to a maximum of 24 inches tall.

Sungold has massive 10 inch double

blooms that are stuffed with tiny,

densely-packed petals of richest

golden-yellow, all the way to the

center!

SWEET PEA SPENCER MIX

Balanced colour range. Seed

selected from first-class sweet

peas, many of them fragrant.

HA -Hardy annual. Height 1.8m

(6').

SCHIZANTHUS WINGS MIX

Also known as 'Poor Man's

Orchid', these exotic blooms

come in a fine colour mix. An

attractive border plant, good cut

flower and easily raised

conservatory plant.

Height: 50cm/20in

STOCK GT IMP MIX

Bright, sweetly scented blooms

with plenty of doubles. Great for

tubs.Dwarh hardy plant

Height: 30cm/12in

VERBENA COMPACT MIX

Lightly fragrant and long

flowering this luxuriant blend of

jewel bright colours is delightful

in beds, borders, baskets and

planters.Dwarg,bushy plant

Height: 20cm/8in

VINCA ROSEA LITTLE MIX

An array of colorful blooms

held above glossy foliage is a

win for any situation. One of

annual vinca's claims to fame is

its ability to spectacularly

perform on even the hottest

days of the summer.

ZINNIA YOGA MIX

This is a 3 foot tall Professional

cutflower. The tall non-branching

stems bear good size double flowers

perfect for bouquets. Blooms in

Crimson, mix, orange, purple, rose,

salmon, scarlet, white and yellow.

Grow in full sun and water regularly.

This annual blooms in mid-summer

through fall.

ZINNIA LILLIPUT MIX

Famous "Lilliput Mix" is one of the

most popular Zinnias of all. 18 to 24"

plants with clear-colored flowers.

Annual.

ZINNIA CACTUS FLOWERED MIX

Magnificent, huge variety of the

giant cactus family of zinnias. Stately

mix of colorful, pointed, cactus-type

petals that texturize as the flowers

mature. Blooms are fully double and

stretch out an amazing 5-6" across!