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CARINATUM MERRY MIXED SEEDS

CHRYSANTHEMUM Cover seeds slightly with soil,
firm and keep moist.
OTHER NAME:
SHASTA DAISY

MARVELOUS FLAME  Moisten the soil, and then

MARIGOLD sow seeds 1 inch apart and
no more than 1 inch deep.

BOTANICAL NAME:  While still small, thin the

seedlings. Space French
Tagetes and signet types 8 to 10
inches apart. Larger
American varieties should be
at least 10 to 12
inches apart.
 If planting transplants,
thoroughly water each plant
after planting in the garden.
 If planting in containers, use
a soil-based potting
mix. Either mix in slow-acting
granular fertilizer at planting
time or plan to water with
diluted liquid fertilizer
periodically. Take care to
space properly; marigolds
grown in containers can
become crowded.
MAXIMUM TALL MIXED You may start seeds indoors,
SNAP DRAGON or sow outside after the last
ANTIRRHINUM hard frost. Select a sunny
location with loose, well-
BOTANICAL NAME: draining soil that has
Antirrhinum majus been amended with organic
material, like leaf mulch or
compost.
When seedlings are about four
inches tall, pinch them back to
encourage fullness and
multiple flower stems.

TOM THUMB MIX Sow indoors, A warm kitchen

ANTIRRHINUM windowsill is all you need for
starting these seeds. Sow, 0.5cm
(¼") deep, in trays of compost.
Water well and place in a warm
position. A temperature of 15-20°C
is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings
usually appear in 14-28 days.
Transplant seedlings, 5cm (2")
apart, to other trays when large
enough to handle (always handle
by a leaf and never by the stem).
Grow on in cooler, but not cold
conditions. Gradually accustom
young plants to outside conditions
(avoid frosts), before planting out,
20cm (8") apart, into well-drained
soil, when frosts are over. Flowers:
June-October.
PACIFIC BEAUTY MIXED
CALENDULA Direct sow, planting 1/4" below
the surface. To start seed
indoors, plant 1/4" deep in
individual pots or a flat; keep
evenly moist and at a
temperature of 60-65 degrees
until germination, which should
take place within 5-10 days.
Transplant or thin seedlings.

PYRAMIDALIS MIXED Start yours indoors about four

CELOSIA PLUMOSA weeks before the last frost date,
because these seedlings are very
sensitive to cold.
COMMON NAME: Celosia seeds do not need light to
WOOLFLOWERS germinate and should be placed
under a good quarter-inch of soil.
The soil should be consistently
moist but never saturated; you can
get around this dilemma by using
a greenhouse cover over your
seed tray. Most trays are sold with
one of these, but a piece of plastic
wrap works in a pinch.
If these seedlings are allowed to
dry out they will die quickly, so
keep that soil moist.
CORONARIUM DOUBLE Sow the seeds under cover or
MIXED directly into the soiL. The
CHRYSANTHEMUM seeds germinate in 15 days at
12-18oC. Plant out into a
permanent position in 30x40-
50cm spacings. The plants
OTHER NAME: require heavy sandy-clay soils
CROWN DAISY in sunny positions. Four to five
grams of seeds produce
around one thousand plants.

SEGETUM ELDORADO Seed - sow spring in situ.

CHRYSANTHEMUM The seed usually
germinates within 10 - 18
COMMON NAME: days at 15°c. Autumn
CORN MARIGOLD sowings succeed in mild
areas
MIXED CONVOLVULUS Soak the hard seeds in
water overnight before
planting indoors, and keep
the seeded pots warm. In
areas with long summers,
convolvulus can be sown
directly into beds after the
last frost has passed.

SENSATION MIX  Direct sow seeds in

COSMOS average soil in full sun
after danger of heavy
frost.
 Select a location in full
sun to part shade with
good rich well-drained
organic soil protected
from wind.
INDIAN PINKS DIANTHUS A hole for the plant can be
dug. Stones or old roots
need to be removed. It’s
COMMON NAME: recommendable to add
CHINA PINK OR INDIAN quartz sand, because it
PINK improves permeability and
enables water to drain.

AVONDZON EVENING It’s best to sow sunflower

SUN BROWN RED seeds directly into the
SUNFLOWER garden (or outdoor
containers) after the
danger of spring frost has
passed any time after soils
have warmed to 50°F.
In most regions, this is will
fall between April and mid-
July. In the south, this will
probably occur in mid-
March or early April.
SUNGOLD DWARF Directly sow Sunflower seeds
HELIANTHUS into prepared seed beds that
are weed free and the soil has
been loosened. Space the Sun
Gold dwarf seeds 12 inches
apart, cover the seed 1/2 inch
deep, and thin the seedlings to
24 inches apart.

SUNGOLD TALL Sunflowers are not particularly

HELIANTHUS fond of being transplanted, but
if started indoors, sow in peat
pots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the
last frost. Sow at a depth of
1/2” under topsoil. Transplant
entire pots into the garden, or
direct sow when the weather is
warm and all danger of frost
has passed. Stakes may be
necessary to support your
Sunflowers, only until the
stems become stronger
enough to stand on their own.
BALSAMINA IMPATIENS Do not cover the flower
seeds with soil, as they
need light to germinate.
Until the seeds germinate,
cover the seed trays with
clear plastic to maintain high
humidity. Water from below
to prevent damping off, and
transplant the Balsam
seedlings outdoors, spacing
them 12 - 18 inches apart.

MIXED MORNING GLORY  Direct sow seeds into well-

drained soil after the last
frost date. To ensure quick
germination, nick the seeds
with a nail file and soak
seeds in warm water the
night before sowing. The
seeds will take up water
quickly and germinate faster
in the ground.
CLARKS BLUE MORNING Direct sow outdoors 1/2 inch
GLORY deep after the last frost of
spring and keep moist while
germinating. Seeds can be
slightly chipped and soaked
for better results. Thin
seedlings 4- to 6-inches
apart and provide support
so plants can climb.

DWARF MIXED PETUNIA Petunia seeds can be

started indoors, in starter
pots, or directly outdoors as
well. If started
indoors, sow in peat pots, 6
to 8 weeks prior to the last
frost. Peat pots will
make transplanting easier
by preventing root shock
later on, since the entire pot
can be placed into the
ground.
 PENDULA MIXED Surface sow onto moist,
PETUNIA well-drained seed compost.
Just cover seed with a
sprinkling of soil. Place in a
propagator or seal in a
plastic bag to maintain
humidity.

BEAUTY MIXED PHLOX Loosen the soil to about 12

to 15 inches deep, and
then mix in a 2- to 4-inch
layer of compost. It is easier
to grow phlox from
cuttings/transplants than
from seeds. Plant phlox in
the spring—after the threat
of frost has passed—and
space the plants 1 to 2 feet
apart.
LARGE FLOWERED Use a garden fork or tiller to
MIXED PHLOX prepare your garden bed.
Loosen the soil to about 12 to
15 inches deep, then mix in a
2- to 4-inch layer of compost.
It is easier to grow phlox from
cuttings/transplants than
from seeds.
Plant phlox in the spring—after
the threat of frost has passed
—and space the plants 1 to 2
feet apart. If you are moving a
plant from a pot, dig a hole
about twice the size of the
pot’s diameter and place the
 plant so that the top of the root
ball is even with the soil’s
surface. Fill in around the root
ball and remember to water
it thoroughly.

DOUBLE MIXED Sow 5mm (quarter inch) deep

PORTUCALA in flowering position. Scatter
thinly and rake in, just covering
the seeds with soil. Keep
moist. Feed with liquid fertiliser
when buds appear. Water only
when plants show signs of
wilting.

TRICOLOR MIXED CLARY

Sow direct or raise seedlings
(4mm).

Spring and early summer (can

be grown any time in tropical
climates)
 DOUBLE YELLOW Moisten the soil, and then sow
SUPREME MARIGOLD seeds 1 inch apart and no
more than 1 inch deep.
While still small, thin the
seedlings. Space French and
signet types 8 to 10 inches
apart. Larger American
varieties should be at least 10
to 12 inches apart.
If planting transplants,
thoroughly water each plant
after planting in the garden.

DOUBLE HAWAII Sow direct or raise

ORANGE MARIGOLD seedlings, sowing depth
5mm. germination 4-5 days
@ 24-28 degree Celsius

DOUBLE SUNSET  Sow seeds about 6 inches

GIANTS MIXED apart and cover with ¼ inch
MARIGOLD of fine soil.
 Firm soil lightly, water and
keep evenly moist.
 Seedlings emerge in 7-14
days.
 Thin plants to stand 9-12
inches when seedlings are
 1 inch high.

BOY ORANGE Sow indoors for surest

MARIGOLD results, February-April,
0.5cm (¼") deep, in trays of
compost. Water well and
place in a warm position. A
temperature of 15-20°C (60-
68°F) is ideal. Keep moist.
Seedlings usually appear in
14-21 days. Transplant
them, 5cm (2") apart, to
other trays when large
enough to handle. Grow on
in cooler, but not cold
conditions.
BOLERO MARIGOLD Sow Marigold seeds early in
the season and cover lightly
with soil. Water thoroughly
once. They germinate easily
and will grow quickly,
producing their first of a
continual display of blooms by
mid-summer.

Transplant Marigold plants into

your garden after the last frost
date for your area. Spacing
depends upon size with
miniature varieties spaced four
to six inches apart, and Giant
varieties one to two feet apart.
 BONITA MIXED Sow indoors for surest
MARIGOLD results, February-April,
0.5cm (¼") deep, in trays of
compost. Water well and
place in a warm position. A
temperature of 15-20°C (60-
68°F) is ideal. Keep moist.
Seedlings usually appear in
14-21 days. Transplant
them, 5cm (2") apart, to
other trays when large
enough to handle. Grow on
in cooler, but not cold
conditions. Gradually
accustom young plants to
outside conditions (avoid
frosts), before planting out
into well-drained soil, May-
June, 20cm (8") apart, when
frosts are over. Or, sow
thinly, outdoors for ease,
April-May, where they are to
flower, 1.5cm (½") deep,
directly into finely-prepared,
well-drained soil, which has
already been watered. Thin
seedlings as required.
Water well until plants are
established. Flowers: June
to October.
DAHLIA BLOEMIG Sow zinnia seeds indoors: 4
FLOWERED DOUBLED to 7 weeks prior to your last
MIXED ZINNIA spring frost in cell packs or
flats, press into soil and
lightly cover. Kept at 75°F.,
seedlings emerge in 3 to 10
days.
 Sow zinnias seeds
outdoors: in spring after all
danger of frost into prepared
beds in ¼ in. deep furrows,
4 to 6 seeds per foot. Cover
and keep soil surface
moist. Thin seedlings to 9 to
24 in. apart depending on
the type of zinnia grown.
Zinnia plants started from
seed in midsummer put on
an impressive fall display.

CALFORNISCHE REUZEN After all danger of frost, sow

(GIANTS OF in open ground well exposed.
CALIFORNIA) MIXED Or, for earlier bloom, start
ZINNIA indoors in flats about 4 weeks
before the last frost. Cover
with 1/4 inch of soil. When
the plants are 3 inches high,
thin or transplant.

LILIPUT MIXED ZINNIA Start seed indoors in trays

4-6 weeks before last frost;
transplant out after all
danger of frost has passed.
Zinnias can also be direct
seeded once weather has
warmed.
THUMBELINA EXTRA Sow seeds evenly 12 inches
DWARF MIXED ZINNIA apart and cover with ¼ inch
of fine soil. Firm soil lightly
with your hand, water and
keep evenly moist.
Seedlings will emerge in 7-
10 days. Thin seedlings to
stand 8-24 inches apart,
depending on the variety,
when they are about 1-2
inches tall.

ENKELBLOEMIG Sow seeds in July to flower in

DIANTHUS SWEET the following summer.
WILLIAMS
1. Sweet william seeds can be
sown straight in to the ground
NAME: where they are going to grow,
so make sure the space you
Dianthus barbatus
are going to sow is weed-free
by using a trowel to remove the
COMMON NAME: weeds.
SWEET WILLIAMS 2. Rake the soil to a fine tilth and
make some drills 5mm deep.
The rows should be spaced
about 30cm apart.
DWARF DIANTHUS Cover the seeds with one-
SWEET WILLIAMS eighth inch of soil and water
thoroughly, but do not over
water.

If planting Sweet William

plants, place them about four
to six inches apart. They do
tolerate some crowding.

Sweet Williams prefer full sun,

but will tolerate light shade.

CENTURY MIX F1
CELOSIA PLUMOSA • Can be planted in beds or in
containers
• May be propagated as cut
flower
• For lowland and highland
areas
 KIMONO MIX F1
CELOSIA PLUMOSA • Compact plant and plumes
• Planted in beds or in
containers
• Can be propagated as cut
flower
• Grown in the lowlands and
in the highlands

LITTLE KISS F1 TORENIA Single sow seed into a

plug cell filled with a well-
drained mix.
BOTANICAL NAME:
TORENIA FOURNIERI F1

COMMON NAME:
TORENIA
MARVELOUS ORANGE Poke small holes into the
MARIGOLD soil with your finger, and
place a seed in each
hole.

Press the soil, in your flat

down with the palm of
your hand. This will cover
the seeds, giving them
seedling anchorage after
it germinates.

PROFUSION DOUBLE Sow zinnia seeds

MIX ZINNIA indoors: 4 to 7 weeks
prior to your last spring
frost in cell packs or
flats, press into soil and
lightly cover. Kept
at 75°F., seedlings
emerge in 3 to 10 days.
Sow zinnias seeds
outdoors: in spring after all
danger of frost into
prepared beds in ¼ in.
deep furrows, 4 to 6 seeds
per foot. Cover and keep
soil surface moist. Thin
seedlings to 9 to 24 in.
apart depending on the
type of zinnia grown.
Zinnia plants started from
seed in midsummer put on
an impressive fall display.
SULPHUREUS MIX Plant your golden cosmos
COSMOS seed from early spring to
summer, after the soil
temperature has reached
65 degrees or higher. Two
or three days before
planting, break up the soil
with a spade. Rake its
surface smooth. If dry
weather is predicted,
moisten it well.
SUNBRIGHT KIDS
FLOWER

VICTORY MIX VINCA Maintain a moderate level

of moisture in the top inch
of potting mix while
the vinca
seeds germinate. 5.)
Watch for germination one
to two weeks after sowing
the vinca seeds. Decrease
watering and remove the
bag after
the seeds germinate.
VINCENTS 2 CHOICE F1 7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-
HYBRID SUNFLOWER 24°C) days of germination.
Direct seed (recommended) -
After last frost. Transplant -
Sow in final container 3-4
weeks prior to planting out.
Dislikes root disturbance.

VINCENTS FRESH F1
HYBRID SUNFLOWER