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
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
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!