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Heirloom Flower Seeds
Annual. Summer bloom. 20” - 24” tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. The sky blue flowers of this tall plant are attractive as cut or dried flowers. Will ”naturalize” - the seed the plant drops quite readily comes back next year to produce another crop of black flowers. Seed must have darkness to germinate so make sure you sow at the planting depth of 1/4”. Seed to 1” apart and thin to 6” - 8” apart. Plants get too vegetative and has fewer flowers when grown in rich, overfertilized soils. In other words, the worse the soil, the better! An additional fun story: When Napoleon forced Queen Louise of Prussia from Berlin, she hid her children in a corn field and kept them entertained and quiet by weaving wreaths of Cornflowers (Bachelor Button). One of the children, Wilhelm, ultimately became the emperor of Germany. Remembering his mother’s bravery, he made the Cornflower a national emblem of unity. Bachelor Button is known in England as Cornflower where the plant often comes up in fields of grain
Love Lies Bleeding
"Annual. Blooms summer to early fall. 3' - 4' tall and 2' wide. Full sun. Crimson tassels cascade to the ground from this exotic, showy, bushy plant. Dramatic, tropical, romantic, and old-fashioned all describe Love Lies Bleeding! Popular in colonial American and Victorian English gardens, this plant has a history as long and colorful as its reddish-purple tassels. Spectacular for the back of the border, or as a focal point. Tassels can reach 18" and last for many weeks. Excellent for fresh or dried flower arrangements. This old time Amaranth has also been called Tassel Flower, Prince's Feather, and Red Cockscomb. For the longest-lasting showiest tassels, fertilize and water regularly during drought periods. Tall plants may require staking. Amaranthus comes from the Greek word meaning unfading. OUTDOORS: Sow in spring after average last day of frost. INDOORS: Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. "
MoonFlower
Annual. Blooms summer to first fall frost. 10'-20' vine. Full sun. Twisted buds unfurl at dusk to reveal huge 5"-6" blossoms. Deliciously fragrant with large heart-shaped leaves. Plant this fast growing vine on the front porch, deck, patio, or under a window where you can enjoy its evening performance and heady fragrance. Watch as flowers unfold in 2-3 minutes! Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. When to plant outside: Sow in spring after average last frost or up until early summer when soil temperatures are warm. (Do not plant too early.) When to start inside: Sow 6-8 weeks before planting outside in late spring or early summer. Special Germination Instructions: Soak seed in water for 12-24 hours or nick with sandpaper before planting. We cannot ship this variety to Arizona as per state regulations. Please do not order if your shipping address is in this state.
Morning Glory Heavenly blue
Annual. Blooms summer to fall. 15' vine. Full sun. 4"-5" vibrant blue blooms open in the cool of morning. Growth is fantastically quick! You won't believe how quickly this morning glory will cover a fence or trellis. Can also be grown in pots, baskets, or as a ground cover. Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. When to plant outside: Sow in spring after average last frost or up until early summer when soil temperatures are warm.
(Do not plant too early.) When to start inside: Sow 4-6 weeks before planting outside in late spring or early summer. Special Germination Instructions: Soak seeds in water for 12-24 hours or nick with sandpaper before planting. We cannot ship this variety to Arizona as per state regulations.
Please do not order if your shipping address is in this state.
Ornamental Eggplant
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certified organic
An intriguing and fun heirloom that was introduced as an ornamental around 1879, Pumpkin on a Stick is actually an eggplant with clusters of fruit that look like miniature pumpkins. They are a great conversation piece – let visitors to your garden try to guess what type of plant can grow these cute little ‘pumpkins’ on vertical stalks. They are a wonderful addition to your fresh or dried cut flower displays in late summer and early autumn. Also called Red China or Scarlet Chinese eggplant, the bitter fruits are used in Asian cooking. When to plant outside: (Starting indoors is best.) Transplant your seedlings outside 3-4 weeks after the average last spring frost and when soil temperatures are warm or when outside nighttime temperatures are at least 55 degrees F.
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Dwarf jewel blend
Nasturtium- Tall Annual. Blooms spring to fall frost. 10" - 12" tall, 5' - 6' vines. Full sun to shade. 2"- 2 1/2" bright shades of scarlet, gold, orange, and yellow. A charming climber that you can eat
Perennial (USDA zones 1-6). Blooms in late spring. 2'-4' tall. Full sun. Hardy Oriental Poppies have large 4"- 8" crepe paper-like blooms in vibrant shades of orange, pink, red, salmon, and white. This will be the most dramatic flower in your late spring garden! Flowers last 2-3 weeks. Extend bloom period by picking spent blossoms. In cool climates, Oriental Poppy foliage will die back in the summer after blooming and reappear in fall. Mix with summer and fall blooming annuals to fill in beds between bloom periods. Grow as an annual in USDA zone 7 and warmer. Poppies are legendary in many cultures throughout history. Egyptians felt Poppies were essential in burial rituals to assure life after death. Greeks believed Poppies were a sign of fertility. In Europe, corn Poppies commemorate those who have died in wars. OUTDOORS: Sow seed in early spring, 2-4 weeks before average last frost. May also plant in fall after soil temperatures are cool enough to prevent germination until spring, or in late summer when plants can get a healthy start before winter. INDOORS: Not recommended. Does not transplant well. If started indoors, use peat pots and plant directly into ground. Sow 6 weeks before planting outside. Remember to rip rim off peat pot after transplanting to prevent soil from drying out. SPECIAL GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: Seed requires light to germinate - press lightly into soil surface and keep moist."
Heirloom Annual. Blooms late summer to fall. 5'-7' tall. Multi-branched plants with 5"-8" flowers in a wide range of warm 'autumnal' colors. Bright yellow, red, bronze, purple bicolors. Long blooming period. Drought-tolerant, long blooming, and great cut flower. OUTSIDE: Sow in spring after average last frost. INSIDE: 4-6 weeks before last frost. Start inside only if previous problems of birds eating seed
Sold out!! Annual. Blooms summer to fall frost. 2' - 3' tall. Full sun. 2 1/2" double flowers in hot shades of pink, rose, magenta, scarlet, orange, yellow, and cream. 'Cut and Come Again' is the best choice if you want to grow Zinnias for cut flowers. These beautiful old-fashioned blooms will 'come again', producing continuously from early summer until first frost - the more you cut, the more they bloom! Striking color for borders, containers, or mass plantings. Also makes excellent dried flowers and attracts butterflies
certified organic Annual. Blooms summer to fall frost. 2' - 3' tall. Full sun. A selection of the prettiest pastel shades of the classic 'Cut and Come Again' zinnias. Pink, white, pale yellow, peach and orange. 'Pastel Sunset' has 2 1/2" double flowers. Drought tolerant and excellent massed in flowerbeds or in containers. Very easy to grow. For long hot summers, nothing beats Zinnias for brilliant color and a long blooming period. Susceptible to mildew in humid climates. In all climates, it is preferable to water by soaking the ground (not from overhead) to keep leaves dry. Making sure that sprinklers do not hit them overnight or in the early morning will help prevent mildew. Low-maintenance plant - but deadheading will increase blooms. Some gardeners recommend that tall flowering varieties be topped when young plants have produced 3 pairs of leaves. This will encourage basal branching and bushy plants. Delightful as a fresh or dried cut flower. Attracts butterflies! Zinnias were named after Dr. Gottfried Zinn, an 18th century German who hybridized wild flowers. Once while collecting plants in Mexico, he was approached by bandits. After seeing his large bag of dried flower heads, they left him alone, because they thought it was bad luck to attack the 'feeble minded'. Maybe that is what we gardeners are OUTDOORS: Sow in late spring 2 weeks after average last frost date. (Zinnias do not benefit from being planted early. Sow outside after weather is warm.) INSIDE: Sow 6 weeks before average last spring frost. However, they do not transplant well. Best to start outside. SPECIAL GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: None. Zinnias are easy to grow from seed!"
18 x12 size..pole not included.
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