Flower Seeds for Biennials

Canterbury Bells Seed, Mixed Colors 470 mg

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Noted for spectacular spikes of cup-like flowers, some with petals in the shape of a saucer, Canterbury Bells are perfect for the middle to rear of a flower bed. Colors include white, pink, blue, purple, and rose. They look best in small groups, and make good cut flowers.

Seed Planting Information:

• Height: 1.5" - 2.5"
• Planting Depth: 1/8"
• Seed Spacing: 1"
• Thinning Height: 3"
• Space After Thinning: 15" - 18"
• Days to Germination: 14-21

When and Where to Plant:

Select a sunny or lightly shaded location and plant outdoors in well drained soil after the last frost. Cultivate soil and barely cover the seed for proper germination.

Care and Storage

Apply flower food during first year. Keep soil moist. Where winters are severe, provide a light mulch after the ground freezes. Store extra seeds in a cool dry place. Heat and moisture severely reduce germination.

Dianthus, Telstar Picotee 25 seeds

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These bright blooms of red with white serrated edges exhibit improved heat resistance as well as tolerating cool growing conditions. No garden maintenance is required when established in a sunny garden.

Seed Planting Information:

• Height: 12"
• Planting Depth: 1/8"
• Seed Spacing: 1"
• Thinning Height: 2"
• Space After Thinning: 6" - 10"
• Days to Germination: 15-20

When and Where to Plant:

Select a sunny location and plant outdoors, in well drained soil after soil warms. Tolerates light shade. For earlier blossoms, start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. For successive blooms, plant at 2 week intervals. Cultivate soil and firm over seed, keeping it moist.

Care and Storage:

Pick flowers to prolong blooms. Water moderately. Store extra seeds in a cool dry place. Heat and moisture severely reduce germination.

Evening Primrose Seed 280 mg

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Many consider wild flowers to be the most exciting and rewarding of all flowers. This tall, sturdy, dramatic plant produces attractive1-2" bright yellow cup shaped blossoms. Flowers open wide at twilight or on cloudy days. These hardy, long blooming plants  prefer full sun and well drained dry soil.

Seed Planting Information:

• Type - Annual
• Height - 3-5'
• Blooms - Summer
• Planting Depth - 1/8"
• Spacing - 12-15"
• Days to Germination - 10-15

When and Where to Plant:

Select a sunny location and plant in well drained soil during early spring or fall (recommended for mild climates). For best results, loosen soil with a rake or hoe. Mix seeds with a cup of sand or other inert material and broadcast over planting area. Lightly rake seed into soil or cover with peat moss or similar light mulch. Keep soil moist until plants begin to grow.

Care and Storage:

Requires little care. Water only as needed. Store seeds in a cool dry place. Heat and moisture reduces germination.

Foxglove Seeds 280 mg

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Easy-to-grow plants bear several stately and beautiful flower spikes atop leafy stems. Individual flowers are speckle-throated and come in an array of soft colors. The tall showy spikes add an outstanding vertical effect in mixed flower borders. Also ideal in natural settings. The only foxglove to bloom first season.

Seed Planting Information:

• Height: 36"
• Planting Depth: 1/16"
• Seed Spacing: 1"
• Thinning Height: 2"
• Space After Thinning: 12" - 15"
• Days to Germination: 15-20

When and Where to Plant:

Select a location with full sun or light shade with moist, well drained soil. Sow indoors in early spring and transplant to garden 8-10 weeks later. In mid-winter areas, may be sown outdoors in late summer for large blooms the following spring. Cultivate and fertilize the soil, firm over seeds and keep moist.

Care and Storage

Keep soil moist and fertilize as plants begin spring growth. Remove spikes after flowering to encourage second blooming. Store extra seeds in a cool dry place. Heat and moisture severely reduce germination.

Sweet William, Double Mix 470 mg

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One of the most popular garden flowers. Colorful, densely packed 3/8" to 5/13" flower heads cover plants during late spring and early summer. This easy to grow plant is excellent in borders, mass planting and containers. Flowers have strong stems and are beautiful in arrangements. If allowed, plants will self sow each year.

Seed Planting Information:

• Type - Biennial
• Height - 12-24"
• Planting Depth - 1/4"
• Seed Spacing - 1"
• Thinning Height - 2"
• Spacing after Thinning - 6-10"
• Days to Germination - 10-20

When and Where to Plant:

Select a sunny location with well drained soil and sow outdoors after all danger of frost is past. In mild winter areas, plants may be started in late summer and overwinterized in the garden for flowering the following year. Cultivate and ferilize soil, firm over seeds and keep moist.

Care:

Water regularly and fertilize as growth starts in the spring. In severe winter areas, protect plants with a light mulch after the ground freezes. *Biennials bloom the seond year, produce seed and die. *

Sweet William, Wee Willie 280 mg

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Mounded plants bear large, flat flower heads in a variety of colors including white, pink, rose, red, deep violet, and bicolors. The fragrant single flowers are borne from late spring to mid-summer, and are excellent for cutting. Use in borders, naturalized, and in rock gardens.

Seed Planting Information:

• Height: 4"
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Seed Spacing: 1"
• Thinning Height: 2"
• Space After Thinning: 6-10"
• Days to Germination: 10-15

When and Where to Plant:

Start seeds indoors on or about April 1st or plant seed directly in the open where plants are to reamin in well prepared soil. Will withstand slight frost. Seedlings can be set outdoors after last heavy frost is past. Cover the seed lightly with fine soil to a depth of 1/4". Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings show.

Care, Harvesting and Storage:

If old blooms are picked off, it will lengthen the blooming period considerably. Dry hot weather hastens seeding and frequent watering or spraying is advisable. Store extra seeds in a cool dry place. Heat and moisture severely reduce germination.