Great garden sunflowers–five different, all excellent for cutting, all easy to grow. Colors range from gold to crimson. Large packet includes one packet each of the following: Garden Giant,Wild Sunflower,Crimson Thriller,Teddy Bear Dwarf,Mexican Tithonia
The Vernal Witch-hazel, Hamamelis vernalis, is a deciduous, winter-blooming shrub, with a rounded habit which typically grows 6-10\’ tall with a somewhat larger spread. The fragrant, globular flower clusters have variable coloration, but flowers most frequently have yellow petals and reddish inner calyxes. Extract obtained from the leaves, bark and stems was formerly used medicinally by native Americans for, inter alia, external treatment of sprains, bruises and inflammations.
The Carrot Scarlet Nantes, \’Daucus carota var. sativus\’, is an old standard that has a reputation for sweet flavor and crisp texture. The bright orange-red roots are 6 to 7 inches long. The open pollinated Scarlet Nantes deserves to be and old favorite because of the sweet flavor, crisp texture and an inconspicuous core. The dye from carrots is used to color butter. A 50% peat moss mix with the soil is ideal. Even moisture is essential.
The Licorice, Lemon Licorice, \’Helichrysum petiolare\’, is a pale lime plant that lets you do a little to get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow, requiring little fertilizer. The Lemon Licorice is restrained grower with velvety soft foliage. It\’s especially useful in mixed containers as it tends to grow outward which makes a planter or basket look larger. Licorice do best in a well drained soil, either in beds or containers. Lemon Licorice produces small white flowers that are insignificant and can be removed.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
The Calla Amethyst, \’Zantedeschia\’, has broadly green shaped foliage with dark lavender 2\” blooms. `Amethyst\’ will bloom for 10-11 weeks and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It has a plant height of 10-14\” and a plant spread of 12-16\”. Being somewhat deer resistant, it is suitable for container growing, as cut flowers and in perennial gardens. `Amethyst\’ is perfect for one who is looking for a bright splash of color in any shady spot.
Blushing Beauty Sweet Bell Peppers
The Sweet Bell Pepper Blushing Beauty,\’Capsicum annuum\’, displays unusual colors of the four-lobed 4 x 4 inch fruitthat make this bell pepper an ornamental as well as a useful pepper plant. The fruit colors change from ivory to blush to red, then to orange-red and finally, a darker red as they mature. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.
The Daisy Lemon Symphony \’Osteospermum hybrid\’, joins the hands down best of the Osteospermum in the Proven Winners Symphony series. They\’ll produce prolific flowers from spring right through fall. They have large lemon yellow flowers with a compact growth habit and unusual blue-violet eyes. These beauties make a unique addition to any combination. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
