One of the easiest flowers to grow. Bright cheerful flowers on slender stems above low growing foliage. Best displayed in mass plantings. Frequently re-seed if spent blooms are not removed. Will tolerate dry conditions. Seed needs light to germinate. Recommend sowing in peat pots. Also wee perennial poppys of page xxx. Poppy - California Mix Habit:  Annual Height:  40 to 45 cm [16-18"] Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  4 to 6 weeks or direct Spacing:  25 to 30 cm [10-12"] - Very bright colours in a mix of single and semi-double blooms. 45 cm [18"] plants with flowers in shades of rose, gold, cherry, scarlet and pink.

Ipomoea - Easy to grow, showy vine climbs fences or trellis. Trumpet shaped flowers open at dawn and close in evening. Seeds must be nicked or presoaked before seeding. Morning Glory Heavenly Blue Habit:  Annual Height:  Up to 3.6 m [12'] Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  4 to 6 weeks or direct Spacing:  30 to 45 cm [12-15"] - Exquisite, sky blue flowers with white eye. Blooms early summer to frost. Early bloomer.  

Thunbergia - Dainty flowering vine is ideal for hanging basket, trellis or container. Dense growth and abundant flowers. Requires regular watering and a sheltered location. Black Eyed Susan - Alata Habit: Annual Height: 75 cm [36"] Light: Part Shade/Part Sun Seed before Transplant: Indoors - 6/8 weeks Spacing: 15-20 cm [6-8"] - Grows quickly with masses of yellow, orange and white flowers, some with dark eyes.

Easy to grow annual in a variety of sizes and shapes. Blooms from late June to frost. Pinching out first flower encourages bushing. Excellent cut flower. Zinnia - Lilliput Finest Mixed Habit:  Annual Height:  20 to 90 cm [8-36"] Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  4 to 6 weeks Spacing:  25 to 30 cm [10-12"] - Dwarf plants with double pompom flowers on long stems. Shades of white, gold, orange, rose, scarlet and purple.

Easy to grow, self-seeding annual. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering. Cover seed lightly. Prefers shady locations and cooler temperatures. Viola - Johnny Jump-Up Habit:  Perennial Height:  5 to 9 cm [2-7"] Light:  Shade to Part Sun Seed before Transplant:  8 weeks Spacing:  7 to 10 [3-4"] - Tri-colour pansy-like flowers with cheerful yellow faces.

Traditional favourite climber with multiple ruffled blooms. Easy to grow, hardy annual adapts to most soils. Very fragrant. Bloom all summer. Soak seeds overnight before planting. Requires regular watering and fertilizing for best blooms. Pick the flowers regularly to prolong blooming. Sweet Pea - Royal Mixed Habit:  Annual Height:  Up to 1.8 m [6'] Light:  Sunny Seed before Transplant:  3 to 4 weeks Spacing:  15 to 20 cm [6-8"] - Early bloomers with long stems.

SWEET PEA- MAMMOTH BLEND Striking shades of crimson, lavender, deep rose, navy blue, rose pink, and salmon, these are 1.6m (6ft) and perfect for cut flowers. Plant: Sow seeds 1/2” deep. If starting indoors, chip seeds or soak them in warm water for 24 hours. Use a seed inoculant for the best results. Space seeds 6” apart. Direct sow in the spring while the soil is still cool and light frost is still possible. Care: Keep plants picked to prolong the blooming period.

Traditional favorite climber with multiple ruffled blooms. Easy to grow, hardy annual adapts to most soils. Very fragrant. Bloom all summer. Soak seeds overnight before planting. Requires regular watering and fertilizing for best blooms. Pick the flowers regularly to prolong blooming. Sweet Pea - Multiflora Mix Habit:  Annual Height:  Up to 1.8 m [6'] Light:  Sunny Seed before Transplant:  3 to 4 weeks Spacing:  15 to 20 cm [6-8"] - Extremely vigorous climbing vine with an abundance of flowers, up to 8 per stem. Easy to train on fences and trellises. Very fragrant.

SUNFLOWER- VELVET QUEEN Rich copper red petals are highlighted with golden yellow around a nearly black central disc. Plant: Sow seeds 1/4”-1/2” deep. Space dwarf varieties 6” apart. Direct sow mid-April to late May. Care: When the back of the flower head turns yellow, it is ready to be cut from the plant.

SUNFLOWER- DWARF SUNSPOT Dwarf Sunspot sunflower makes a striking container plant, but will require regular feeding, and a fairly heavy base so that it doesn’t get to heavy. The long lasting flowers produce copious seeds for wild birds to snack on. Plant: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm deep. Space seeds 6” apart, give lots of room (3’) between plants. Care: When the back of the flower head turns yellow, it is ready to be cut from the plant. Seed Storage: Store seed in cool, dry place.

SUNFLOWER- SUNGOLD TALL The sun will come up in your backyard every day with this variety! Brilliantly coloured golden- yellow, double petalled flowers are a real showpiece! Plant: Sow seeds 1/4”-1/2” deep. Space seeds 12-18” apart. Direct sow late May. Care: Flowers can be harvested right when color first begins to show, or when the flowers are just beginning to open.

Large, showy flower heads attractive to birds. Ideal against fences or as a background planting. Sunflower - Giant Russian Habit:  Annual Height:  Various Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  Seed direct Spacing:  60 to 75 cm [24-30"] - 1.5 to 2.1 m [5-7']. Very large heads.

Large, showy flower heads attractive to birds. Ideal against fences or as a background planting. Sunflower - Autumn Beauty Mix Habit:  Annual Height:  Various Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  Seed direct Spacing:  60 to 75 cm [24-30"] - Attractive chestnut-red flowers with dark centers.

All time garden favourite. Ruffled flowers climb sturdy stocks. Chill seed before sowing. Seed needs light to germinate. Excellent cut flower. Pinch out the central flower stalk when transplanting to encourage bushing. Remove spent flowers for continuous blooms from early summer to mid-fall. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) - Tetra Mix Habit:  Annual Height:  15 to 90 cm [6-36"] Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  8 to 12 weeks Spacing:  25 to 30 cm [10-12"] - Heat tolerant 60 to 75 cm [24-30"] plants. Flowers solid or bi-coloured and ruffled.

Spectacular early summer bloomer. Bright single flowers on tall stems. Allow foliage to die back naturally in fall. Seed pods can be dried for winter bouquets. Seed needs light to germinate. Seed in peat pots as these do not transplant well. Habit:  Perennial Height:  varies Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  12 to 14 weeks Spacing:  varies Poppy - Iceland Mix - 30 to 45 cm [12-16"] tall. Long blooming poppy in shades of pink, yellow and orange. Freeze seed before planting. Space 20 to 25 cm [8-10"] apart.

Hardy plants will toerate poor soil. Single white flowers with yellow centres. Divide every two years or allow to self sow. Bloom early summer. Remove spent blooms to prolong blooming period. Seed needs light to germinate.Habit:  Perennial Height:  Varies Light:  Sun/Part Shade Seed before Transplant:  Late February Spacing:  30 to 45 cm [12-18"]Daisy [Shasta] - Alaska - 60 to 75 cm [24-30"] tall with large single blossoms. Excellent cut flower.