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LEMON QUEEN SUNFLOWERS - HELIANTHUS ANNUUS


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SHORT DESCRIPTION

Beautiful butter yellow flowers blossom mid-summer to frost! Typically grow to
more than 5 ft. tall. Expect 70 days to flower.

Growing Guidelines


 1. Around the last frost date, sow seeds directly into the soil.
 2. Plant seeds 1" deep and 6" apart.
 3. Water well after planting.
 4. Apply a 3"-4" layer of mulch to conserve water and keep down weeds.
 5. Thin seedlings to 1 ft. apart to allow 2 to 3 ft. between plants.



Care and Feeding
Plant in full sun. Sunflowers are drought-resistant, but they'll grow better if
you water regularly from the time the flowers begin to develop until they're
mature. Thriving in most soils, these flowers will become massive if given ample
fertility, space and water. Harvest blossoms for continued flowering.

Need more information or gardening supplies? Contact your local independent
garden center.


CALENDULA MIX-CALENDULA OFFICINALIS




 


SHORT DESCRIPTION

Fruition has hand-selected this variety to have a brilliant diversity of colors
with dozens of gorgeous, petals on each blossom.

Growing Guidelines

Direct sow (recommended)

 1. After the last frost, sow directly outside in the garden.
 2. Plant seed 24 to 36 inches apart in all directions.

Transplant method

 1. A cool-season plant, calendula can be started indoors in flats, under grow
    lights 6-8 weeks before the last frost for early season flowering.
 2. Seeds germinate in 5-15 days.

Care and Feeding
Plant in full sun to partial shade. Easy to grow and remarkably drought
tolerant, calendula also thrives in containers and will readily naturalize when
let go to seed.

Transplanting Tips

 1. Purchase a good seed starting soil like Espoma Organic seed starting mix or
    Coast of Maine.
 2. Use a small greenhouse tray(tray with a clear plastic dome) to germinate
    your seeds.
 3. When it's time to transplant into the garden, use a fertilizer like Espoma
    Flower-tone or Espoma Plant-tone.

Need more information or gardening supplies? Contact your local independent
garden center.


PURPLE QUEEN ANNE'S LACE


"DARA" DAUCUS CAROTA




 


SHORT DESCRIPTION

Gorgeously laced 3-5" umbels in shades of burgundy, lilac, mauve & white on
long, strong stems perfect for cutting, adored by pollinators. Related to our
native carrot, Queen Anne's Lace.

Growing Guidelines

Direct sow (recommended)


 1. In early spring, after late frost, sow seeds directly in soil.
 2. Plant 1 seed 1/8" deep and 2" apart.
 3. Expect 2 weeks for germination.
 4. When seedlings are 2-3" tall, thin to 1 plant every 9-12".
 5. Support may be needed if fertility is high or if your garden is windy.



Transplant method


 1. Chill seed at 40 F 1-2 weeks prior to sowing 1/8" deep, 2 seeds per cell 4-5
    weeks before planting out.
 2. Expect germination in 1-2 weeks.
 3. When first leaves appear, transplant into larger containers.
 4. Harden off & transplant with 9-12" between plants after last frost.



Care and Feeding
Plant in full sun. Expect 65-75 days to maturity. Dara has an exceptionally long
vase life; harvest when 80% of an umbel's flowers are open & no pollen has shed.
Enjoy 7-15 heads per plant on swaying 35-50" stalks.

Transplanting Tips


 1. Purchase a good seed starting soil like Espoma Organic seed starting mix or
    Coast of Maine.
 2. Use a small greenhouse tray(tray with a clear plastic dome) to germinate
    your seeds.
 3. When it's time to transplant into the garden, use a fertilizer like Espoma
    Flower-tone or Espoma Plant-tone.

Need more information or gardening supplies? Contact your local independent
garden center.


MARIGOLDS


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Care and Feeding

Transplant Only: Sow 4 weeks before last frost shallowly, 2 seeds per cell and
thin to 1, keeping soil surface moist until emergence. Transplant to larger
containers when true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant outside when the
danger of frost has passed with 12" between plants. Deadhead for blossoms all
season.

 * Sowing Date: Indoors before last frost
 * Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
 * Days to Germination: 4-7 days at 75-80°F
 * Days to Maturity: 60
 * Plant spacing after thinning: 12 inches
 * Height: 12 inches

Need more information or gardening supplies? Contact your local independent
garden center.


ORGANIC MEXICAN SUNFLOWER (TORCH TITHONIA)


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Care and Feeding
Direct Seed (recommended): After final frost, sow every 8" and thin to one every
~2'. Light required to germ, so barely cover seed. Full sun is best. Any (even
poor) soil is suitable. Harvest flowers when 90% open for bouquets.

Transplant: Sow indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost, transplanting after frost
with spacing below.
 
 * Sowing Date: After frost; Late May- early June
 * Seed Depth: 1/2 inch
 * Days to Germination: 7-14 days
 * Days to Maturity: 85
 * Plant spacing after thinning: 2 feet
 * Height: 5-7 feet

Need more information or gardening supplies? Contact your local independent
garden center.


COSMOS


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CARE AND FEEDING

Direct Seed (recommended): After last frost, shallowly sow 4 seeds/foot & thin
to 1/foot when first true leaves appear. Wider spacing = thicker stronger stems.

Bouquets: harvest when petals first open. Deadhead for blooms all season.

Transplant: Shallowly sow 4 weeks before transplanting after last frost at below
spacing. Transplant your cosmos for earlier blooms and more full-size plants per
pack; direct sow for blooms throughout the season and simplicity of sowing.

 * Sowing Date: After frost, late May to early June 
 * Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
 * Days to Germination: 7-10
 * Days to Maturity: 65-70
 * Plant spacing after thinning: 18-24 inches
 * Height: 3-4 feet

Need more information or gardening supplies? Contact your local independent
garden center.