Care Guide: Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is the state flower of Colorado. Hummingbirds and beneficial insects love the nectar of this special native wildflower. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Barely cover with soil as lights aids germination. Transplant to sunny spot in cool climate or filtered shade in hot climates. Planting depth: 1/16″. Days to germination: 21-28 Plant Spacing: […]
Care Guide: Plants are very adaptable, tolerating both moist and moderately dry conditions once established. Sow seeds in a sunny location during spring through early fall. Cover lightly with ⅛ “ of fine soil firmly pressed down. Keep evenly moist until plants begin to grow. Covering with loose straw will help maintain moisture. 12-36″ Flower, Full Sun, Perennial Number of […]
Care Guide: One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds, this showy and easy-to-grow plant adds a flashy touch to the late summer landscape. Blooms heavily from July through September. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4′ tall. Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Seeds can […]
Care Guide: Tagetes patula (French Marigold) is a compact, easy-to-grow annual with vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms that brighten garden beds and containers all summer long. Known for its light, spicy scent, it also helps deter common garden pests, making it a favorite companion plant for vegetables and herbs. Plant Depth: 1/4 inch Germination: 5-10 days Days to Harvest: […]
Care Guide: Standing 12-36 inches tall, these beautiful flowers will create a show-stopping display in your outdoor space. As a late spring bloomer, Russell Lupine graces your garden with its majestic presence from late May to mid-June. It’s important to note that plants and seeds are poisonous to livestock, so take necessary precautions if you have farm animals nearby. Blooms […]
Care Guide: Robust, scented flowers in an abundance of colors harken back to old-fashioned annual cutting gardens. The undeniable vintage charm of this semi-dwarf snapdragon, which grows from 18”-24” high, enlivens garden beds and borders, as well as bouquets. Full to partial sun 6-12” Apart Annual, Flower, Full Sun, Partial Sun Number of Seeds 10 Attributes Annual Flower Full Sun […]
Care Guide: So bright and cheery, it’s easy to see why gardeners find room for sunflowers. Sunflowers’ bold, daisy-like flowers brighten gardens and landscapes, look great as cut flowers—and their seeds are loved by humans and birds. Plant sunflowers as a hedge, along fencerows, or in the garden. 2-12’ 50-100 days to maturity Annual, Flower, Full Sun Number of Seeds […]
Care Guide: Multi-headed flowers range from bright yellow to gold to dark burgundy, with some bicolors. Under ideal conditions one plant can have up to two dozen flowers blooming at the same time. Very nice for cutting. Plants grow 5-8′ tall. Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support […]
Care Guide: Sow seeds outdoors as soon as the danger of frost is past or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Plant seed ¼” deep and cover with fine soil, well pressed down. Zinnias thrive during hot weather in well fertilized soil, with moderate water. May be sown until the end of July. 2 ½’ Plant 24-30” apart Blooms in summer […]
Care Guide: Easy to grow, Zinnias look wonderful when planted “en masse”. Plant Zinnia Dahlia Flowered flower seeds in full sun, beds and borders for a bright and colorful garden. 40” Plant 6” apart Blooms in summer Annual, Flower, Full Sun Number of Seeds 5 Attributes Annual Flower Full Sun
