NEW - Flowers
Annual. A captivating spray of dainty, 1” blooms provide a profusion of late season colour. They are beauties in the garden and stunning in a vase. Vigorous plants are densely branched, providing an abundance of blooms. Plant in average to rich soil, and fertilize monthly for largest blooms
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: August to October
Height: 30”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Extra-large, 3-5” double flowers bloom in an elegant blend of pastel pink, yellow and white. For best results, plant in moist, well-drained soil and fertilize monthly.
Location: Hanging basket, Shaded container
Blooming Period: June to September
Height: 8-10”, spreading to 16”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. Deep brown foliage with bright red flowers. These large plants are vigorous garden performers. They are low maintenance and self-cleaning. Plants tolerate heat, drought, and rain. For best results, plant in moist, well-drained soil and fertilize monthly.
Location: Shade garden, Annual hedge, Large container
Blooming Period: June to September
Height: 28-34”
Plant Spacing: 30”
Annual. Add a dazzling flame of colour to your garden or containers! Well-branched plants produce bright red flower spikes that are pollinator magnets, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Plants are low maintenance, drought tolerant, and heat tolerant. Plants will tolerate any soil type, provided it is well-draining.
Location: Container, Cottage garden, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 14”
Plant Spacing: 8”
Annual. These workhorses produce an abundance of 2-6” heads on well-branched, lush plants. The dense combs are iridescent rose, shimmering at the back of borders or creating a unique focal point in arrangements. Dried combs will last so long they can be used in Christmas wreaths! Plants thrive in rich, nutrient-dense soil. Good drainage is essential. Water regularly and fertilize monthly for best results.
Location: Mid to rear border, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 30-36”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Shimmering 2-4” combs are peach-coloured with hints of pink and gold. A superb cut flower, either fresh or dried. Plants are well-branching, and thrive in rich, nutrient-dense soil. Good drainage is essential. Water regularly and fertilize monthly for best results.
Location: Mid to rear border, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 36-40”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Perennial. A popular ground cover and a vibrant alternative to grass lawns. A lovely filler between stepping stones. Small, purple flowers emit a pleasant lemony aroma when brushed. They are also very attractive to pollinators. Plants are low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. They thrive in loose, sandy or rocky soil.
Location: Ground cover, Pathways, Container
Bloom Period: July
Height: 3-6”, spreading 6-18”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Perennial. Sprays of marine blue flowers adorn mounds of lacy green foliage. This compact variety blooms profusely over a long period of time, is low maintenance, and does not require staking. They also make terrific cut flowers.
Delphiniums are a star in the early summer border. They attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, and make an excellent companion for lilies, daylilies, irises and roses. Plants will grow best in rich, well-draining soil that maintains even moisture. Provide regular fertilization and cut stalks back after blooming.
Location: Front border, Cottage garden, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June/July
Height: 18-20”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Perennial. A splendid addition to a sunny border or old-fashioned cottage garden. These tall perennials are prized by gardeners for their huge, dark purple flowers that bloom for weeks from early to midsummer. A splendid addition to cottage gardens, its dramatic height draws attention from quite a distance. Requires staking for wind protection.
Delphiniums are a star in the early summer border. They attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and make an excellent companion for lilies, daylilies, irises and roses. Plants will grow best in rich, well-draining soil that maintains even moisture. Provide regular fertilization and cut stalks back after blooming.
Location: Rear of border, Cottage garden, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June/July
Height: 4-7’
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Annual. Stunning, spidery blooms boast an array of reds, pinks and whites. Plants are compact, and versatile in the garden. Fill a room with their sweet fragrance by snipping a few stems to bring inside. Stop passersby in their tracks by planting a border at the edge of the garden. These plants are small but mighty, and once you take in their intoxicating perfume, you’ll never want to be without them again! For best results, plant in rich, well-draining soil.
Location: Border, Cottage garden, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 16”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Sporting one of the rarest of flower colours - pure cobalt blue - this low growing annual is a gem for the front of the garden or a patio container. Flowers will weave among their companions to peek out high and low. No trellis required! Grow in groups of 3-5 for best effect. Planted in regular, well-draining soil, they are tolerant of heat, drought, and neglect. They don’t require regular feedings, but drenching them with liquid fertilizer in midsummer will stimulate new growth.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket, Rock garden
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 8-10”, spreading to 18”
Plant Spacing: 8”
Perennial. Large, rosy-pink flowers will add cheerful colour to any landscape or border. Plants are low maintenance and easy to grow. They tolerate heat, drought and poor soil. They are excellent cut flowers and highly attractive to pollinators. They also attract beneficial insects, making them a great companion for the vegetable garden.
Location: Border, Butterfly garden, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 36-48”
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Perennial. A unique twist on a garden classic! This variety boasts two tiers of flowers, one above and one below its cone. These two-tiered blooms will appear in the plant’s second year.
Plants are low maintenance and easy to grow. They tolerate heat, drought and poor soil. They are excellent cut flowers and highly attractive to pollinators. They also attract beneficial insects, making them a great companion for the vegetable garden.
Location: Border, Butterfly garden, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 36-48”
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Annual. Vivid, rose-pink trumpets float over large, broad leaves in a triumph for the senses.
Flowering Tobacco puts on a stunning display in the garden. Heavy bloomers, their 2” star-shaped flowers will fill your summer evenings with intoxicating fragrance and attract an array of hummingbirds and spectacular moths. Plants are low maintenance, easy to grow, and tolerate heat and humidity. Prefers rich, well-draining soil. Feed monthly for even more blooms.
Location: Patio container, Mid-border, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 20”
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Biennial. Tall pink spires speckled with maroon. Plants are vigorous and well-branched. Reliable first-year flowering, and will bloom heavily in their second year. Note: While plants will still self-seed, as an F1 hybrid, ‘Camelot Rose’ seeds will not grow true to their parents.
Foxgloves are easy to grow, vertical accents to spruce up low light areas. Tubular flowers form on magnificent spires, and are an absolute hummingbird magnet. Cutting the main flower spike will produce side shoots that bloom into fall. As a biennial, Foxglove usually do not flower in their first year. In their second year they will bloom beautifully, self-seed generously, and then die. Because of this life cycle, successive plantings over two seasons will ensure you have Foxglove blooming in your garden for many years to come. They perform best in rich, well-draining soil that is acidic, making them an excellent choice to place near coniferous trees.
Location: Rear border, Shaded bed, Woodland garden
Bloom Period: June to July
Height: 3-4’, spreading 18-24”
Plant Spacing: 24”
Annual. A unique an interesting variety. Arching stems produce nodding blooms in blue-purple hues. An excellent cut flower, and positively adored by bees!
Plants tolerate both heat and drought. They will grow in any soil type, provided it is well-draining.
Location: Border, Container, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 24-36”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. A variety that thrives in full sun! Plant these in any corner of the garden for a burst of brilliant colour. Large, 2.5”, satiny coral-orange flowers bloom profusely all season. Compact plants are fast-growing, heat-loving and long-blooming. They are perfectly suited to containers and require little maintenance to continue flowering freely all season. This is a carefree choice that always looks terrific! For best results, plant in moist, well-draining soil.
Location: Bed/border, Mixed container, Mass planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 11”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Fun and unusual! This plant gets its name from the fibre optic lamps it resembles. Small flower spikes grow on the tips of bright green, grass-like leaves. Plants will bloom year-round, so they can be brought indoors as a houseplant over the winter. Easy to grow and low maintenance, they are best grown in full sun with plenty of moisture. Do not let them dry out. If they get too long or lanky, give them a haircut and they will grow right back.
Location: Container, Water garden, Houseplant
Height: 10-12”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Soft, fluffy, white powder-puff flowers are a whimsical delight in any garden or container. They are an ideal cut flower, lasting for weeks in a vase, or seemingly forever when dried. Easy to grow, they thrive in sunny locations, and are drought tolerant once established.
Location: Cutflower garden, Border, Container
Height: 12-18”
Plant Spacing: 8-10”
Annual. Glowing, bright rose blooms add cheerful whimsy to the garden or vase. A top garden performer and an exceptional cut flower.
Gomphrena thrive in areas with full, hot sun, receiving a “Flameproof” certification by the Dallas Arboretum for their top performance in extreme heat. Their prolific blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make long-lasting fresh cut flowers which retain their colour when dried. Their effect is most striking when planted in groups. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
Location: Sunny border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 18-24”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. A sensational garden standout! Huge, 7” feathery blooms are a delicate pale yellow with rose-flushed tips.
Dahlias attract plenty of bees and butterflies. Long, strong stems make them superb cut flowers. Plant in average, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture throughout the season. Apply either granular fertilizer at planting time, or apply a liquid fertilizer monthly.
Location: Rear border, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 5’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Brilliant and fluffy, these 5-6” blooms are bright pink and dipped in gold.
Dahlias attract plenty of bees and butterflies. Long, strong stems make them superb cut flowers. Plant in average, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture throughout the season. Apply either granular fertilizer at planting time, or apply a liquid fertilizer monthly.
Location: Rear border, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Delicate ruffled flowers bloom in an array of lilac and pale blue hues.
Lisianthus are as famous for their stunning flowers as their impressive vase life, with cut flowers lasting for two weeks or more. Often mistaken for roses, their elegant, ruffled blooms add a touch of elegance to any arrangement. With protection from wind and rain, garden blooms will last for weeks. They perform exceptionally well in greenhouses. Tall plants require staking. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in moist, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Elegant, refined double flowers in soft champagne tones are an exquisite addition to any bouquet.
Lisianthus are as famous for their stunning flowers as their impressive vase life, with cut flowers lasting for two weeks or more. Often mistaken for roses, their elegant, ruffled blooms add a touch of elegance to any arrangement. With protection from wind and rain, garden blooms will last for weeks. They perform exceptionally well in greenhouses. Tall plants require staking. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in moist, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Large, fully double flowers in a creamy lime green colour.
Lisianthus are as famous for their stunning flowers as their impressive vase life, with cut flowers lasting for two weeks or more. Often mistaken for roses, their elegant, ruffled blooms add a touch of elegance to any arrangement. With protection from wind and rain, garden blooms will last for weeks. They perform exceptionally well in greenhouses. Tall plants require staking. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in moist, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Huge blooms in great, showy quantity all summer long. Their carpet-like spread makes them excellent for creating masses of colour in the landscape or large borders. Big Duck marigolds are also extremely heat tolerant.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Mid to read border, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-24”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Blooms form a riot of colour in shades spanning from cream to rose to deep mahogany. Flowers are larger than other varieties, with mostly double petals. Very showy in hanging baskets or climbing up a trellis.
Nasturtiums are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. They draw pests away from tomato and squash, deter cucumber beetles, and are also particularly beneficial to Brassicas, dill, melons and radishes. They make great underplantings for daylilies and roses. The flowers are entirely edible, with a peppery taste that makes them a unique addition to a summer salad. Plants thrive on neglect. Plant in average, well-draining soil and watch them produce an abundance of cheerful blooms.
Location: Vegetable garden, Trellis, Patio container
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 12”, spreading to 4-6’ (in ground) or 18” (in baskets)
Plant Spacing: 8-12”
Annual. Airy plumes that will add sparkled to any bouquet or landscape. These plants are extremely productive, and the more stems you harvest, the more will regrow! An excellent cut flower with a long vase life. They can also be used for dried arrangements. Plants are low maintenance, easy to grow, and heat and drought tolerant.
Location: Cutflower garden, Border, Container
Height: 24-32”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. Shimmery-pink pastel flowers with a burst of raspberry pink centers. ‘Opera Supreme’ are a superb trailing series, producing a showstopping cascade of 2’ flowers all summer long. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a seasonal ground cover, plants are vigorous and self-cleaning.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-10”, spreading to 3.5-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Prolific mounds of cheerful lemon-yellow flowers. ‘Opera Supreme’ are a superb trailing series, producing a showstopping cascade of 2’ flowers all summer long. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a seasonal ground cover, plants are vigorous and self-cleaning.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-10”, spreading to 3.5-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Bright yellow blooms with an underlying lime tone. Well-branched plants are covered in huge flowers. A great addition to the landscape or to fill containers.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Front of border
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 10-15”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. Adorable, 1” blooms on petite, carefree plants. Ideal for small beds or containers. Plants are self-cleaning, with great garden performance and weather tolerance.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Truly unique flowers with the colour patterning of a swirkled milkshake. Compact plants are dense and well-branched, making them ideal for planters, or to create an eye-catching ground cover.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Front of border
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-8”
Plant Spacing: 8”
Annual. Rich, velvet red flowers will provide a mountain of colour in the garden or containers! ‘Tidal Wave’ petunias have larger flowers than other Wave varieties, with blooms reaching 2.5-4” across. When planted close together they will form low hedges; Spaced farther apart they will create a rapid ground cover.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 1-2’, spreading to 4’
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Annual. Masses of hot pink flowers with deep rose eyes. ‘Easy Wave’ petunias are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Bright, rose-pink blooms with a hint of orange will add a tropical feel to your landscape or containers. ‘Easy Wave’ petunias are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Velvety blooms in a variety of brilliant colours. Plants are remarkably free-flowering, densely-branched, and uniformly shaped. A standout garden performer.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 10-14”, spreading to 3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Scrumptious rosy red flowers will add a shimmer of velvety texture to your landscape or containers. ‘Easy Wave’ petunias are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Creamy-edged flowers with gorgeous yellow centers will soften any container arrangement. Plants are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Brush past this plant and you’ll quickly discover where it got its name! Boasting adorable, yellow pom-pom flowers, plants release a sweet pineapple fragrance when moved. They are very low maintenance and easy to grow. They are also very attractive to pollinators and make great cut flowers. Ideally suited for containers. For best results, plant in light, rich, well-draining soil.
Location: Container, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-18”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Beautiful, bicolour pink and white flowers on deep bronze foliage - the leaves are so dark they are nearly black.
A cottage garden classic, snapdragons are cool season flowers that will bloom best in spring and fall. They can tolerate light frost, and when allowed, most varieties will readily self-seed. Their beautiful, tubular flowers attract bees and make excellent cut flowers. Dwarf varieties are an excellent addition to containers, and tall, cutting varieties strike an imposing figure in a landscape planting. Plants prefer rich, moist, well-draining soil, with regular watering.
Location: Mixed container, Mid-border, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 16”
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Gorgeous cherry red and buttercream bicolour blooms are ideal for beds or containers.
A cottage garden classic, snapdragons are cool season flowers that will bloom best in spring and fall. They can tolerate light frost, and when allowed, most varieties will readily self-seed. Their beautiful, tubular flowers attract bees and make excellent cut flowers. Dwarf varieties are an excellent addition to containers, and tall, cutting varieties strike an imposing figure in a landscape planting. Plants prefer rich, moist, well-draining soil, with regular watering.
Location: Mixed container, Mid-border, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 20-24”
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Masses of bold-coloured flowers on glossy green foliage. Colours include apricot, lilac, rose, white and more. Trailing and heavy-flowering, these warm weather plants are perfect for hanging baskets or low borders. They are also low maintenance, self-cleaning, and heat and drought tolerant. Plant in average, well-drained soil and enjoy their beautiful blooms all summer long.
Location: Hanging basket, Container, Front of border
Bloom Period: May to July
Height: 6-8”, spreading to 3’
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Vibrant, deep burgundy 2” flowers with bright white eyes. Trailing and heavy-flowering, these warm weather plants are perfect for hanging baskets or low borders. They are also low maintenance, self-cleaning, and heat and drought tolerant. Plant in average, well-drained soil and enjoy their beautiful blooms all summer long.
Location: Hanging basket, Container, Front of border
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 5-6”, spreading 20-30”
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Perennial. Adorable, 1” light pink flowers with white halos and violet whiskers.
Viola are perennials in the pansy family of flowers, characterized by smaller blooms and a slight difference in petal orientation. They also tend to be more heat and cold tolerant. Like pansies, their blooms are edible, and serve as a delightful garnish or candied cake topping. Plants will self-seed, allowing them to easily naturalize into any garden space. Once established, they require little care, simply plant once and wait for their cheerful faces to delight you each spring!
Location: Front of border, Spring garden, Mixed container
Bloom Period: May/June, September
Height: 6-8”
Plant Spacing: 6“
Perennial. Sweet, 1” flowers bloom in a blend of raspberry, plum and pale pink hues.
Viola are perennials in the pansy family of flowers, characterized by smaller blooms and a slight difference in petal orientation. They also tend to be more heat and cold tolerant. Like pansies, their blooms are edible, and serve as a delightful garnish or candied cake topping. Plants will self-seed, allowing them to easily naturalize into any garden space. Once established, they require little care, simply plant once and wait for their cheerful faces to delight you each spring!
Location: Front of border, Spring garden, Mixed container
Bloom Period: May/June, September
Height: 6-8”
Plant Spacing: 6“
Perennial. Bright, golden yellow blooms. An excellent filler for fresh or dried bouquets.
Yarrow grows tall and wide, with fine, feathery foliage and long stems that are excellent for cutting. They are a good choice near the vegetable garden, as they attract beneficial insects, pollinators and butterflies, and repel harmful pests. As an added bonus, they are one of the best companions for roses, serving similar pest control duties, without drawing undue resources from the soil. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating heat, drought, salt and poor soil conditions. They will easily naturalize into the garden, provided soil is well-draining and they receive adequate light.
Location: Sunny border, Wildflower meadow, Rose garden
Bloom Period: July to August
Height: 3-4’
Plant Spacing: 24”
Annual. Flowers burst open in gold, followed by the appearance of a red stripe down the center of each petal. ‘Zahara’ are continuously covered in vibrant, 2.5” blooms. They are tough plants, with high disease resistance and a “Flameproof” distinction that makes them ideal for hot, sunny dry areas in which other plants have failed.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 16-20”
Plant Spacing: 12”
NEW - Vegetables & Herbs
Slicing. Refreshing and delicious, Tasty Jade are a superior snacking and slicing cucumber. They are crisp and bitter-free. The long, slender, thin-skinned fruit will develop without pollination, making a seedless and burpless cuke. Eat fresh, toss into a salad, or layer onto a sandwich. These gems will not disappoint. Plants are prolific producers and disease resistant. Harvest cucumbers at 11-12”.
Harvest: 54 days
Height: vines up to 6-8’
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Deep-pink Italian eggplant that is mild-flavoured and non-bitter. Great for roasting, grilling, or for use in stir-fries and curries. Plants are strong and high-yielding. Harvest when fruit reaches 7-8” long.
Harvest: 65 days
Height: 2-4’
Plant Spacing: 18”
A beautiful, purple-striped Italian eggplant with a mild flavour and creamy texture. Great for grilling or roasting. Plants are prolific producers. Harvest when young at 4” or allow to mature to full size at 5-7” long.
Harvest: 65 days
Height: 2’
Plant Spacing: 18”
Bunching Onion. Rich, reddish purple bulbs with green stems. Easy to grow and well-suited to containers. They are not particular about soil type, provided it is well-draining. Do not separate bunches when planting.
To Harvest: Cut stalks when plants reach 12-18”
Harvest: 60 days
Plant Spacing: 4-6”
Shallot. Elongated bulbs have a delicate flavour, long shelf life, and are easy to peel. Plants can handle light frost and are ideal for raised beds or containers. They will benefit from a little bone meal at planting time. Transplant as a bunch, or gently tease apart for individual plants.
To Harvest: When the plant necks begin to fall over, gently pull up bulbs and let them rest on their sides in the garden for 2-7 days. Then bring indoors to an airy room away from direct sunlight to cure for 2-3 weeks. Once the green disappears, trim off roots and cut stems 1” from top of bulb. Cured bulbs store well for 6-9 months.
Harvest: 105 days
Plant Spacing: 4-6”
Heat Rating: 0 SHU. An Italian bull’s horn-type pepper that is fantastically sweet and fruity. The taste is similar to a red bell, but plants are easier to grow and much more prolific! Perfect for roasting, salads, stuffing or homemade paprika powder. Peppers can be harvested at mature size of 6” when green, or allowed to ripen to red.
Harvest: 60 days (green), 80 days (red)
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 14-18”
Heat Rating: 0 SHU. A Ukrainian heirloom with the thickest walls and sweetest taste of any pepper. Large fruit are uniquely heart-shaped. Superior for snacking or roasting. Plants are compact and easy to grow. Harvest when fruit ripens to deep red.
Harvest: 75-85 days
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 14-18”
Annual. Adorable, tiny leaves form small mounds that are perfect for small containers. Their flavour is spicy-sweet.
Basil is one of the most popular herbs in the kitchen and for good reason! Whip up some fresh pesto, add to your favourite pasta dish, or use full leaves to top pizza. In the garden, it is a great companion to members of the nightshade family; plant next to peppers and tomatoes to improve their flavour and repel harmful insects. Many varieties will thrive in small to medium sized pots. They prefer moist, rich, well-draining soil, require regular watering and monthly fertilization. Protect plants from wind, heavy rains, and cold weather. Harvest frequently to encourage new growth. Preserve leaves by freezing or drying.
Harvest: Once a branch has 6-8 leaves, prune back to the 1st set. Always leave at least 1/3 of the plant intact.
Plant Height: 8-12”
Plant Spacing: 6”