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Delphiniums are the stars of the early summer border. Plants form a low mound of deeply-cut green leaves, bearing tall spikes of satiny flowers. Removing faded spikes at the base will encourage repeat blooming in fall.
Cut back hard to encourage fresh foliage. Use a high phosphorous fertilizer each year, in early spring.
Hot, humid summers can bring on potential mildew.
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Flowering Season: Summer
Mature Size:
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Height: 60"
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Spread: 24"
Zone: 3
Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed
Lily of the Valley is easy and adaptable, this will even grow well in tubs or mixed containers. A favourite for growing as a ground-cover in shady areas, be sure to Protect from afternoon sun. Plants form a spreading clump of large green leaves, bearing short spikes of fragrant white bells in late spring.
Takes a year or two to establish, then spreads quickly. May go dormant in summer.
Tolerant of poor soils, even dry shade, but prefers a rich, moist soil.
CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.
CAUTION: Do not discard unwanted plants in any natural areas, as they will establish themselves and become invasive.
Light Requirement: Full to Part Shade
Flowering Season: Summer
Mature Size:
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Height: 6"
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Spread: 12"
Zone: 2
Among the most popular and easy to grow flowering vines, clematis are lovely deciduous vines which get covered with large single flowers. They grow best on a west facing wall, fence or arbour. Cover soil with mulch to keep the roots cool in the heat of the summer.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Mature Size:
- Height: 6 - 12'
- Width: 36 - 48"
Zone: 4
A Proven Winner Rose Mallow, Cherry Chocolatte is a very robust perennial that fills a lot of space in the garden. Even varieties that are considered “dwarf” grow at least three feet tall and wide, with standard-sized rose mallow growing 4-6 feet tall and wide. Find a place in your landscape where it will not be crowded by other plants, because it will quickly out compete your other perennials for space within a year or two. It is best to find a permanent spot the first time you plant it to avoid the need for transplanting later. Do not prune it to keep it smaller, as this will remove the flower buds.
Tender Zone 4 perennial so it will need heavy mulch before frost!
Flowering Season: Summer
Mature Size:
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Height: 36"
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Spread: 48"
Zone: 4A
Cannas need consistent water and evenly moist soil. Water often, especially in extreme heat. Insufficient water will cause the leaves to tear or crack. In addition to needing lots of water, cannas are hungry plants, although they store some food in their rhizomes. Feed them in early spring and midsummer
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Blooming Season |
Summer |
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Light Level |
Sun |
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Height |
90-152cm (30- 60") |
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Spread |
45-60cm (18-24'') |
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Spacing |
45-60cm (18-24'') |
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Zone (If applicable) |
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Attributes |
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds |
Images courtesy of: van Noort Bulb Co.
Abundant, small petunia-like flowers all season on cascading growth, no deadheading necessary.
Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Mature Size:
- Height: 6" - 12"
- Spread: 12" - 24"
Photos and Data Courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com
Abundant, small petunia-like flowers all season on cascading growth; low maintenance. Flower size is large for a Calibrabhoa, measuring up to 1 1/2 inches
Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Mature Size:
- Height: 6" - 12"
- Spread: 12" - 24"
Photos and Data Courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com
These big beans have big flavour. The 15cm (6”) pods are broad, flat, stringless, and medium green. The intense flavour of these Italian beans remains even after canning and processing. Or enjoy them straight out of the garden when they are sweet and crisp. Romano beans typically grow on tall vines that need to be supported by canes or trellises. Campo di Fiori Romano bean seeds produce tidy (determinate) bush bean plants that have a shorter harvest window. That is, the beans will all come at once during a two to three week period. The trade off is the convenience of smaller bush plants that will produce well in large containers.
Matures in 58 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
- Bush beans
- Big beans with big flavour
- Broad, flat, stringless pods
- Open-pollinated seeds
- Matures in 58 days
Sow bush bean seeds 2-5cm (1-2”) deep, 5-8cm (2-3”) apart, in rows 45-60cm (18-24”) apart. Thin to at least 15cm (6”) apart in each row. If the weather is too wet, beans can also be started in pots indoors and set out carefully a few weeks later. For a longer harvest, plant at 3 week intervals.
Lathyrus odoratus. Its rich colour range is dominated by blues and purples, but accented by the occasional highlight of scarlet or pure white. The stems are long, sturdy and uncommonly straight for excellent cut flowers. The vines are not huge at five feet tall, but larger than described them in our catalogue. We have them on a trellis growing quite upright, and they are still very much in bloom in early August. We rate the fragrance at medium-strong (6/10), but as cut flowers, they are among the best. Keep cutting flowers or removing any seed pods that form in order to prolong the flowering period. Try Bijou sweet peas in large containers to bring colour and fragrance to your patio garden.
Annual
Tropaeolum minus. This sumptuous mixture includes flowers from solid blood red to cream with red flecks and edges. Bloody Mary Nasturtium seeds produce low growing, clump-forming plants with darker than average leaves. The edible flowers are typically spicy, but also have a certain sweetness. This annual works well in containers, and blooms continuously from June to August. It was a very popular hit in our summer trials, and drew a lot of attention.
Annual
- Hardy annual
- Gorgeous, variable flowers
- Grows to 30cm (12") tall
- Edible flowers
Sow seeds 5mm – 1cm (¼”-½”) deep. If starting indoors, provide darkness during germination, followed by bright light. Space smaller varieties 15-30cm (6-12″) apart, and the big ones like Tall Single 60-90cm (24-36″) apart.
Jennye aster plants are characterized by their delicate, lace-like foliage and clusters of bright pink, star-shaped flowers. They add a graceful and vibrant touch to any garden, particularly in the fall season.
Light Requirement: Full sun
Flowering Season: Late Summer
Mature Size:
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Height: 12 - 18"
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Spread: 12 - 18"
Zone: 3a
Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed
Blue Banana is one of the sweetest of the family with a flavour that has been described as 'smoked strawberry'. These large, sweet berries are good for fresh eating along with cooking, baking, and preserving.
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Height: 5'
Width: 5'
Zone: 2
Photo and data courtesy of Aubin Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolor.
Strawberry Blonde French marigold brightens the garden with its colour changing blooms in lovely shades of yellow, coral, and rose. An excellent choice for containers and landscape borders. In cooler temperatures, colour contrast is more distinct. Keep spend flowers deadheaded for a continuous carpet of blooms midsummer to fall. Mounded hait of 20-25cm x 20-25cm (8-10" x 8-10.
C. pepo. Sunburst scallopini seeds produce a big bush bearing vivid deep yellow pattypans that look like jewels. These dazzling miniatures are best picked at 5cm (2"). Steam them whole or saut̩ée in a little butter. These tasty summer squash remain tender up to about 15cm (6") in diameter, but we prefer picking them shortly after pollination. The female flowers can also be picked the morning they open and stuffed, with the immature fruit ovary attached at the base. This makes a very striking addition to any gourmet meal, and the edible flowers are mild and delicious. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Matures in 50 days. (Hybrid seeds)
- Beautiful lemon yellow
- Mild flavour
- Tender and sweet
- Hybrid seeds
