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Flowers 2022
Flowers 2022

alyssum

short

sow in early may. partitioning roots. non competeing plant.

amaranth_red

Ht. 36–60" (med)

Direct sow in late spring, once night time temperatures are steadily above 10°C (50°F). Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-24°C. (wait til a bit warmer). 3-5' h x 2' w

amaranth_white

med

(same as red)3-5' h x 2' w

cactus

tall

Direct sow after last frost. Anytime in may. 3' h x 1.5' w

calendula_art_shades

tall

Direct sow in early spring when light frost is still a possibility, and continue to sow every two to three weeks until early summer for fall flowers. 30-45cm, 11-17" tall. Height Up To 60cm (23.6in) Spread Up To 20cm (7.9in)

calendula_neon

tall

Direct sow in early spring when light frost is still a possibility, and continue to sow every two to three weeks until early summer for fall flowers. 2-2.5' h x 1' w.

candy_cane

tall

2.5' h x 1.5' w. can flop over late in season

comsos_seashells

tall

Direct sow after the last frost date.

coreopsis_mardi_gras

short

To grow perennial coreopsis from seed, sow under cover in late winter.

coreopsis_roulette

short

To grow perennial coreopsis from seed, sow under cover in late winter.

corn

tall

glass gem harvest The best corn crops in Ontario are usually obtained from corn planted in late April and the first half of May because the crop is able to utilize the full growing season. The optimum corn planting date in Southwestern Ontario is on or before May 7, or May 10 in Central and Eastern Ontario.May 1, 2020

cosmos_doubleclick

tall

cosmos_orange

H 6"

cosmos_picotee

tall

dwarf

short

early_wonder

tall

75cm height 20cm spread, 7.8 inches.

envy

tall

60cm height/24-30". 75cm spread, 29 inches

eskimo

H 12” to 14”

direct sow 2 weeks before last frost.

forecast

tall

Height: 60-80cm (24-31”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

jolly_jester

short

direct sow 2 weeks before last frost.

josephs_coat

tall

3-4' h x 1.5'
Seed to Bloom: 12 weeks (3 months)

passionflower

vine

persian_carpet

short

12"–16" tall, 12" wide

pink_poppy

med

very early spring [they need freeze/thaw conditions in order to germinate]

pinwheel

short

profusion

short

spry_marigold

short

glads video

strawflower

Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).A

want list: heliopsis with veined leaves stays in clump 20ish inches tall. purple agastache is perfect complemntary color.both perrenials.garden answer

- Rose campion (Lychnis coronaria)
-magenta, bright pink and white
-It grows naturally on rocky, scrubby hillsides. The plants do well in rock gardens, xeriscaping,
-Flowers are sparse the first year but numerous in the second year. In the third year, the numbers of blossoms begin to decline, but they are eager reseeders that regenerate themselves every year.
-prefers poor, dry soil over rich soil, and tolerates alkaline or calcareous soil.
- late May through July, and into August.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Rose Campion Care: How To Grow Rose Campion Flowers https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/rose-campion/rose-campion-care.htm
https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/article/rose-campion/

borage

lambs ear

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