Econseeds BV Hi Lights 2011 Elbaweg 15A 1607 MN HEM (Holland) Abbreviations P1 = First Year Flowering Perennial Tel (+31) 228 544066 Cutting/Border/Rock Etc
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EconSeeds BV Hi Lights 2011 Elbaweg 15A 1607 MN HEM (Holland) Abbreviations P1 = first year flowering perennial Tel (+31) 228 544066 cutting/border/rock etc. = predominant use of the plant Fax (+31) 228 542914 so-flo = time from sowing to flowering ds=directseeding E-mail [email protected] tp=pre-sow and plant out z= hardiness zone Achillea millefolium Cassis 0060.2650 perennial P1 cutting, border 6000 s/gr so-flo 22-24 weeks tp z3 Exceptional modern variety of Yarrow, producing many stems with warm cherry-red flower heads. Awarded a Fleuroselect Qualtiy Mark for fully first year flowering and a true perennial indeed. Thrives in all soils and climates. Excellent on the border and a good pot plant, too, 60 cm Achillea ptarmica The Pearl Superior 0060.5990 perennial P1 bedding, border, cutting 3300 s/gr so-flo 12 weeks tp z4 A much improved ptarmica with sprays of fully double white flowers on compact plants. Equally good as bedding plant annual (height 25 cm) or as a hardy perennial in the border. Height in the second season is 70 cm Agastache mexicana Liquorice blue 0146.2000 perennial P1 border, cutting 2400 s/gr so-flo 10-12 weeks tp z7 Flowering in only 10-12 weeks from seed but a true perennial, it produces long spikes of blue flowers in whorls. Attractive border plant, 70 cm Alyssum saxatile compactum sulphureum 0340.7800 perennial P1 border, rock, groundcover 1100 s/gr so-flo 18 weeks ds/tp z4/5 Popular spring-flowering rock garden plant in a new moonshine yellow colour. Easily cultivated and growing to only 20 cm. Fully perennial and wintergreen. Anagallis arvensis coerulea 0380.3300 annual border, bedding 1400 s/gr so-flo 14-16 weeks ds/tp Enchanting annual with flowers of an intense gentian blue colour, produced in great profusion. For edging, border, in pots and hanging baskets, 20 cm Anthemis arabica Criss Cross 0460.0300 (Cladanthus) annual border, bedding 4000 s/gr so-flo 10 weeks ds/tp When directseeded mid spring Anthemis arabica will show a 10 cm high flowering plant in 6 weeks time. Criss Cross from around the first flower 4 or 5 new stems will appear with new blooms out of which.. etc. slowly forming a mound of orange yellow flowers. Attractive in (patio) pots for late winter and spring display. Pleasantly scented if bruised or brushed against, 40 cm Asclepias incarnata Milkmaid 0720. 2000 perennial P1 border, cutting 235 s/gr so-flo 20-22 weeks ds/tp z3 Indispensable border plant with white umbels on a sturdy plant, flowering late summer and autumn. Sow late winter for first year flowering. Long lasting and thriving in moist to dry soils. The rose-pink flowered companion Soulmate is also available. Asperula orientalis Blue Surprise 0740.0460 annual border 900 s/gr so-flo 10 weeks ds/tp Easily grown and attractive annual with small delicately fragrant lavender-blue flowers. For moist shady spots in the garden, 25 cm Asphodeline lutea Yellow Candle 0760.4900 perennial border, landscaping 55 s/gr so-flo 2nd season z7/8 Handsome perennial with numerous stems and fragrant yellow flowers in long, dense spikes, 90 cm Briza media Doddering Dillies 1040.5100 perennial border, landscaping 1500 s/gr so-gro 12 weeks flo 22-24 weeks ds/tp z5 A most attractive perennial ornamental grass with delicate panicles of small heart-shaped spikelets. Very nice for edging and rockeries, 40 cm. Machine packaging of the seeds is possible. In case you wonder... Doddering Dillies is the common name. Calamintha nepeta 1160.4500 perennial P1 border, rock, herb 3300 s/gr so-flo 12 weeks ds/tp z5 Longflowering border plant and herb with small thyme-like lilac flowers and mint-scented leaves when brushed, 50 cm. Flowers the same year from seed. Needs a dry or well-drained spot in the garden where it will attract lots of bees. Cut back when necessary, and use as culinary herb with meat. Calandrinia umbellata Ruby Tuesday 1170.5000 Hhp/annual bedding, border 7000 s/gr so-flo 13-15 weeks ds/tp z7 Summer bedding plant for hot and sunny climates, with clusters of intense violet rose portulaca-like blooms. Good variety for both the professional and the home gardener, 15 cm Centaurea americana Aloha (Rose) and Aloha Blanca 1520.7150 and 7170 annual border, cutting 55 and 70 s/gr so-flo 16 weeks ds Robust and tall growing annuals with superb rose or white fluffy flowers of 15 cm across. Lovely in the border and as cut flower, both fresh and dried, 150 cm Chenopodium Strawberry Sticks 1700.1000 Chenopodium foliosum annual border 1250 s/gr so-flo 12 weeks ds The colourful strawberry-red fruits all along the stems make this plant most attractive in the border. The leaves are eaten raw or cooked as spinach. The fruits, although edible, are only nice to view, 40 cm Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium 1740.8200 perennial P1 border 600 s/gr so-flo 10-12 weeks ds/tp z6 Silvery-grey foliage with spicy fragrance, used, like Senecio/Dusty Miller, for contrast in the border. The flowers are daisy-like and white, 30-40 cm Cleome serrulata Solo 1830.1000 annual border 300 s/gr so-flo 12 weeks ds Easily grown plant with pink to white flowers with long crimson stamens on light green plants. The decorative seed pods are a bonus, 40 cm Coix lacryma-jobi 1930.4708 annual border 5 s/gr so-flo 14-16 weeks ds/tp Erect, leafy gras with sprays of drooping pearly-white seeds. Border plant of yesteryear, and the new trend now! Effective in flower arranging, too, 40-60 cm Commelina coelestis Sleeping Beauty 1985.0200 halfhardy perennial, grow as annual 250 s/gr so-flo 20 weeks tp z7 Produces vivid blue flowers in Tradescantia fashion from early summer till late fall. Commelina will grow practically anywhere, in full sun and in the shade, in dry and in wet soils. An easy to grow plant for the border and in pots with 4 or 5 together, 35-50 cm. Needs winter protection (or lift the tubers) or start from seed again in then next season. Cosmos bipinnnatus Pied Piper Red and Pied Piper Blush White 2090.6000 and 6010 annual border 175 s/gr so-flo 8-10 weeks ds Both colours are award-winning very lovely Cosmos varieties of the Sea Shell type, with fluted petals grouped around a yellow eye. The one in warm crimson red and the other in white with a hint of rose. For the home gardener who is in for something extravagant, 80 cm Crepis rubra 2140.6500 annual border 900 s/gr (semi-rubbed seeds) so-flo 12 weeks ds Easily grown border plant with showy pink flowers, 35 cm. Attractive in natural plantings, and best when directseeded. Available as semi-rubbed seeds, enabling machine filling and mixing. Dianthus deltoides F2 Canta Libre mix 2420.9300 perennial P1 bedding, border, parks 5700 s/gr so-flo 12 weeks ds/tp z4 Kieft/Econ’s new generation in Dianthus deltoides. High value hardy perennial mixture, abundantly flowering three months after sowing.Canta Libre is an outstanding series awarded a Fleuroselect Quality Mark. It is a charming mixture with pink, white and cherry-red flowers on bronze and green foliage. A mat forming true perennial, attractive in beds, borders and parks, 15 cm Dianthus knappii Yellow Harmony 2420.5355 perennial P1 border, landscaping 950 s/gr so-flo 22-25 weeks ds/tp z6 With its neatly untidy appearance it has more of a wild flower than most border pinks.The flowers are of a unique light yellow colour and blend in well with other plants. Easily grown and happily surviving many years in the garden, 50 cm Dorotheanthus bellidiformis Gelato annual bedding 3200 s/gr so-flo 11 weeks tp First series of separate colours Dorotheanthus, awarded by Fleuroselect and widely recognised. Strong, compact and richflowering plants smothered in blazing colours. Especially good in dry and sunny climates (with irrigation bans), 10 cm. Tip: when produced in packs: extreme dry culture results in abundant flowering. Cultural details are available. 2580.2308 bright red, FSQ 2580.2208 dark pink, FSN 2580.2508 orange, FSN 2580.2908 white, crispy white, warm red eye 2580.2408 yellow shades 2580.9058 formula mixture Eccremocarpus scaber Tresco mix 2650.9100 Hhp/annual climber 2600 s/gr so-flo 16 weeks ds/tp z9 Easily grown free-flowering climber with spikes of tubular flowers in trendy colours. When sown early, it will flower ihe same year in yellow, carmine and orange shades, 300 cm Eragrostis elegans 2720.2200 annual cutting, border 2500 s/gr so-flo 12-14 weeks ds/tp Ornamental grass with sprays of white spikelets. For fresh and dried cut, 50 cm. Machine packaging of the seeds is possible. Gaillardia pulchella dwarf Red Plume and Yellow Plume 3060.5000 and 7000 annual bedding border 600 s/gr so-flo 16-18 weeks ds/tp Dwarf and free-flowering annuals for packs and pots, profusely flowering with double red or buff yellow powderpuff blooms. Drought and heat tolerant, 25 cm Geum chiloense Mrs Bradshaw and Lady Stratheden 3190.1160 and 1150 perennial P1 border 650 and 350 s/gr so-flo 22-24 weeks tp Superior varieties for the border with wintergreen foliage and pleasing semi-double to double flowers. Generally very healthy. Available in scarlet (Mrs. Bradshaw) and clear yellow (Lady Stratheden), 60 cm Gomphrena globosa QIS® series 3290.9550 annual cutting, border 400 s/gr clean seeds so-flo 14 weeks tp Globular flowers in a mix: purple, dark rose, soft pink and white.