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Details Can grows to 2.5m with large seed heads.The selection work that has gone in to this line of sunflowers where plants that produce side shoots are pulled out, also once the plants have reached maturity Richard looks for those that have wide stumps which handle wind best along wind, seed heads that face vertical down so as to stop birds being able get at the seed are also selected.
Sow in spring in colder areas
Botanical name Helianthus annuus
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents approx 50
Grower name Richard Watson
Details The immature flower is eaten as a vegetable. The medicinal properties of Globe Artichoke have been known for many years. The leaves were very popular between the 16th and 19th centuries when they were used to stimulate bile flow and for a variety of digestive disorders.
Botanical name Cynara scolymus
Price per packet $5.00
Packet contents 20
Grower name Rick Ginders
Details All chrysanthemum flowers are edible, but the flavour varies widely from plant to plant, from sweet to tangy to bitter or peppery. It may take some experimentation to find flavours you like. The mild flavour that lends itself well to stir-fries.
Botanical name Chrysanthemum coronarium
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents approx 30
Grower name Rick Ginders
Cardoon - 106RW
Details A large perennial that can grow to 2m with at least a 1m spread, young leaves can be eaten in salads while the roots can be cooked like parsnips. Can grow in heavy clay soils but does prefer a well drained soil in full sun, is reasonably drought tolerate.
Botanical name Cynara cardunculus
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents 20
Grower name Richard watson
Details Tall, spindly, straight-stemmed almost hairless annual or short-lived perennial herb up to 1.8 m tall, with small pale purple flowers produced on a many-branched flower stalk. An amazing bee magnet in autumn. Seed originally given to Richard from a hobby grower in the US.
Botanical name Aster subulatus
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents Too many to count
Grower name Richard Watson
Nasturtium, Alaska Collection - 183SS
Details Nasturtium is an annual garden plant cultivated all over the world, know for it's companion planting. The stem can reach 60cm long, with small almost round veined leaves. The leaves and flowers can be used in salads with other greens, it has a slightly peppery taste reminiscent of watercress.
Propagation: Best sown directly where to grow in a warm sunny location, should germinate in 7-14 days.
Botanical name tropaeolum majus
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents 30
Grower name Sarah Smith
Poppy - Pink Pom Pom - 191RW
Details Grown primarily for their decorative seed pods, breadseed poppies are easy to grow and make a colourful addition to any garden.
Botanical name Papaver spp
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents Too many to count
Grower name Richard Watson
Details Old Spice has a wonderful colour mixture of white, pink and purple, and is heavily perfumed. Sweatpea is best sown in mid summer to late autumn, this heirloom variety will flower in 12-14 weeks.
Propagation: Soak the seeds in warm water for up to 24hrs, then sow in a tray of seed raising mix in a warm sunny position.
Botanical name lathyrus odoratus
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents 20
Grower name Sarah Smith
Details Avonview is a popular small growing lavender, perfect for rockeries or patio containers, can make a good low hedge. Thrives in open sunny positions in well drained soil. Trim after flowering in spring/summer to keep compact and to encourage new growth. Frost hardy to -5*
Propagation: Sow seeds in a tray of seed raising mix in a warm sunny location, should germinate in 14-21 days.
Botanical name lavandula stoechas
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents 20
Grower name Sarah Smith
Details Teasel - spiky flower heads were used for carding wool in the old days, also regarded as having some of the best bee attractant flowers.
Botanical name Dipsacus fullonum
Price per packet $4.00
Packet contents 20
Grower name Rick Ginders
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