2012 Unique Annual Sampler
Each sampler flat will contain eight plants each (two jumbo 4-packs) of four varieties of the old-fashioned annual flowers below, for a total of 32 plants per flat. A half flat will contain one 4-pack of four different varieties, for a total of sixteen plants.
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Calendula 'Zen Gold' is a lovely compact variety with vibrant yellow flowers that keep coming from early summer to fall. The flowers are large, edible, and make gorgeous garnishes. |  |
Anchusa 'Blue Bird' produces deep gentian blue flowers for most of the summer, and is one of the best pollinator plants we've seen. If you're growing a veggie patch and need helper bees, try putting some of these nearby. |
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Nicotiana is a favorite with gardeners due to its elegant, star-shaped, tubular flowers and sweet fragrance. Plant in full, hot sun for fast and luscious growth. It's self cleaning and adds beautiful height to your plantings. |  |
Aster 'Florette Mix' is a superb variety with large, unusual flowers on sturdy stems. It's striking in the border, and makes a sensational, long-lasting cut flower. |
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Gaillardia 'Sundance Bicolor' covers itself with delightful pompom flowers from Spring through fall. Petals are a bronze-red with golden tips. It's easy to grow, and does well in containers or beds. |
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Marigold 'Signet Yellow' is a beautiful, tall marigold with lacy, lemon-scented foliage and small cheery blossoms. It makes a gorgeous foil to many larger flowers. 8" - 12" tall. |
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Strawflower 'King Size Mix' produces dozens of prickly, papery flowers that kids love. Dry them for winter by picking the blooms before they are fully opened. This variety has been selected for extra-large flowers. |
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Amaranthus 'Aurora' is an ornamental foliage plant. Its creamy yellow leaves top tell green spires, lending height and drama to your beds. |
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Cleome is a garden favorite that blooms profusely all summer, and has gorgeous leaves and pretty flowers. It grows 3-4' tall, making it an excellent centerpiece in flowerbeds or large containers. |  |
Campanula 'Canturbury Bells' is one of the ultimate cottage garden flower varieties. Spires of violet, purple, pink, or white bells will sway beautifully in your yard, or make luscious cuts. Grows 24"-31" tall in sun to part shade. |
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Lunaria biennis, also known as money plant, has lovely purple flowers in summer, and then yields papery round seed "coins" in the fall that are outstanding in arrangements or wreaths. |  |
Nigella 'Miss Kekyll Sky Blue' bears vibrant light blue flowers on lacey foliage. Its late season, structurally striking seed pods give it multi-season interest. Both flowers and pods make fantastic cuts. |
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Scabiosa 'Imperial HybridMix' has masses of flowers in a range of super-saturated, glimmering colors. These remarkable flowers are always admired by garden experts and kids alike. |  |
Rudbeckia 'Prarie Sun' is a constant bloomer and an unusual addition to the garden. Its green centers are unique and startling. Plant in full sun and enjoy its large flowers from June until frost. 30"-36" tall. |
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Lychnis, or Rose Campion, has been a favorite for generations. Deep magenta flowers are beautifully offset by the fuzzy, silvery foliage, and butterflies can't resist them! |  |
Rudbeckia 'Moreno' is a glorious mahogany charmer that will make you welcome the fall and its rich palette. This plant readily self sows, so expect to see it next year too! |