Autumn Beauty
Sunflower
2 -3m tall stalks with multiple smaller heads showcasing a range of yellows, oranges, and reds. Brilliant display of fall colours attracts pollinators late in the season.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 25 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Direct seed mid-May to early June or Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Plants should be thinned to 15 to 30 cm.
Latin Name
Helianthus annuus
Days to Maturity
85-100 Days
Blue Boy - Bachelor's Button
Blue Boy - Bachelor's Button
Known as bachelor’s Button or corn flower this blue variety sits on top of 3-foot stems. Very easy to grow and excellent in both fresh cut and dried bouquets.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 50 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Space transplants around 12" apart to get maximum plant size.
Latin Name
Centaurea cyanus
Days to Maturity
65-75 Days
Bright Lights Cosmo
Cosmo
Brilliant yellow to reddish orange single flowers. Great attraction for bumblebees, monarchs and other beneficial pollinators. Plants grow to ~1m tall. Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 25 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Space transplants around 12" apart to get maximum plant size.
Latin Name
Cosmo sulphureus
Days to Maturity
50-65 Days
BRG Calendula Mix
Calendula
Aka Pot Marigold. Edible petals. A beauty in the garden with a wide range of colours. Multiple buds per plant and is sure to attract pollinators. Calendula has many medical properties and is commonly used in salves.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 25 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Space transplants around 12" apart to get maximum plant size.
Latin Name
Calendula sp.
Days to Maturity
50-55 Days
Porcupine Orange Calendula
Calendula
Aka Pot Marigold. A beauty in the garden with puffy orange petals. Multiple buds per plant and is sure to attract pollinators. Calendula has many medical properties and is commonly used in salves.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 25 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Space transplants around 12" apart to get maximum plant size.
Latin Name
Calendula sp.
Days to Maturity
50-55 Days
Mexican Sunflower
Mexican Sunflower
Beautiful bright orange flowers cover 60-75 cm tall bushing plants. Makes a very attractive border and loved by butterflies.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 25 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 3-6 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Transplant seedlings 30 cm apart to maximize plant size.
Latin Name
Tithonia rotundifolia
Days to Maturity
80 Days
BRG Straw Flower Mix
Straw Flower
Grows 3’ tall. Produces multiple papery flowers. An attractive addition to the garden, excellent for making dried bouquets.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 50 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Space transplants around 12" apart to get maximum plant size.
Latin Name
Helichrysum bracteatum
Days to Maturity
75-85 Days
Bernary's Giant Yellow Zinnia
Zinnia
Taller plants producing numerous large fully double bright yellow flowers. Blooms are large and vibrant. Attractive to pollinators. Excellent for a cut flower and makes beautiful bouquets. Every year we get dozens of monarchs and humming birds feeding from the zinnias.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 25 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Transplant seedlings 30 cm apart to maximize plant size. Pinching plant tips when young will promote plant to for smaller bushes
Latin Name
Zinnia elegans
Days to Maturity
75-85 Days
BRG Zinnia Mix
Zinnia
Taller plants produce numerous large colourful long lasting flowers. Attractive to pollinators. Excellent for a cut flower and makes beautiful bouquets. Every year we get dozens of monarchs and this year we spotted our first humming bird feed from the zinnias.
Seeds Per Package
Approx. 25 Seeds
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant any time after threat of frost has passed. Transplant seedlings 30 cm apart to maximize plant size. Pinching plant tips when young will promote plant to for smaller bushes
Latin Name
Zinnia elegans
Days to Maturity
75-85 Days