Tidy Tips Seeds Drought Resistant Wildflower Seed

Tidy Tips Seeds

5000 Seeds
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34.99

SEEDS PER POUND

400,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 -10

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Rich, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.3

DEER RESISTANT

No

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through winter

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Sinningia speciosa

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

WIDTH

30 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow with white edge

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Limnanthes douglasii

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 9

HEIGHT

14 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to frost season begins in fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, pH 6.0 - 6.9

DEER RESISTANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 11

HEIGHT

120 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Rich, loamy soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

No

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Rosy purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained soils, pH 6.6 to 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

12 - 18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 11

HEIGHT

100 - 140 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

No

HOUSE PLANT

No

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Tidy Tips (Layia Platyglossa) - Grown from Tidy Tips seeds, these daisy-like little annuals are charming and so cheerful! Layia Platyglossa Tidy Tips are a native of California and are drought tolerant. Tidy Tips wildflowers have 1 - 1 1/2 inch flowers that are bright golden yellow with a distinct, sharp margin of white on the tips - hence their name.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 9 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

6 inches

Tidy Tips (Layia Platyglossa) - Grown from Tidy Tips seeds, these daisy-like little annuals are charming and so cheerful! Layia Platyglossa Tidy Tips are a native of California and are drought tolerant. Tidy Tips wildflowers have 1 - 1 1/2 inch flowers that are bright golden yellow with a distinct, sharp margin of white on the tips — hence their name. Leaves are small and narrow. Tidy Tips flowers are excellent for cutting and are perfect for xeriscape rock gardens. They also look great in flower boxes and in the front of a border.

Sow Layia Tidy Tips flower seeds as soon as the ground can be prepared in the spring. Sow the flower seeds on the surface of a prepared seed bed and lightly cover with soil. Tidy Tips seeds will produce blooms 14 weeks after sowing.

Tidy Tips grow quickly from seed, bloom heavily and die with the first frost. Like most annuals, they can re-seed for the next season if the wildflower seeds fall on bare ground. Some gardeners will sow Layia Platyglossa seeds in early spring and again in summer to prolong the bloom season. 

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TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia seeds to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact Gloxinia plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great house plant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms! Sinningia Speciosa is often referred to as Florist's Gloxinia or Brazilian Gloxinia.

Gloxina seeds are a bit tricky to germinate and do best indoors and under lights. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Sinningia Speciosa seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep it saturated. Florist's Gloxinia care includes avoiding watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. The Brazilian Gloxinia plant needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minimum and don't fertilize.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to prune my gloxinia?

A

To encourage a longer bloom season, you will need to deadhead your spent flowers. After the bloom period is over and your plant enters dormancy, prune back any dead or dying foliage.

Q

My leaves are dropping, what do I do?

A

This can occur from sudden temperature changes such as drafts.

Q

My leaves look scorched, why?

A

Direct sunlight can burn the leaves of your gloxinia, causing them to scorch and crisp.

Q

My flowers are losing their vibrancy, what do I do?

A

This is typically caused by inadequate light move your plant to an area with more light but not direct sunlight.

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TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Sow seed 1/8 inch deep

SOIL TYPE

Fertile, well draind soil from sandy loam to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination occurs

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Douglasii) - Grow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds for this annual that is native to California. Limnanthes is commonly called Poached Egg Plant or Meadowfoam, and it is not only visually very striking and attractive, but it also has a very nice aroma as well. Limnanthes Poached Egg Plant is not fussy about soil, and it will easily and quickly spread, creating a low-growing, shiny, carpet. Each meadowfoam plant can spread up to 30 inches! Poached Egg Limnanthes is a very long blooming annual with a mass of charming, 1 inch clear white and lemony yellow 2-toned blooms on 8 inch stems. It easily sows its own flower seeds for next year's display. Meadowfoam plants are great as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too.

Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings. 

Common Questions

Q

What are these flowers used for in the landscape?

A

These are great for beds and borders, city gardens, prairie gardens, cottage gardens and in containers.

Q

Do these flowers attract any pollinators?

A

Yes, these flowers will reward your garden by attracting bees, butterflies and pollinating insects.

Q

Do I need to prune at the end of their bloom season?

A

Yes, these should be pruned back after they are done flowering.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

30 - 60 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Lightly cover seed

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

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Rosa Chinensis

China Rose (Rosa Chinensis Angel Wings) - Start Rosa Chinensis seed and enjoy these lovely China Rose plants. China Rose Angel Wings flower seeds produce a mixture of blooms. The blooms are a mix of singles and doubles and the colors range from shades of rose and pink to white. China Rose uses include containers and front of the border plantings. This miniature rose reaches a height of 12 - 14 inches, and it prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How To Grow China Rose From Seed: Start the Rosa Chinensis seed indoors in late winter. Use a quality seed starting mix, press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the miniature rose seeds cool and moist. The germination can be irregular and take some extra time so patience is required. Once the China Rose seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into larger individual pots. Apply a liquid fertilizer at half the concentration every 2 weeks. When the plants are 3 - 4 inches, begin to acclimate them to the outdoors for 10 days or more. Plant the China Roses into rich, well-draining soil. Typically there are a few flowers the first year, and the following year will produce many more blooms. Keep faded flowers trimmed and fertilize regularly for the best display of blooms.

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TEMPERATURE

60 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

12 - 40 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16th inch deep

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keeps seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 - 12 inches

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodociton Atrosanguineus) - Grow Rhodociton Atrosanguineus seeds for an exotic vine that will have everyone's attention! Rhodociton Purple Bell Vine has heart-shaped leaves and dark purple bell-shaped flowers that dangle from thread-like stems. Bell Vine uses include baskets where it will cascade over the edges and look stunning or give it a trellis where it will grow with support up to 120 inches in height. Rhodociton Purple Bells needs rich, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade although it prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates. Purple Bells bloom from late spring to late fall.

Sow Purple Bell Vine seeds indoors in late winter. Gently press the flower seeds into the soil and barely cover the seed with soil. Keep consistently moist until germination occurs. Harden the seedlings off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Purple Bell Vine is free-flowering and needs little care.

Common Questions

Q

What type of structures can I use for this vine to grow up?

A

These are perfect for walls, trellis, pergola, fences or cascading from a hanging basket.

Q

Are Rhodochiton flowers fragrant?

A

Rhodochiton flowers are not typically fragrant, but they are valued for their ornamental, bell-shaped flowers.

Q

Do I need to prune my plants?

A

It helps to prune them back to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth.

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TEMPERATURE

73F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and press in to soil

SOWING RATE

7 - 8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Angulata Rosy Purple) - Rehmannia Angulata seeds can be grown as annuals in all climates and as perennials in USDA zones 7 - 11. Commonly referred to as Chinese Foxglove, this beauty does well in full sun or partial shade, and the Chinese Foxglove plants continuously produce large, foxglove-like flowers from late spring through fall. The flowers can measure 2 - 3 inches across and are rosy purple with spotted throats. Chinese Foxglove is great in the flower border, and the flowers are nice for cutting. A synonymous botanical name is Rehmannia elata.

How To Grow Chinese Foxglove From Seeds: Sow the Rehmannia Angulata seeds indoors in the late winter. In a starter tray using quality soil, press the flower seeds gently into the soil. Keep the Chinese Foxglove seeds consistently moist until germination occurs. Transplant the Chinese Foxglove seedlings into 3 inch pots and let them grow on indoors until all danger of frost has passed. Harden the Chinese Foxglove plants off for 10 days or more before planting outdoors. Provide winter mulch for extra protection in zones 7 and 8.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

Yes, you will need to deadhead spent flowers to maintain plants vigor.

Q

What are some good ways to use in landscape?

A

Flowers are wonderful for beds and borders, wall side borders, cottage gardens or city gardens are all great ways to use Rahmannia.

Q

Do flowers attract any pollinators to the garden?

A

Yes, hummingbirds enjoy these flowers.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 60 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and lightly cover 1/16 inch

SOIL TYPE

Grows in a variety of soil types from sandy loams to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Pinkhead Smartweed (Polygonum Capitatum Punching Balls) - Polygonum Capitatum seeds can be grown to form a low-growing, spreading ground cover. A synonymous botanical name is Persicaria Capitata, and it has many common names: Pinkhead Smartweed, Pink Knotweed, Pink Clover, and Pink Fleece Flower. Pink Knotweed uses include containers, baskets, edging the front of the border or as ground cover plants. It looks especially lovely in raised beds or containers where it can spill over the edges. Pinkhead Smartweed is praised for its burgundy tinted foliage and small coral-pink round flower heads. It is a tough, easy-to-grow ground cover for sun or shade with a long bloom season.

Start Polygonum Capitatum seeds indoors in late winter for areas with a short growing season. Use quality seed starting soil and small pots. Press the ground cover seeds into the moistened soil and lightly cover. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. After danger of frost has passed, transplant the Pink Knotweeds seedlings outdoors after hardening the ground cover plants for 10 days or more. For areas with a long growing season, start the Knotweed ground cover seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a weed-free seedbed and lightly cover the seeds with soil after broadcasting.

 

 

Common Questions

Q

How are plants used in the landscape?

A

These are versatile plants that are commonly used as a ground cover, it can also be grown in containers, used for edging in your borders or planted in raised beds. These are a good choice for erosion control as well.

Q

Can I prevent the spreading of plants?

A

Yes, deadhead your blooms before they go to seed to prevent unwanted plants.

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TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1 inch deep

SOWING RATE

1 seed per plant

MOISTURE

Keep the soil moderately moist during germination

PLANT SPACING

6 inches

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Scarlet Runner Beans

Scarlet Runner Bean Mix (Phaseolus Coccineus Mix) - Every gardener should try growing Scarlet Runner Beans seeds. This unique plant is a decorative runner beans mix with colorful beans, three flower colors and edible young pods. Here are some very interesting facts about Phaseolus Coccineus Scarlet Runner:

  • They are nutritious, good and healthy to eat
  • Have a more distinctive flavor than French beans
  • You can eat the fresh pods after cooking, or harvest seeds from older pods to cook as haricot beans
  • They are often prolific croppers - with a freezer you can grow enough to last many months
  • They easily grow in odd spaces amongst flowers, etc...
  • Scarlet Runner Beans also have attractive flowers
  • Flat runner beans are not stocked fresh in small fruit and vegetable shops, or in tins or frozen packs
  • Like other plants of the pea family this crop leaves your soil enriched in nitrogen

Scarlet Runner Beans have brilliant red flowers that last throughout the summer. This wonderful mix has brown, purple, and red flamed beans as well as white. Flowers are scarlet, white, and bi-color red and white. The blossoms are less than an inch across and grow in clusters. The edible beans grow up to a foot long and are especially good when picked young. Pick them often to promote continued flowering. The Scarlet Runner Bean vine will quickly and brilliantly cover fences, trellises and other garden structures and will climb 10 - 12 feet.

Sow Scarlet Runner Beans seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Plant Phaseolus Coccineus seed 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Germination takes 7 - 14 days. Keep the soil moderately moist during germination. Thin 4 - 6 inches apart when plants are 2 - 3 inches tall.

Runner beans are a favorite with hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant some on a back fence or a trellis and enjoy the flowers and the hummingbirds year after year! Plants need full sun and plenty of water. Growing Scarlet Runner Beans is fun and rewarding!

Common Questions

Q

What are some good companion plants for scarlet runner beans?

A

Plants such as basil, borage, catnip, dill, monarda, oregano, rosemary, summer savory and nasturtiums are great companion plants for scarlet runner beans.

Q

Are there plants I should not plant with scarlet runner beans?

A

Yes, do not plants near garlic, onions, chives, leeks, scallions, shallots, peppers, wormwood, fennel, broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, beets, sunflowers, tomato’s or gladioli.

Q

Do I need to fertilize my plants?

A

No, beans are considered soil builders and rarely need any fertilizers during the growing season.

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