A. Calendula 'Frost Princess'
Calendula officinalis (ka-LEND-yew-luh)
1.5-2' h x 1-1.5' w | HA
The first white calendula! Butter yellow buds open
to reveal snow white petals brushed with yellow on
the reverse. A reliably double flowered form that is
tall, graceful and easy to grow, this calendula makes
a floriferous addition to spring and fall gardens in
warmer areas, and adds all season color in cooler
summer areas. Deadhead for continued bloom. Known
as Calendula 'Snow Princess' in Europe.
S1325 Seed packet...90 seeds...$2.99
B. Calendula `Kablouna Lemon'
C. officinalis
2' h x 1' w | HA
Once called Pot of Gold, an appropriate
moniker for these sunny yellow orbs of
bloom. Sown direct in early spring, they
bloom quickly and self sow for years of
carefree color. Pull the edible petals for
colorful and aromatic additions to quick
breads, soups, and salads.
S699 Seed packet..90 seeds...$2.99
C. Calendula `Neon'
C. officinalis
2-2.5' h x 1' w | HA
Glowing as if from within, `Neon' has orange
petals with a flashing reverse of burnt umber.
No flower is more welcome wherever it
appears from self-sowing; it keeps company
with veggies in the kitchen garden quite well.
Deadhead for neatness and continued bloom
and be sure to pick petals for sprinkling over
salads!
S792 Seed packet...113 seeds...$2.99
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D. Calendula 'Red Devil'
C. officinalis
2' h x 1.5' w | HA
We love the two-toned petals
of calendulas, this exclusive
variety has layers of deep
orange petals with a flaming
red reverse and smoldering
dark-eyed centers.
S1345 Seed packet...90
seeds...$2.99
E. Calendula `Pacific Apricot
Beauty'
C. officinalis
2' h x 1.5' w | HA
This is a lovely old-fashioned variety,
the many-petaled flowers are warm
apricot brushed with creamy yellow,
and are held on tall stems, easy to view
without the back-breaking crouching
that so many modern dwarf varieties
require. The soft color looks lovely with
lavender and baby blue flowers.
S1269 Seed packet...90 seeds
...$2.99
F. Calendula `Pink Surprise'
C. officinalis
1.5-2' h x 1' w | HA | Self sows
Antique names such as Summer's
Bride or Pot Marigold attest to
calendula's long reign in gardens.
This variety has overlapping petals
of peach infused with pink. Pair
with Chinese-forget-me-not for a
picture perfect vignette.
S307 Seed packet...86 seeds
...$2.99
G. Calendula `Radio'
C. officinalis
1.5-2' h x 1' w | HA | Self Sows
Marmalade -orange
quilled petals are
arrayed around sunny yellow
centers--a delicious confection,
literally, for calendula petals have
been used to color and flavor cakes
and stews since Roman times. Easy
to grow and long blooming.
S793 Seed packet...90 seeds
...$2.99
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H. California Poppy `Bridal Bouquet'
Eschscholzia californica (es-SHOL-zee-uh)
8-12" h x 6" w | HA | Self sows
Gathered chiffon petals in hues of pink and
cream; femininity defined. All they require is
well drained cool soil to germinate and a little
thinning to allow them to develop fully.
S661 Seed packet...300 seeds...$3.99
I. California Poppy `Jelly Beans'
E. californica
8-12" h x 6" w | HA | Self sows
A mouth-watering mix of 2" wide satiny blooms
in shades of orange, salmon, rose and gold.
Fantastic paired with blue cornflowers. Easy to
grow, just scatter in well-drained, cool soil.
S636 Seed packet...344 seeds...$3.99
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J. California Poppy 'Rouge'
E. californica
1.5' h x 8" w | HA | Self sows
Glossy petals of orange, scarlet, and deep red are
dazzling against the upright blue green filigree
foliage. The flowers are large, 3" across, and
bloom early summer to fall where summer temps
are moderate. Deadhead for continued bloom.
S1334 Seed packets...275 seeds...$2.99
K. Castor Oil Bean `Carmencita'
Ricinus communis (RISS-in-us)
6' h x 3' w | TA | Self sows
Burnished chocolate leaves with red veins cre-
ate a bold tropical look in the garden. Lustrous
spires of cherry-red seedpods, covered in soft
spines, follow insignificant flowers. All parts
poisonous.
Seeds highly poisonous.
Remove
seedpods before seeds drop.
S360 Seed packet...9 seeds...$3.99
L. Castor Oil Bean `New Zealand Purple'
R. communis
6' h x 3' w | TA | Self sows
A Victorian favorite accent plant, often sur-
rounded by caladiums and coleus. Vick's 1904
Garden and Floral Guide listed `Duchess of
Edinburg' with dark purple stems and leaves.
Ours is a similar inky purple, the spiky seedpods
just as dark as the leaves. A heat-lover, it does
well in humidity, too. All parts poisonous.
Seeds
highly poisonous
, remove just before they fall.
S881 Seed packet...7 seeds...$2.99
M. Castor Oil Bean
`Zanzibarensis Mix'
R. communis
6-10' h x 3.5' w | TA | Self sows
Harder and harder to find today, this
Victorian era plant sports immense green
leaves with decorative white ribbing and
stout green stems with a white or violet
bloom. Fast growing, it will fill in any bare
spots with tropical splendor. All parts
poisonous.
Seeds highly poisonous
--remove
seed heads before they drop seeds.
S288 Seed packet...8 seeds...$2.99
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