Zucchini Flower' title='Zucchini Flower' />Flowers from Seed Garden Guides. Love Lies Bleeding. Love Lies BleedingAmaranthus cauditisCrimson tassels cascade to the ground from an exotic, showy, bushy plant. Love lies bleeding was popular in colonial America and Victorian English gardens, and the plants history is as colorful as its reddish purple tassels. Adds drama and a touch of the tropics to the back of the border, and is often used as a focal point. Crows Nest Primitive Shoppe offering handmade gifts for the home, specializing in bee skeps. Female zucchini blossoms are directly attached to the fruit left. Male blossom are attached to a long stem. This wonderful recipe shows you how to make roasted patty pan squash and pair it with herbed chickpeas for a super satisfying dish. Vegan option included. Tassels can reach 1. Also called tassel flower, princes feather and red cockscomb. Flower Type Annual. Bloom Time Summer to Early Fall. Height 3 to 4Exposure Full Sun. ZUCCHINI is probably the easiest of all vegetables to store for winter use. Just shred it, salt it, squeeze it, and bag it. The squeezing step is especially. Chopped Vegetable 8. When to Sow Outside Spring, after the average last day of frost. When to Sow Inside 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Seed Depth 18 inch. Seed Spacing 1 Days to Emerge 7 1. Thinning When 2 tall thin to 1. Impatien Swirl. Impatiens. Swirl MixImpatiens walleranaThere simply are not many plants that flower proflifically in the shade loike impatiens. The flower petals shimmer with an unusual glow in pink, coral and peach, surrounded by a darker petal margin that distinctively sets off each bloom. Croissant Appetizers. Best planted grouped in beds or borders. For cherry winter color, can also be grown indoors in a bright location as a houseplant. Average Count 3. Seeds. Flower Type Annual. Bloom Time Summer to first fall frost. Height 8 tall. Exposure Shade or part shade. When to Sow Outside Spring after the last frost. When to Sow Inside 6 8 weeks before last frost. Seed Depth Press lightly into soil. Requires light to germinate. Seed Spacing 1Days to Emerge 7 2. Thinning 8 to 1. California PoppyEschscholzia californicaThe bright yellow orange flowers and finely divided gray green foliage of the California poppy look best when planted in large drifts, although it grows well even in crevices of rockeries. Flowers appear in spring and last throughout the summer. They are suitable for cutting but will close at night. Place flowers in water immediately after cutting. Plants grow 1. 2 2. The plant is not suitable for the tropics, but will grow well in most other climates. It must have full sun and well drained soil, but will tolerate poor soil. Sow seeds in fall or early spring directly in the garden as it is not easy to transplant. Seeds should be planted or less deep and take care not to dislodge seeds when watering. Water regularly to establish, and only an occasional deep watering is required thereafter. Plants are drought tolerant and overwatering will cause the roots to rot. Fertilizing is usually not necessary and overferitlizing will cause an abundance of foliage with no flowers. Flower Type. Annual perennialBloom Time. Spring and Fall. Height. Exposure. Full Sun. When to Sow Outside. In cold climates, sow in spring as early as the soilcan be worked. In warm climates, sow in fall for falland early spring color. When to Sow Inside. Does not transplant well. Seed Depth. 18Seed Spacing. Days to Emerge. 10. Thinning. When 1 tall thin to 6apart. Bluebells Desert. Bluebells, DesertPhacelia campanulariaLuminous, upward facing chalices glow in the spring garden. Tough and easy desert bluebells laugh off the most inhospitable conditions. For the greatest impact, plant in large numbers. Plant in spaces between paving stones, in rock gardens, and in the front of the flower beds. A useful suggestion sow little strips of bluebells between vegetable rows. The beautiful flowers will be covered with butterflies and bees. Average Count 1. Seeds. Flower Type Annual. Bloom Time Spring. Height 4 to 1. 4 tall. Exposure Light shade or sun. When to Sow Outside IN early spring, 3 4 weeks before average last frost. In mild winter climates, sow in fall. Flowers bloom for about a month. Staggered sowings will produce most of the season except where very hot. When to Sow Inside 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Seed Depth 14 Seed Spacing 1Days to Emerge 5 to 1. Thinning When 1 tall thin to 8 apart. Zinnia Cut and Come Again. Zinnia Cut and Come AgainZinnia pumilaCut these old fashioned blooms for your bouquets, and flowers will come again, producing continuously from early summer until first frost. The more you cut, the more they bloom Zinnias thrive in hot, sunny, dry weather and attract butterflies. Long lasting blooms, striking color for borders and containers. An old fashioned name for zinnias is youth and old age. Flower Type Annual. Bloom Time Summer to Fall. Height 2 3Exposure Full Sun. When to Sow Outside Late spring two weeks after last frost. When to Sow Inside Six weeks before last frost. Best sown outside. Seed Depth 14 inch. Seed Spacing 2 inches. Days to Emerge 5 1. Thinning When 1 tall thin to 1 apart. Flower Seeds Vinca. Vinca. Little Bright EyesCatharanthus roseusFor hot southern or desert climates or a hard to maintain spot near a concrete or reflecting wall, vinca is your plant Blooms best when other plants are hurting from the heat. Very few insects or disease problems. Can be grown as a perennial in frost free areas. Readily reseeds itself. Very drought tolerant. Average Count 1. Vinca. Little PinkieCatharanthus roseusFlower Type Annual. Bloom Time spring to frost. Height 8 to 1. 0 tall. Exposure Light shade or sun. When to Sow Outside Plant near your last frost date. When to Sow Inside 1. Since plants are slow to get growing outside in spring, starting indoors is recommended. Seed Spacing 1Seed Depth 14Days to Emerge 1. Thinning 6 8 apart. Black Eyed Susan Vine. Black Eyed Susan VineThunbergia alataAlmost infinite uses window boxes, ground cover, on a trellis as a screen, in hanging baskets. Very fast growing vine has vibrant orange, yellow and white flowers which contrast brilliantly with the solid black eyes. Easy to grow from seed. Average Count 1. Seeds. Flower Type Annual. Bloom Time Summer. Height 5 to 1. 0 trailing vine. Exposure Full Sun. When to Sow Outside After all danger of frost has passed. When to Sow Inside 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Seed Depth 18 Seed Spacing 6Days to Emerge 1. Thinning Not Necessary. Butterfly Flower. Scabiosa Pincushion Flower. Isaac House MixScabiosa caucasleaWith shades of white, lilac, and blue flowers, Isaac House Mix has wonderfully long stems for cutting. The blossoms appear as fragile as a summer snowflake but this is a tough, carefree, very hardy plant with few pests or diseases. It can be grown in the coldest regions of the US. Scabiosa has an exceptionally long bloom period for a perennial. Dried seed heads are often used in arrangements. Average Count 3. Flower Type Perennial. Bloom Time Summer through Fall. Height 1. 8 to 2. Exposure Full Sun or Light Shade. When to Sow Outside After all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. Can be planted as late as 6 weeks before first frost. When to Sow Inside 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Seed Depth 18 Seed Spacing 1Days to Emerge 1. Thinning When 1 tall thin to 1. Snapdragon Magic Carpet Mix. Snapdragon. Magic Carpet MixAntirrhinum majusIf you love snaps youll want to try this dwarf variety. Magic carpet mix is the perfect choice for containers, front of the border, and their trailing habit makes them ideal for hanging baskets. The incredible mix of colors are a delight for cut flower enthusiasts. Snapdragons grow best in cool weather. Average Count 3. Flower Type Annual. Bloom Time Spring to early summer. Height 6 tall. Exposure Full sun. When to Sow Outside Early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall, winter and spring blooms. When to Sow Inside 6 8 Weeks before last frost. Seed Depth Surface. Seed Spacing 12Days to Emerge 1. Thinning When 12 tall thin to 1. Chinese Lantern. Chinese LanternPhysalis alkekengiChinese Lantern is a very popular plant in dried arrangements, and for good reasons. They have brilliant color, unique shape, are easy to grow, and last a long time. A striking addition to fallwinter decorations, as well as late summer color for borders, beds and containers.