Ornamental Millet F1 ‘Purple Majesty’

This selection is truly “tall, dark and handsome." ‘Purple Majesty’ is a totally unique and will command attention in any bed, border or container. It is easy to grow and capable of growing .9 to 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft.) tall with a 20 to 30 cm (8 - 12 in.) spike. Another desirable trait is the spike will appear golden with pollen while immature, changing to a shiny purple as the seed matures. This first ornamental millet should be planted in a sunny area once warm conditions exist outdoors. This plant will also attract our feathered friends who cannot resist snacking on the seed.

Carnation F1 ‘Can Can Scarlet’

This very fragrant carnation boasts fully double scarlet blooms. The scent is a strong spicy aroma with slight overtones of cloves. ‘Can Can Scarlet’ is heat tolerant and will produce flowers throughout the growing season and into fall. The grey-green foliage provides an attractive contrast with the scarlet blooms. It should be planted in full sun location with moderate soil fertility. This selection will flourish in the garden or in a container. It will grow 35 to 40 cm (14 - 16 in.) in height and spread 25 to 30 cm (10 - 12 in.).

Rudbeckia Hirta ‘Prairie Sun’

As many of the rudbeckias, ‘Prairie Sun’ is robust, easy-to-grow, and memorable in any garden. This single daisy flowers are a combination of gold and primrose yellow. The centre cone is lime green. It will flower in a sunny location from midsummer right through to a hard frost. It matures at about a metre (3 ft.) in height and is very easy to grow and maintain. ‘Prairie Sun’ will truly bring a ray of sunshine to your landscape all summer long.

Petunia F1 ‘Merlin Blue Morn’

This petunia is a distinctly different with full 6 cm (2 in.) blue and white blooms. There is a soft transition from a centre of white to a velvety blue on the petal edge. It will do best in a full sun location. Expect plants to spread 45 to 76 cm (18 - 30 in.) with a height of 38 to 50 cm (15 - 20 in.). It also does very well in containers or hanging baskets. Plant ‘Merlin Blue Morn’ close to the edge to encourage them to lavishly spill over the side and cascade.

Agastache foeniculum ‘Golden Jubilee’

This selection is named to commemorate the 50-year reign of HM Queen Elizabeth ll. It has lovely golden foliage that gently shades to lime green on the lower leaves. It has lovely contrasting colour for the landscape. These lightly mint-scented plants produce dense spikes of lavender blue florets in mid- to late summer. It grows in full sun or partial shade and will reach a height of 38 to 50 cm (15 - 20 in.).

Petunia F1 ‘Blue Wave’

Velvety, dark blue 5 cm (2 in.) blooms cover this cascading plant for the entire growing season. This selection is capable of spreading .9 to 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft.) in one growing season. The mature height is 10 - 17 cm (4 - 7 in.). No pruning or pinching is needed for ‘Blue Wave’. Simply add some slow release fertilizer to the soil when planting and again midseason and your reward will be copious blooms. This plant is beautiful on hillsides, baskets, and planters.

Vinca ‘Jaio Dark Red’

This really red vinca with a small white centre sets it apart from all others. The colour is comparable to a sumptuous burgundy wine. Large 6 cm (2 in.) blooms cover the basal branching plant throughout the growing season. In full sun it will reach a height of 38 cm (15 in.). It is tolerant to heat and drought, so ‘Jaio Dark Red’ is a wonderful choice on the patio or in a hanging basket.

Dianthus F1 ‘Corona Cherry Magic’

The magic involved with this dianthus is the fortuitous flower colour combinations. The 5 to 7.6 cm (2 - 3 in.) flowers can be cherry red, entirely lavender, or a mosaic of both colours. Plants will tolerate cool, warm, and hot temperatures. It is lovely in window boxes, with an evergreen background.

Gaillardia pulchella ‘Sundance Bicolor’

This selection is the first consistent mahogany red and yellow bicolour gaillardia flower. The fully double blooms have a mounded plant habit with a casual placement of flowers, so is the perfect addition to the native garden. Plants are tolerant to both heat and drought and are undemanding in care.

Eustoma F1 ‘Forever White’

‘Forever White’ promises white blossoms for the summer gardening season. This selection inherited many superior wildflower traits from Eustoma grandiflorum, a native to Colorado, Nebraska, and Texas. ‘Forever White’ exhibits the heat and drought tolerance of native plants with improved flower size and quality. It will reach a mature, well-behaved height of 30 cm (12 in.).

Melon F1 ‘Angel’

This selection is named for its heavenly flavour. This is one of the sweetest of melons. At maturity, these .9 to 1.4 kg (2 - 3 lb.) melons have a white interior with an appetizing crisp texture. The lightly netted melon skin turns creamy yellow when mature; about 60 days from planting out young ‘Angel’ plants in the garden. Like all melons, bees are required for pollination.

Summer Squash F1 ‘Papaya Pear’

This is the first summer squash with a shape of the tropical papaya fruit. This unique fruit has a quality no other squash can claim. This plant is ready to harvest about 42 days from sowing seed. The semi-bush habit of growth requires less garden space. If you are growing ‘Papaya Pear’ you can be assured of a consistent high yield for the growing season. The fruit is best picked when it reaches about 7.5 cm (3 in.) long and 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 in.) wide. At this immature stage it has a tender delicate flavour. However, if you miss this opportunity, and pick it when mature, the flavour is still quite palatable.