March Flower Cool Climate Seed Bundle

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  1 x Carnation- Grenadin White (Dianthus caryophyllus)

  Hardy perennial growing to 60cm.  A very ornamental plant with fragrant white double flowers that are very popular as a cut flower.   Can be used in potpourri.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
  Plant Height: 60cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Foxglove- Excelsior mix (Digitalis purpurea)

  Flowering biennial growing to 150cm. Plants produce elegant upward spikes covered in bell-like flowers in a mix of pink, white and purple. Commonly grown in beds and borders.

  Note: Foxglove can be an invasive species in Tasmania.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial
  Plant Height: 150cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Alyssum- Carpet of Snow (Lobularia maritima)

  Annual growing to 12cm. Low growing plant that produces masses of small fragrant pure white flowers. Ideal for carpeting. Good for beds, rockeries, paths and edging. Also known as "Sweet Alice".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 12cm
  Position: Full or part sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Stock, Evening Scented (Matthiola bicornis)

  Annual growing to 50cm. Grey/green leaves. Small lilac flowers that open in the evening with sweet fragrance. Good for beds and borders. Attracts butterflies.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 50cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Calendula- Pacific Beauty Mixed (Calendula officinalis)

  Annual growing to 60cm. Fast growing bushy habit. Large flowers in a mix of warm colours including orange, yellow, apricot and persimmon. Good for beds, borders, containers and as a cut flower. Also known as "Pot marigold".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 60cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Candytuft- Dwarf Fairy Mixed (Iberis umbellata)

  Flowering annual growing to 25cm. Bushy plants that produce masses of small flowers in a mix of colour including purple, lilac, rose and white. Good for borders, beds and containers. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 25cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Aquilegia- Double Flowered Mix (Aquilegia vulgaris)

  Perennial growing to 80cm. Upright plant with medium-green leaves producing stems covered in double spur-less flowers in a mix of colours. Also known as "Granny's bonnet","Crow's foot" or "Columbine".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial (short lived)
  Plant Height: 80cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Larkspur- Imperial Choice Mix (Consolida regalis)

  Annual growing to 100cm. Green palm-like foliage forms a mound below the flower spikes. Tall straight spikes of colourful flowers in a mix including pinks, reds, and blues. Very good as a dried or cut flower. Good for borders or as an accent plant. Cottage garden favourite.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 100cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Godetia- Azalea Double Flowered Mix (Clarkia amoena)

  Annual growing to 45cm. Fast growing upright plant with colourful frilly flowers. Good in borders and as a cut flower. Also known as "Satin flower" and "Farewell to spring".

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 45cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Impatiens- Camellia Flowered Mix (Balsam) (Impatiens balsamina)

  Annual growing to 45cm. Fleshy green foliage. Large double flowers in a range of colours including violet, scarlet, rose, salmon and white. Grows well in shady positions. Can be grown in containers. Impatiens balsamina is also known as Balsam.

  Life Cycle: Frost tender Annual
  Plant Height: 45cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Snapdragon- Magic Carpet (Antirrhinum majus)

  Perennial, most commonly grown as an annual. Spreading habit. Dark green foliage. Named after its scented flowers which vaguely resemble a dragons face. Good for beds, edges and borders.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
  Plant Height: 20cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  0 x Nigella- Persian Jewels Mix (Nigella damascena)

  Annual growing to 45cm. Also known as "Love in a mist". Plants have feathery green foliage and produce decorative flowers in a range of colours. Good for borders, mass plantings and as a cut flower.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 45cm
  Position: Full sun, moist soil

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  1 x Linaria- Fairy Bouquet Mixed (Linaria maroccana)

  Annual. Dwarf variety growing to 30cm. Small dainty flowers in a range of colour including yellow, rose, salmon, orange, and cream. Good for edging, beds, rockeries and as a cut flower.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 30cm
  Position: Full sun, well drained soil

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  1 x Pansy- Swiss Giants Rhinegold (Viola wittrockiana)

  Perennial normally grown as an annual. Plants grow to 15cm and produce bright golden yellow flowers with contrasting dark blotched centres. Brilliant for adding colour to the garden. Good for mass plantings. Good for beds, containers, rockeries and as a pressed flower.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial (short lived)
  Plant Height: 15cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Gypsophila- Elegans Mixed (Gypsophila elegans)

  Annual growing to 45cm. Upright plant with grey/green foliage producing sprays of flowers in a mix of white and pink. Good for borders and as a cut flower. Quick growing.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 45cm
  Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil

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  1 x Sweetpea- Spencer Mixed (Lathyrus odoratus)

  Climbing annual to 200cm. Medium sized fragrant flowers. Makes a very good cut flower. Good for beds, borders, trellis. rockeries and bush gardens. Classic fragrant English variety from 1902.

  Life Cycle: Hardy Annual
  Plant Height: 250cm
  Position: Part or full sun, moist well drained soil