Featured Flowers: New for 2013

Applewood Seed Company offers over 300 types of wildflowers, garden flowers, grasses and herbs. In this section, we are featuring some of our new flowers for 2013.

The following may be purchased in bulk as individual species or you may find them in our blended flower seed mixtures. Crop production was excellent this year for most items, but a few of these will be limited and should be ordered early!

Carnation Pink

Dianthus alwoodii

Carnation Pink

This pink is a cross between Carnation and Cottage Pinks.   It produces neat, tidy clumps of grass-like foliage and large, single flowers with a lovely carnation-like scent.  It is well-suited to the rock garden as well as borders and containers.  For an extended flower show, remove spent flower buds promptly.  Plants grow 8 - 12 inches tall. 

Carthusian Pink

Dianthus carthusianorum

Annual Iceplant

This is an unusual Dianthus species because of its tall (24-36") stature and clusters of pink flowers on the tops of the stems.  This delightful plant is spectacular in the garden, peeking above plants of slightly lower stature.  It pairs nicely with Annual Baby's Breath, Purpletop Vervain, Gaura, Bishop's Flower, and Chinese Forget-Me-Not.   

Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness'

Dianthus hybridus

Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness'

This beautiful Dianthus is an antique variety that has been rescued from oblivion.  Plants grow to 16 inches tall and are loaded with deeply fringed flowers that exude a perfume-like fragrance reminiscent of carnation, jasmine and rose scents.  This variety is a natural addition to old-fashioned, cut flower and romance gardens. 

California Poppy 'Mission Bells'

Eschscholzia californica

Sweet Pea 'Mammoth Mix'

"Mission Bells' is a semi-double mixture of California Poppy.  The mixture includes shades of apricot, orange, pink, red, white and yellow.  California Poppies are easy to grow and perform best when sown directly in the garden or project site.  Plants grow 12-18 inches tall.

Spotted Beebalm

Monarda punctata 

Nasturtium 'Cherry Rose'

This native perennial, which is also known as Horsemint, is found throughout the eastern and midwestern United States.  Its creamy white flowers are spotted and have light purple bracts below them.  It prefers full sun and drier sites.  It makes a wonderful addition to wildflower meadows and pollinator conservation mixtures.  Seed will be limited so order early!   

Cape Daisy

Osteospermum eklonis

Verbena 'Ideal Florist Mix'

Our new Cape Daisy is an annual with single flowers that have pure white petals and soft, purple centers.  Cape Daisy tolerates hot, dry conditions and is very long blooming.  For an even longer show, cut or deadhead the blooms promptly to encourage new bud formation.  Plants grow 12-18 inches tall.   

Bigflower Cinquefoil

                                  Potentilla fissa

 
Crown Tickseed

This perennial wildflower is native throughout the Rocky Mountain region.  Cinquefoil means "five leaves", which refers to the five leaflets typically found on the leaves of many Potentilla species.  This plant provides nectar for small, native bees and is excellent for pollinator mixtures.  Height is 12-30 inches.  Seed will be limited so order early! 

Gray Goldenrod

Solidago nemoralis

Wild Four O'Clock

This perennial wildflower is native to the eastern and midwestern U.S. and is found in drier sites of meadows, open woods and roadsides.  This species is much shorter than most goldenrods, reaching only 1-2 feet in height. It produces one-sided, yellow sprays of flowers in late summer and fall.  It makes an excellent pollinator plant at the end of the growing season when nectar resources are scarce.  Seed will be limited so order early!