{"title":"Other Species","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExotic Garden Goals: Rare Plants, Flowers, and Fruits!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStep into a world of botanical wonder with our rare seeds for plants, flowers, and fruits, available across Canada! Whimsy and Wonder Seeds offers the most extraordinary varieties, from exotic blooms that will wow your guests to tropical fruits that will make your garden feel like a paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWith seeds sourced from around the globe, you'll grow plants that spark joy and conversation. Whether you're chasing vibrant flowers, rare foliage, or unusual fruits, these seeds will turn your garden into a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sensitive-plant","title":"Sensitive Plant - Mimosa pudica","description":"Mimosa pudica, also named the Sensitive Plant and Sleeping Grass is a fun plant to grow. The Sensitive Plant folds up its leaves when touched or exposed to a flame or heat. Native to Brazil, it grows to a height of 50 cm with a spread of 30 cm. Mimosa Pudica is common in rather moist waste ground, in lawns and in open plantations. This ornamental plant can also be grown indoors in pots or outdoors as an annual in the cooler zones. The flowers are pale lilac pink, nearly 1 inch in diameter. The flowers are globe shaped, and are appearing in Summer. It has numerous filaments. The stem is erect, slender, red-brown and branching. The fruit is flat and uplong. Bristles on seed pod cling to fur and clothing. The leaves are fern like and pale green with opposite bipinnate leaflets. When this plant is touched, the leaves fold and the stems droop. Recovery is prompt, and the action can be repeated endlessly without harm to the plant. These movements are called seismonastic movements, reaction to physical shock. At night, the leaves will also fold and bend in movements known as nyctonastic movements, reaction to absence of light. Hardiness zones 9 -11, (-5°C\/25°F,4°C\/40°F) in Winter. This plant requires a medium light exposure, an evenly moist soil, and temperatures between 60-85°F. The plant dislikes root disturbance. Mimosa is sensitive to over watering. Winter temperatures should not fall below 60°F; if they do get chilled, then the plant suffers with yellowing of leaves and stems. Due to its ability to fix nitrogen from the air it does well on poor soils. Use a soil mix consisting of 2 parts peat moss to 2 parts sand and one part perlite. The soil should be kept evenly moist but not saturated. During the growing season, the plants are fertilized on a weekly basis with a balanced fertilizer diluted to 1\/2 the strength recommended on the label. 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They have complex anatomy with different types of fronds serving different purposes. Non-fertile fronds can grow up to one meter in length and form a humus collecting nest. \u003cbr\u003eIn natural environments, falling leaves and other plant debris are collected in this nest and provide nutrients for the plant as they break down. Fertile fronds can grow up to two meters in length allowing these plants to achieve impressive stature. \u003cbr\u003eThese plants are aptly nicknamed for their broad, branching ferns that resemble the antlers of a stag or elk. \u003cbr\u003eStaghorn ferns plants make excellent houseplants that will grow well as potted plants, in hanging baskets or as mounted ornamentals. \u003cbr\u003ePlatycerium superbum grows best in light shade, or medium to bright filtered sunlight. \u003cbr\u003ePlace in a spot that gets direct morning sun or indirect sun in the afternoon. A north or east-facing window would be ideal. \u003cbr\u003eStaghorn ferns will thrive in high humidity environments. Ambient moisture is essential to keeping these sprawling fronds lush and green. \u003cbr\u003eA well-lit bathroom or kitchen where there is plenty of humidity is a great spot. \u003cbr\u003eA temperature of about 70°F is ideal, avoid anything below 60°F. \u003cbr\u003eConsistent temperature is key. These ferns are not very tolerant of temperature fluctuations or cold, drafty air. \u003cbr\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Water when the top quarter to half of the soil feels dry. In the warm spring and summer months start out at about once a week, and during the fall and winter reduce watering to about once every two to three weeks. \u003cbr\u003eThe frequency of watering will depend on a variety of conditions such as temperature, the degree of humidity, the amount of available light and the size of your plant and planter. \u003cbr\u003eUse the watering schedule as a rule of thumb and adjust your watering as necessary based on your conditions.\u003cbr\u003eIn their native environment, staghorn ferns are spoiled by a rich, moist, well-drained soil, and fertilized by decaying organic matter. \u003cbr\u003eCoco coir and compost are excellent amendments to ensure that soil provides adequate moisture and is high in organic nutrients. \u003cbr\u003eStaghorn ferns have shallow root systems. Plant roots close to the soil surface and make sure soil mixture has excellent drainage to avoid root rot. Perlite up to 25% is a great amendment for improving drainage and aeration. \u003cbr\u003eStaghorn ferns, especially younger ones, will benefit from a nutrient boost during the spring and summer. 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Each flower has three spreading lower petals and two upper petals, all united into a tube at the base. Erect leafy stems, often in clusters, with racemes of flowers resembling flaming red spires. The lower portion of the erect stem is lined with lance-shaped leaves. The soil must be kept moist or wet at all times. A winter mulching in northern climes is beneficial. 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Arching leafstalks up to 15 feet (4.5 m) tall are clad with ribbed, leathery, banana-like, up to 3 feet (90 cm) long leaves, each having a central groove. Naked flower stalks rise directly from the up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall rhizomes. Each stalk is topped by a cone-shaped inflorescence containing tiny yellow flowers over tiny fertile bracts, both of which are somewhat hidden inside of and subtended by large, drooping, showy petal-like red bracts. Flowers bloom throughout the year. \u003cbr\u003e Growing Torch Ginger is possible in a range of soil types. However, a major problem when growing Torch Ginger plants is potassium deficiency. Potassium is necessary for the correct uptake of water, which is necessary for the optimum growth of this large plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd potassium to the soil before growing Torch Gingers by working it into unplanted beds to about a foot (30 cm) deep. Organic means of adding potassium include the use of greensand, kelp, or granite meal. 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This plant has small, lateral leaflets which move at speeds rapid enough to be perceivable with the naked eye. This is possibly a strategy to maximise light by tracking the sun.[2][3] Each leaf is equipped with a hinge that permits it to be moved to receive more sunlight, but the weight of these leaves means the plant must expend a lot of energy in moving it. To optimise its movement, each large leaf has two small leaflets at its base. These move constantly along an elliptical path, sampling the intensity of sunlight, and directing the large leaf to the area of most intensity. Another hypothesis has been offered that the rapid movements are intended to deter potential predators.[4] It has also been suggested that these movements may be a form of butterfly mimicry to prevent the laying of butterfly eggs on the plant's leaves.[5]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe common name is due to the rotation of the leaflets with a period of about three to five minutes; this was likened to a semaphore telegraph, a structure with adjustable paddles that could be seen from a distance, the position of which conveyed a message in semaphore,[6][7][8] hence the common names.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBranch during day (left) and night (right)\u003cbr\u003eThe plant is described in detail in Charles Darwin's 1880 The Power of Movement in Plants.  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In the family Zingiberaceae, this fragrant ornamental perennial has leafy stems growing from a forked (sympodial) underground, fleshy rhizome-stem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll flowering plants are called angiosperms. Common names for Zingiber zerumbet include awapuhi kuahiwi in Hawaiian, bitter ginger, and shampoo ginger. It is a “canoe plant” not native to Hawaii, North America or Florida but was introduced by pre-European settlers and\/or post-European immigrants.  Multiple stems with lush green foliage appear in springtime to form clumps that impart a tropical look to Florida gardens. From late summer into fall, 10- to 12-inch flower stems are topped with a single, cone-like bracted inflorescence that is spirally arranged like a green pinecone. When fleshy cones turn red, small whitish flowers emerge between the bracts. When gently squeezed, a replenishable clear, fragrant liquid can be oozed from the “cone.” It can be used as a hair cleansing shampoo and as an ingredient in lotions, shampoos and cosmetics.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075506213184,"sku":"38758","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3101582746.jpg?v=1738901888"},{"product_id":"pairie-smoke","title":"Pairie Smoke - Geum triflorum","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. \u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e Geum triflorum, prairie smoke, three-flowered avens, or old man's whiskers, is a spring-blooming perennial herbaceous plant of North America from northern Canada to California and east to New York. The flowers bloom from mid-spring to early summer.  Indoors: Cold, moist stratification. Start at least 5 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 10 C (50 F) range. Mix the seed with a slightly moistened, sterile, soil-less growing mix. Put this in a labelled, sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator for one day. The next day place this in the freezer for one day. Repeat this for one week, alternating between the fridge and the freezer. After stratifying, plant seed 0.32 cm (1\/8 inch) deep in pots. Keep moist but not soggy and very warm (21 C - 70 F). When seedlings are 5 cm (2 inches) tall or more, transplant into the garden spaced 30 cm (1 foot) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutdoors: Plant seed 0.32 cm (1\/8 inch) deep in a prepared seed bed in late fall so that the seed overwinters and germinates naturally in spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutdoors Alternative: In late fall through to mid-winter fill plastic pots with a slightly moistened, sterile, soil-less growing mix. Plant seed 0.32 cm (1\/8 inch) deep in pots and label the pots. Place them outdoors in an area where they will experience the snow and cold of winter. The seed will germinate in the pots in spring as the weather warms up. Be sure to water the pots regularly in spring and once the plants are 5 cm (2 inches) tall, transplant them into your garden.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075506278720,"sku":"38759","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3101612501.jpg?v=1738901889"},{"product_id":"black-bat-flower","title":"Black Bat Flower - Tacca chantrieri","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. \u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e  If you're looking for something that's hauntingly beautiful and spectacularly sinister, then you need Tacca! Also known as the Bat Flower or Bat Plant, this exotic beauty flaunts some seriously unusual blooms that mimic a bat in flight. Large, lush, emerald leaves surround the stunning flowers for a truly remarkable display from spring until early fall. They might require a little extra care, but these breathtaking plants are well worth the effort. Tacca naturally grow in the damp shadows of the tropical jungles in Asia, so it's no wonder that they require warm, humid shade to thrive. Mimic their natural environment by growing them in low light conditions of 40–60% shade, such as under trees or next to walls. They perform well in both the ground and containers, but need light, loamy, nutritious, and well-drained soil. Additionally, the large leaves will tatter and burn if exposed to wind, so be sure to provide some protection and keep indoor Tacca away from heating or cooling vents.  Protect your Tacca from direct sun, wind, and temperatures below 40 degrees F for the best results.\u003cbr\u003eKeep soil moist but never wet, as Tacca will not survive in soggy conditions.\u003cbr\u003eAvoid fertilizing and lighten up on the water in the winter, as your Tacca will be resting a bit.\u003cbr\u003eCheck the soil regularly to ensure that you are maintaining a healthy balance of moisture.\u003cbr\u003eMist the leaves daily if you're gardening in a low-humidity area, spraying above the foliage to let the mist settle gently.\u003cbr\u003eAdd Orchid potting mix or a generous amount of perlite to your preferred potting mix to improve drainage and ensure good air throughout the soil.\u003cbr\u003ePlace pebble trays, water features, or a humidifier near your Tacca for an added bonus.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075506540864,"sku":"38762","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3101612516.jpg?v=1738901890"},{"product_id":"crimson-bottlebrush-shrub","title":"Crimson Bottlebrush Shrub - Melaleuca citrina","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. \u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e Bottlebrush trees are large showy evergreen shrubs or small trees that hummingbirds and other pollinators just love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you live in a warm enough area and have the space to grow one or more of these, they would certainly make a valuable contribution to the look and feel of your landscape.  Bottlebrush plants are from the Myrtaceae family and take their names from their interesting, bottlebrush-like flowers. These plants are of the genus Melaleuca, although they are still sometimes referred to by their old name, Callistemon. This plant, which is also often called the lemon bottlebrush, and was previously known as Callistemon citrinus, is an Australian shrub that can reach up to 15 ft (4.5 m) tall and wide. These plants can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075506639168,"sku":"38763","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3101612521.jpg?v=1738901877"},{"product_id":"flame-lily","title":"Flame Lily - Gloriosa rothschildiana","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. \u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e   sure to catch the eye of anyone who likes dramatic flowers. The flame-colored red flowers have scalloped yellow edges and swept back petals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have a bare trellis or a wall in your garden that needs spicing up, plant gloriosa and prepare yourself for the compliments that are sure to come your way!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gloriosa climbing lily is perfect for growing in containers or in the garden – just make sure to give it a trellis or obelisk for those tendril tipped leaves to climb on!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best things about the plant is that it attracts butterflies and is rabbit and deer resistant – likely because of its toxicity! Gloriosa lily, gloriosa rothschildiana, is a genus of 12 species of the family colchicaceae. The plant is native to tropical and Southern Africa and Asia. It has also been naturalized in Australia and the Pacific. It is widely cultivated because of its beautiful blooms. Gloriosa is the national flower of Zimbabwe. It is considered a noxious weed in some parts of the USA as well as Australia and the Pacific region. Gloriosa lily is not a true lily. Lilies belong to the family is liliaceae. The lily-like flowers of gloriosa rothschildiana is what gives the plant its most often used common name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther nicknames of this lily are very descriptive, too. It is also known as flame lily, fire lily, glory lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, cat’s claw, and tiger’s claw. One only has to look at a photo of the plant to see where the common names come from!","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075506737472,"sku":"38764","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3101612526.jpg?v=1738901878"},{"product_id":"triple-yellow-angel-trumpet","title":"Triple Yellow Angel Trumpet - Datura Metel","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. \u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e Noted for its overpowering honeysuckle fragrance, Datura metel (Devil's Trumpet) is a shrub-like, tender perennial often grown as an annual, boasting upward-facing trumpets, up to 7 in. long (17 cm), in shades of white, yellow, lilac and dark purple. Blooming from midsummer to frost, the ravishing single or double blossoms open in the evening and last until noon the following day. They give way to knobby, rounded capsules that split open when ripe to release their numerous seeds. Fast-growing, this warm season plant has a mounded habit and grows up to 3 ft. (90 cm), in a single growing season. The coarse foliage of ovate, wavy-toothed, dark green leaves, up to 8 in. long (20 cm), exudes an unpleasant odor when bruised or crushed. Datura is often confused with Brugmansia, however the latter has pendant trumpets which last for several days and woody stems. Datura metel is best suited as a specimen or background plant in mixed or annual borders where it adds a tropical feel. Place it where the delightful fragrance of its spectacular flowers can be enjoyed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrows up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm). Unless the seed capsules are removed before maturity, the plants tend to self-seed and can become invasive.\u003cbr\u003eA full sun lover, this plant is best grown in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens or containers.\u003cbr\u003eMay be grown from seed sown outdoors after the last frost or started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost and planted outdoors after all threat of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003eVirtually disease free - watch for glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, thrips and mealybugs under glass.\u003cbr\u003eNative to southwestern China.\u003cbr\u003eAll parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may be an irritant","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075506966848,"sku":"38766","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3101612536.jpg?v=1738901879"},{"product_id":"spiral-ginger","title":"Spiral Ginger - Costus barbatus","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. \u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e Costus barbatus is a perennial plant with a long red inflorescence that bears edible bright yellow tubular flowers. It has dark green and fuzzy ginger-like elliptic leaves that spiral up the slender cane-like stems to a height of 7.9 feet (2.4 m). Costus fall into the tropical category, so if you do well with philodendrons and other tropical plants, you should be able to grow Costus without too much issue. They aren't terribly picky about their light, but the key to successful growth is lots of water and fertilizer to keep up with their heavy demands. If your plant starts to suffer from brown leaf margins, it most likely is being underwatered or exposed to cold drafts. Try to raise the humidity and increase the water. Costus are susceptible to mealybugs and aphids. Keep a careful eye on your plants, inspect them to catch infestations early, and treat them immediately. Severely infected plants should be discarded.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075507228992,"sku":"38769","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3101612551.jpg?v=1738901891"},{"product_id":"standing-stonecrop","title":"Standing Stonecrop - Sedum Pilosum","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003eA quite unique, rare and odd little biennial sedum from the Caucasus, the rosettes of which bear a remarkable resemblance to a small sempervivum. The bright pink flowers appear in spring on fleshy rosettes. Although the rosette bearing the flowering stem dies, the plants will gently self-seed making a stable colony in sharply drained conditions. \u003cbr\u003eSeeds can be sown at any time but are best sown in winter or early spring to benefit from a cold spell in the wet compost to break their dormancy. We advise covering seeds very thinly with sand or fine grit to about the depth of the seed size. If the seeds do not come up within 6 to 12 weeks the damp seed tray can be given cold treatment in a fridge for about four weeks. They may still take very many months to appear, so please never discard the pot or tray. Sow seeds on sharp compost and just water in. 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Transplant into the garden well before seedlings become root bound. Sunflowers require full sun. Soil which is moist and moderately fertile will produce the best flower heads. Blooms attract bees, birds and butterflies.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075509391680,"sku":"38792","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3135760433.jpg?v=1738901887"},{"product_id":"tower-of-jewels-red","title":"Tower of Jewels - Red - Echium Wildpretii 'Red'","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003eSow seeds anytime from late winter onwards, and do best sown where actually needed, in a well-drained, sheltered spot. Alternatively, sow in a seed tray in early spring onto a soil-based compost. No artificial heat is needed, just good light. Seedlings usually appear in 2 to 3 weeks. Pot on into a small pot before planting out in a well-drained sheltered spot, or a large container that may be taken inside. Plants usually flower 24 months after sowing and may often vary in habit and flower colour as we have many species growing here, and very many busy bees....","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075509489984,"sku":"38793","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3135760428.jpg?v=1738901887"},{"product_id":"white-sunflower","title":"White Sunflower - Helianthus Debilis ' Italian White'","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003eCreamy white blooms of this lovely branching sunflower are ringed around the center with a brighter yellow. Offset by solid dark centers, these blooms are lovely in the garden and simply stunning when included in cut flower arrangements!  \u003cbr\u003ePlant these seeds in the location that they are to grow, as sunflowers do not like to be transplanted or moved. Place seeds just below the surface of the soil, and keep moist until germination.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075509555520,"sku":"38794","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3135760443.jpg?v=1738901887"},{"product_id":"red-vein-chinese-lanterns","title":"Red Vein Chinese Lanterns - Abutilon striatum","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003eSpectacular-looking, Abutilon striatum (Red Vein Indian Mallow) is an evergreen shrub bearing a profusion of showy, orange, bell-shaped flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with prominent crimson veining. Resembling Chinese lanterns, they dangle like porcelain earrings from extraordinarily long stalks. Blooming for months from spring to fall (all year long in frost free areas), they attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers are edible, raw or cooked, with their sweet flavor increasing as they mature. The foliage of shiny, maple-like, dark green leaves lines the strongly upright branches. A desirable Abutilon that is ideally suited to growing as a wall shrub, espalier or in decorative containers. \u003cbr\u003e Abutilon pictum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 16 feet (5 m) tall and 6 feet (1.8 m) wide. Leaves are 3- to 5-lobed and up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. Flowers are bell-shaped, up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) long, yellow to orange-red with prominent dark red veining and five petals. They appear from April to September. \u003cbr\u003eAbutilon is not an especially difficult plant to grow. However, they are sometimes affected by spider mites and are known for leggy growth during warmer, dry winters. To encourage bushy growth, prune the plant by 25 percent to 40 percent in the late winter, right when new growth is about to start. Also, occasionally pinch off new growth throughout the summer to encourage healthy growth. When pruning, ensure to stagger your cuts and remove some large branches to open the plant's canopy. As a final note, these plants dislike acidic soil, so adding more lime to your potting mix is unnecessary. Instead, stick with the basic peat-based potting soil and make sure to refresh it as the mixture decomposes and becomes more acidic over time. \u003cp\u003eAbutilon is a relatively fast-growing plant, especially when they're young. Consequently, younger plants might need to be repotted twice a year, once at the beginning of the growing season and once in the middle. Older plants, however, benefit from being slightly pot-bound, so they should be repotted either every other year or yearly into only slightly larger pots. Pot-bound plants tend to grow more vigorously and bloom better.\u003cbr\u003e  A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in evenly moist, rich, well-drained soils. Provide a sheltered location if grown outdoors. 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It’s traditionally grown as a specimen in the middle of a lawn, but also looks good grown in a shrub border among herbaceous perennials. In a large garden it looks outstanding planted in informal drifts among trees, and it makes a good intruder-proof boundary due to its sharp edged evergreen leaves.Its flowers are excellent for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results grow Cortaderia selloana in well-drained soil in full sun. Plants are best tidied annually to keep them free from debris which otherwise builds up and chokes out new growth. The plumes can be cut and dried for flower arranging, but are superb left in the garden where they look lovely rimmed with frost in the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075509719360,"sku":"38796","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3135760453.jpg?v=1738901893"},{"product_id":"darwins-purse-slipper","title":"Darwin's Purse Slipper - Calceolaria Fothergillii","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003eThe most sought after Calceolaria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact short variety with unusual bearded flowers. Tufts up to form a neat plant hat is idealised by most keen alpine gardeners. Best grown in a moist free draining position in dapple shade or morning\/late afternoon sun. For the alpine rock garden and containers.    ife Cycle: perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Calceolariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: obovate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasic Colour: ( orange )\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlower Colour:  orange \/ red \/ yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural Flowering: April – June\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinter Hardiness: Fully Hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight with Flowers: 10cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Requirements:  average \/ moist \/ well-drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil ph: acidic \/ neutral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation:  container \/ rock garden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsage: ornamental \/ bee food plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePruning: not required\u003cp\u003e  Common Name: Slipperwort \/ Slipper Flower \/ Pocketbook Plant \/ Pouch Flower\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075509817664,"sku":"38797","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3135760458.jpg?v=1738901894"},{"product_id":"black-dragon-coleus","title":"Black Dragon Coleus - Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds\u003cbr\u003eBlack Dragon Coleus' attractive deeply cut lobed leaves remain rose in colour with distinctive deep purple edges throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.  Black Dragon Coleus is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relatively low maintenance plant. The flowers of this plant may actually detract from its ornamental features, so they can be removed as they appear. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.  Black Dragon Coleus will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant does best in partial shade to shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075509883200,"sku":"38798","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3135760463.jpg?v=1738901894"},{"product_id":"pineberry-white-strawberry","title":"Pineberry - White Strawberry - Fragaria vesca \"White Soul\"","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eDistinct appearance and tropical taste. Small- to medium-sized white strawberries are aromatic and flavorful, with a taste similar to pineapple. Use alongside red varieties as groundcover or border plants for landscape interest with an edible-fruit bonus. Everbearing. Ripens in spring, and continues to fruit until first frost. Self-pollinating. Plant another strawberry variety to improve fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075510210880,"sku":"38802","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3139438320.jpg?v=1738901889"},{"product_id":"mexican-hat-prairie-coneflower","title":"Mexican Hat - Prairie Coneflower - Ratibida columnifera","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eA plant branched and leafy in lower part with long leafless stalks bearing flower heads of 3-7 yellow or yellow and red-brown, drooping rays surrounding a long, red-brown central disk. Its sombrero-shaped flower heads, is usually 1 1\/2 ft. tall but can reach 3 ft. Flower petals range from dark red and yellow, to all red or all yellow. The flowers central brown disk protrudes 1\/2 to 2 in. above the drooping petals. Leaves on the lower portion of the stem are feathery and deeply cleft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe colorful flower heads, resembling the traditional broad-brimmed, high-centered hat worn during Mexican fiestas, often bloom by the thousands.  \u003cbr\u003eSynonym(s): Lepachys columnaris, Lepachys columnifera, Ratibida columnaris, Ratibida columnaris var. pulcherrima, Rudbeckia columnaris, Rudbeckia columnifera Mexican Hat, Red-spike Mexican Hat, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Prairie Coneflower, Long-headed Coneflower, Thimbleflower\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075510309184,"sku":"38803","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3139438315.jpg?v=1738901890"},{"product_id":"wild-alpine-strawberry","title":"Wild Alpine Strawberry - Fragaria vesca","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eAlpine strawberries (Fragaria vesca) are a tiny type of strawberry known for their delicious, aromatic wild-strawberry taste. They are flavorful, luxurious, and extremely cute! Unlike their larger grocery-store counterparts, alpine and woodland berries haven't been bred for size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075510473024,"sku":"38804","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3139438325.jpg?v=1738901896"},{"product_id":"purple-coneflower","title":"Purple Coneflower - Echinace purpurea","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eEchinacea is a suitable addition to a prairie garden and attractive in flower arrangements. It is a popular perennial with smooth stems and long-lasting, lavender flowers. Rough, scattered leaves that become small toward the top of the stem. Flowers occur singly atop the stems and have domed, purplish-brown, spiny centers and drooping, lavender rays.  2-5 ft. stems and long-lasting, lavender flowers. Rough, scattered leaves that become small toward the top of the stem. Flowers occur singly atop the stems and have domed, purplish-brown, spiny centers and drooping, lavender rays. An attractive perennial with purple (rarely white), drooping rays surrounding a spiny, brownish central disk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe genus name is from the Greek echinos, meaning \"hedgehog,\" an allusion to the spiny, brownish central disk. The flowers of Echinacea species are used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system; an extract is also available in tablet or liquid form in pharmacies and health food stores. Often cultivated, Purple Coneflower is a showy, easily grown garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075510571328,"sku":"38805","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3139438330.jpg?v=1738901896"},{"product_id":"english-lavender","title":"English Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eLavandula angustifolia, formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean. Its common names include lavender, true lavender or English lavender; also garden lavender, common lavender, and narrow-leaved lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075510636864,"sku":"38806","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3139438335.jpg?v=1738901896"},{"product_id":"coleus-wizard-mix","title":"Coleus Wizard Mix - Solenostemon scutellarioides","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eShowy foliage will brighten shaded gardens and patios. This colorful mix includes 8 varieties: Wizard Golden, Wizard Jade, Wizard Scarlet, Wizard Sunset, Wizard Velvet Red, Wizard Mosaic, Wizard Coral Sunrise and Wizard Rose. Growing 10-12 in. tall, with a compact, bushy habit, these tender perennials are grown as annuals in most areas. The plants are ideal for growing in front borders, containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. They can also be grown as houseplants. For best results, plant in full shade to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075510800704,"sku":"38807","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3139438340.jpg?v=1738901897"},{"product_id":"wisdon-tree-tree-of-buddah","title":"Wisdon Tree - Tree of Buddah","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 10 Seeds \u003cp\u003eFicus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent and Indochina that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is also known as the bodhi tree, pippala tree, peepul tree, peepal tree, pipal tree, or ashvattha tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003eStratification: none required.\u003cbr\u003eGermination: sow seed 1\/8\" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.\u003cbr\u003eOther: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Buddhist legend tells that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment (bodhi) while meditating underneath a Ficus religiosa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075510964544,"sku":"38809","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3139438350.jpg?v=1738901891"},{"product_id":"pink-pampas-grass","title":"Pink Pampas Grass - Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea'","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003ePampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a majestic large tussock grass from, as the name suggests, the pampas (grasslands) of South America. It’s quite a whopper: about 6 to 15 feet (2 to 4.5 m) in height and 3 to 8 feet (1 to 2.5 m) in diameter. It produces arching green leaves and thick stalks bearing enormous grayish plumes that turn silvery white in fall and winter. It’s a full sun plant adapted to deep soils and, once established, it is highly drought resistant and couldn’t be easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply press the seeds lightly into moist soil indoors or direct sown. The seeds need light to germinate, so avoid covering them. The leaves of this fast-growing grass have sharp edges. 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Great for borders and garden edges. Known as Tricolour Amaranth, Summer Poinsettia or Fountain Plant is known as an edible crop in some parts of the world. Grow in well-drained soil and plant in a sunny to full sun area. Water well, but do not let the roots soak. Suitable for beds and containers. 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All parts of the plant have a powerful smell. It is in leaf all year, in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in October. The scented flowers are dioecious, individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. Pollinated by Wind. Consider Savin Juniper for colder, Northern climates. Grow in full sun, it doesn't like the shade. Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Savin Juniper can be used on poor sites or in urban settings. It requires moist or dry soil. Established plants are drought tolerant, succeeding in hot dry positions. 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During the Summer they tend to shade to a duller red or bronze, then go back bright red in the Fall. The leaves are 5-7 lobed and cut halfway to the centre of the leaf blade. The leaves reduce nicely to 1\" or less. It looks wonderful on a sunny Autumn day with the sun shining on it superb foliage. Redleaf maple start branching out at an early age. The trunks remain green\/red for a very long time and the branches will remain green\/redish even when the trunk has started showing a rough bark texture. 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The long tendrils need lots of support for climbing. It may be grown as a houseplant in a sunny South-facing window. One of the loveliest and most exotic of the Passion flowers producing violet-blue and grenish-white flowers. The leaves are full, bi-lobed or tri-lobed. Pruning is a must to keep the vine healthy. Prune off less vigorous growth and occasionally prune back vigorous growth to promote flowering. When established, and without care, the passion fruit can easily overtake other garden plants, shading them from sun. Hardiness zone 11, (4C\/40F) in Winter. Protect from frost or plant in frost free areas. Keep the atmosphere humid through the Summer and place in full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Passiflora Seemanii loves the warm humid Tropics. You may need to water your plants on a daily basis during the hottest Summer months. During the Winter the roots should be kept moist, but as growth will be much slower you will probably only need to water once a week, depending on growing temperature. Fertilize at least once every two weeks in the growing season. It will do best in a loam based mix with a little peat moss. If their pot is too large or if they have an unrestricted root run then the whole plant will simply get bigger and bigger but it will refuse to flower and therefore produce the fruits. By limiting the pot size you are limiting the ability to grow and this is seen as a threat, so the natural mechanism is to produce seed for the next generation. 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It is a vining plant with three-lobed leaves and 2-3 ornate flowers. It is grown as an ornamental plant. This vine is also a marginal pest in areas.\u003cbr\u003ePassiflora subpeltata, commonly known as white passionflower, is a passion flower bearing yellow-green fruits. It is a vining plant with three-lobed leaves and 2-3 ornate flowers. It is grown as an ornamental plant. This vine is also a marginal pest in areas.\u003cbr\u003ePassiflora subpeltata, commonly known as white passionflower, is a passion flower bearing yellow-green fruits. It is a vining plant with three-lobed leaves and 2-3 ornate flowers. It is grown as an ornamental plant. 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The calceolaria of the present day has been developed into a highly decorative plant, in which the herbaceous habit has preponderated. The Calceolaria Purpurea plant is covered with fuzz, and is absolutely stunning with its puffy flowers. The plant is a compound of branched stem with little group of flowers at the end. They grow up to 60cm. The leaves are opposite, pubescent, obovate and toothed. The lower leaves have visible petioles. In contrast, the upper leaves do not have visible petioles and are, therefore, considered sessile. The leaf size decreases as leaves become more distal. Leaves are dull green and pointed. The beautiful bright pink flowers are borne on irregular cymes. The calyx is in 4 parts: the corolla is 2-lipped and pouched, where the upper lip is smaller and the lower lip is much larger and is inflated. They are 2 stamens per flower. Hardiness zones: 6-9 (-20c\/-5f, -5c\/25f). The Calceolaria Purpurea prefers to be fully exposed to sun. Generally found in level areas or slopes facing north. They are tolerant to somewhat dry areas, where the draught may last 4 - 5 months with precipitations of 400 - 800 mm, concentrated in winter. 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Chamaecyparis obtusa is ideal for a small garden as a landscape ornemental where it can be grown on in pots for many years. Chamaecyparis obtusa is very well known to make ideal bonsai. Hinoki wood has been cherished throughout the centuries as a building material for traditional structures such as shrines and temples since it is resistant to rot. Grow in full sun and in a well-drained soil. Chamaecyparis obtusa tolerates light to dappled shade. It adapts to a variety of soils, from sandy sites to clay. Once established Hinoki false cypress is very drought tolerant. 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It climbs by means of clinging tendrils and can be kept as an container plant. The long tendrils need lots of support for climbing. Fast growing vine which can grow over 50 feet high. It may be grown as a houseplant in a sunny South-facing window. A vigorous tropical vine with large bright green oval leaves, 7-13 cm long, 6-10 cm wide. The stems are quadrangular in shape. One of the loveliest and most exotic of the Passion flowers producing gorgeous purple, white and blue banded fragrant flowers, measuring 8-10 cm across in a long succession from mid Summer to Autumn. It produces giant green to yellow Passion fruits reaching over one foot in diameter. The pulp is white or grayish and is not as flavorfull as the common Passion fruit, but still tasty and often eaten or used in drinks. It rarely produces fruit under greenhouse conditions but makes up for this by the sheer glory of its flowers. Pruning is a must to keep the vine healthy. Prune off less vigorous growth and occasionally prune back vigorous growth to promote flowering. When established, and without care, the passion fruit can easily overtake other garden plants, shading them from sun. Hardiness zone 10, (1C\/35F) in Winter. Protect from frost or plant in frost free areas. The Giant Granadilla is hardy to 35F when mature, frost tender when young. Provide ideally a temperature of 15- 28C . Keep the atmosphere humid through the Summer and place in full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Passiflora Quadrangularis loves the warm humid Tropics. You may need to water your plants on a daily basis during the hottest Summer months. During the Winter the roots should be kept moist, but as growth will be much slower you will probably only need to water once a week, depending on growing temperature. It will do best in a loam based mix with a little peat moss. If their pot is too large or if they have an unrestricted root run then the whole plant will simply get bigger and bigger but it will refuse to flower and therefore produce the fruits. By limiting the pot size you are limiting the ability to grow and this is seen as a threat, so the natural mechanism is to produce seed for the next generation. 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Though quite long, the needle-size can be reduced in length with the use of bonsai pruning techniques. Branches are held horizontally in a picturesque silhouette and sometimes can outgrow the central leader forming an attractive multistemmed specimen tree. Bark is purplish-grey and becomes very craggy and fissured with age. Branch pruning can be done in late Fall or Winter to reduce sap bleeding from the wound. You might consider removing major branches in Spring as the large wound will heal faster. Pines should be reduced slowly, over a period of years. Drastic pruning is stressful and should only be performed on very strong and well-fed trees. Keep recently pruned trees out of temperature extremes and in partial shade for 2 to 4 weeks. Hardiness zones 5-8, (-26øC\/-15øF,-10øC\/15øF) in Winter. The Black pine does not like extreme heat, especially in the area of its roots. It prefers but does not insist on colder climates. Black pines enjoy full sun all day long, but if you live in an area where the daily temperatures in Summer are in excess of 100øF, you should place them in partial shade for the hot part of the day, their color will be a deeper green. If your trees get full exposure during the Summer in hot locations, their color may tend toward yellow-green. Grows best in moist fertile well drained soil. A soil mix of coarse sand, calcinated clay and peat moss works well. Black Pines are very tolerant of poor conditions, surviving in nature on barren, stony soils. Keep your Japanese Black Pine evenly moist, but not damp. They like to be a little on the dry side and can endure a bit of a drought. 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Listing is for 5 Seeds\u003cp\u003eThis is a very slow growing fynbos shrub that produces excellent, long lasting, red flowerheads, beautiful for garden display and as a cut flower, and with its broad blue-green leaves, it makes a perfect shrub for the fynbos garden. A good hardy Protea for the garden that grows to a height from 1.5 to 2 metres with a similar spread. Oval blue-green leaves with red margins and showy deep peach \/ pink to scarlet flowers fringed with reddish purple hairs up to 150 mm (6 in) across during spring and summer. 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Kids young and old find the soft, fluffy white seed heads irresistible to touch, and gardeners love how easy this plant is to grow. Flowers top a compact mound of downy green foliage. Plumes emerge chartreuse in early summer, shifting to soft ivory and white as they brighten containers and gardens with long-lasting texture into fall. Autumn turns the plumes a rich tan hue as seed heads dry right on the plant. (Lagurus ovatus)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075516862784,"sku":"38879","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3198428811.jpg?v=1738901965"},{"product_id":"foxtail-agave","title":"Foxtail Agave - Agave attenuata","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. 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Listing is for 5 Seeds\u003cp\u003eGaultheria depressa, commonly known as the mountain snow berry or alpine wax berry, is a small ground-hugging shrub of the heath family Ericaceae native to rocky alpine areas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075517124928,"sku":"38882","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3198428826.jpg?v=1738901967"},{"product_id":"pomegranate","title":"Pomegranate - Punica granatum","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. Listing is for 5 Seeds\u003cp\u003ePunica granatum (Pomegranate) is a multi-stemmed, upright-oval to spreading rounded shrub, prized for its orange-sized edible fruit and its ornamental qualities. Its numerous slender branches are clothed with lustrous, narrowly oblong, rich green leaves, that emerge bronze in spring. Evergreen in warm winter areas, they change to soft yellow-green, sometimes brilliant yellow, in the fall. Blooming throughout the summer, beautiful funnel-shaped, crepe paper, bright scarlet flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), are borne singly or in clusters at the branch tips. Shining against the foliage, the flamboyant flowers are followed by spherical, reddish-brown, leathery-skinned fruits, up to 4 in. across (10 cm). They can be eaten fresh or used in jams or jellies. Pomegranate is partially self-fertile, so planting two or more varieties increases fruit set. An extremely attractive shrub in flower and worthy of inclusion in the border. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Grows up to 6-20 ft. tall (180-600 cm) and 4-15 ft. wide (120-450 cm).\u003cbr\u003eA full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in rich, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. During growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for beds and borders, as a specimen or accent plant, hedges. Great in Mediterranean style gardens. Where not winter hardy, grow in containers to be overwintered indoors.\u003cbr\u003eRemove root suckers as they develop. Prune lightly, thinning out dense growth, shortening lanky growth.\u003cbr\u003eGenerally pest and disease free.\u003cbr\u003ePropagate by seed sown at 55-64°F (13-18°C) in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer.\u003cbr\u003eNative from southern Europe to northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075517321536,"sku":"38884","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3198428836.jpg?v=1738901904"},{"product_id":"tigers-claw-indian-coral-tree","title":"Tiger's Claw - Indian Coral Tree - Erythrina indica","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eErythrina indica is a medium-sized, spiny, deciduous tree normally\u003cbr\u003egrowing to 6-9 m (occasionally 28 m) tall and 60 cm dbh. Young stems\u003cbr\u003eand branches are thickly armed with stout conical spines up to 8 mm long,\u003cbr\u003ewhich fall off after 2-4 years; rarely, a few spines persist and are retained\u003cbr\u003ewith the corky bark. Bark smooth and green when young, exfoliating in\u003cbr\u003epapery flakes, becoming thick, corky and deeply fissured with age.\u003cbr\u003eLeaves trifoliate, alternate, bright emerald-green, on long petioles 6-15\u003cbr\u003ecm, rachis 5-30 cm long, prickly; leaflets smooth, shiny, broader than long,\u003cbr\u003e8-20 by 5-15 cm, ovate to acuminate with an obtusely pointed end. Leaf\u003cbr\u003epetiole and rachis are spiny.\u003cbr\u003eFlowers in bright pink to scarlet erect terminal racemes 15-20 cm long;\u003cbr\u003estamens slightly protruding from the flower.\u003cbr\u003eFruit a cylindrical torulose pod, green, turning black and wrinkly as they\u003cbr\u003eripen, thin-walled and constricted around the seeds.\u003cbr\u003eThere are 1-8 smooth, oblong, dark red to almost black seeds per pod.\u003cbr\u003eErythrina comes from the Greek word ‘eruthros’ meaning red, alluding to\u003cbr\u003ethe showy red flowers of the Erythrina species.\u003cbr\u003eBIOLOGY\u003cbr\u003eIn India, the rich, red blooms make their striking appearance among the\u003cbr\u003eleafless branches in January-March. The short lived flowers are quickly\u003cbr\u003efollowed by the new leaves in early summer. A coral tree in full bloom is\u003cbr\u003elike an aviary. 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The fern-like, bipinnate foliage of dark olive-green leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm), folds up on cloudy or rainy days and at night. The leaves are evergreen or partially deciduous under local conditions. Fluffy, slightly fragrant, pink, powder puff flowerheads, with prominent stamens, open in spring and cover the tree. The blossoms are attractive to bees. They are followed by green flat bean-like seed pods, 8 in. long (20 cm), turning dark brown when mature. The pods are filled with sweet, nutritious pulp, which is edible for humans. The gray-brown bark is rough and furrowed into ridges. Native to dry forests and savannahs of tropical Americas, Rain Tree has been widely introduced as a landscape tree in tropical Southeastern Asia and Hawaii. A beautiful choice for a shade tree.  Performs best in full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade, but best flower production is obtained in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Drought tolerant once established, this tree thrives in high summer heat.\u003cbr\u003eKeep an eye out for wilt, mimosa web worm. Self-seeding can produce numerous seedlings.\u003cbr\u003ePropagate by seed.\u003cbr\u003eNative to northern South America and Central America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075517485376,"sku":"38886","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3212986377.jpg?v=1738901959"},{"product_id":"white-fig-bonsai-tree","title":"White Fig Bonsai Tree - Ficus infectoria","description":"We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 5 Seeds \u003cp\u003eThis is a very massive tree in which the size of the crown can sometimes exceed the height of the tree. the oldest and most massive pilkhan trees in Delhi can be seen inside the complex of the Humayun’s Tomb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging to the Agaonidae family for pollination.The always popular ficus tree is a member of the fig family and perfect for caring for as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are several varieties of this plant that are grown as houseplants. Among these are the ficus benjamina or weeping fig, the ficus lyrata or fiddle head fig, and the ficus elastica decora or rubber tree.Ficus plants range from large trees to woody shrubs to trailing vines. The ficus comes in many shapes and sizes that make this a popular focal point in your home.Ficus (genus Ficus), a group of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines, commonly called figs. Native primarily to tropical areas of East Asia, they are distributed throughout the world’s tropics. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots; others are planted as ornamentals.The always popular ficus tree is a member of the fig family and perfect for caring for as a houseplant. There are several varieties of this plant that are grown as houseplants. Among these are the ficus benjamina or weeping fig, the ficus lyrata or fiddle head fig, and the ficus elastica decora or rubber tree. The Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment, is believed by many to have been a ficus religiosa. The most popular as an indoor tree is the ficus benjamina. old drafts from windows or doors will harm them, so make sure to place them somewhere where drafts will not be an issue.Losing its leaves is the most common problems with ficus plants. Leaf drop is a ficus tree’s standard reaction to stress, whether it’s from any of the following:Under watering or over watering, Low humidity, Too little light, Relocation or repotting, Drafts, Range in temperature (too hot or cold).If your ficus is losing its leaves, go through the checklist of proper ficus tree care and correct anything that you find wrong. Most ficus bonsai trees can produce aerial roots in their natural habitat, which are often presented in appealing bonsai creations with many aerial root pillars or root over rock styles. To enable aerial root growth in our homes a humidity of nearly 100% must be achieved artificially.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can use a glass cover, fish tank or a construction with transparent sheets for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075517583680,"sku":"38887","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/3212986378.jpg?v=1738901960"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/collections\/e5939f85dbd730a743f0f583d28088d5.png?v=1734742962","url":"https:\/\/www.stargazerexotics.ca\/collections\/other-species-1.oembed?page=18","provider":"Stargazer Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}