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Tender Seed & Favor Company's Seed List
READ THE FAQ'S BELOW - THEN SCROLL DOWN TO SEE YOUR SEED CHOICES.
Question: What seed do I choose? In northern climates after Jun 1st you may want to choose a perennial but Flower Seeds are good from 3-7 years AND any seed can be given at any time so go for it! You like it? Fits your theme, choose it - you won't be sorry. Get someone to try gardening, choose the one you like.
Definition of Perennials: Can be planted in spring and clear thru up until the first frost in fall and return yearly.
Definition of Annuals: Planted in spring, their lifespan is one planting season but drop seed liberally and are designed to self sow seeds for next years crop. Chosen for color.
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Baby Blue Eyes
Plant inSpring. Annual.
A baby shower favorite.
Nemophilia insignis. A hardy annual. A low growing, delicate, sky blue cup shaped flower that shade to white as it reaches the center of the flower. This plant blooms throughout spring with a geographic range of the entire USA. Requires sandy soil, moderate water and tolerates partial shade. Height: 6-12 inches. Sow 1/16th of an inch deep in the soil. |
Shasta Daisy
Plant in Fall/Spring. Perennial
Shasta Daisy - Hardy perennial. White, yellow center, 2-3 ft tall. Planting Directions: You can start plants indoors 6-8 weeks before last winter frost or plant directly into garden after the last frost. They also can be planted in the fall 8 weeks prior to the first winter frost. Plant 1/8” deep in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, well drained soil. Water regularly, Blooms are about 6” in diameter. May have to divide clumps as the seasons go on. Mature plants may self sow. |
PUMPKIN SEEDS - Jack O'Lanterns or Big Max
Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkins
These are 10-12 pound pumpkins and are the best size for carving and easy to carve into nice jack-o-lanterns. Prepare your soil by using compost and peat moss with fertilizer. Till amendments into the soil in February or March. Plant your seeds in a prepared peat pot with the pointed end down and keep the soil warm until the seedlings are established. Transplant the seedlings into the garden when you see roots beginning to grow through the peat pot. Hand pollination helps to set the pumpkin to ensure it’s growth. Keep pumpkins on top of soil and not in standing water. You can set them up on clean straw.
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THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU SEE BELOW THE IMAGE ARE ALSO
THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL BE ON REVERSE SIDE YOUR FAVOR CARD OR PACKET.
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Wildflower Mix
Mix of half annuals and half perennials. Best planted in Spring.
Landscaping with wildflowers is becoming increasingly popular. These wonderful displays of beauty are incredibly self-sufficient. Wildflowers dazzle your gardens with sprays of color with a powerful endurance not often noted in domesticated garden flowers. No need to worry about soils of low fertility; wildflowers adapt wonderfully in these types of soil.
To plant, prepare soil and scatter seeds and tamp lightly into soil. Do not plant more than 1/16 inch and some seeds may remain visible. Plant in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, well drained soil. Water regularly. |
Bells of Ireland. Cloigini na hEireann. Fairly fast growing, erect growing annual. Height: 2-3 feet. Prefers part shade; average, well-drained soil. Uses: cutting, bedding, border, drying. Blooms late spring-early summer. Sow outdoors after last heavy spring frost. Germination time: 25-35 days. Just cover with soil, needs light to germinate. Space 12 inches apart. Seeds have hard seed coats, so soak in water overnight before sowing; self-sows readily; tolerates light frost. Plants will self sow for next year. |
Marigolds, Annuals
Marigold. Start seedlings indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or sow directly into the garden in spring after the last frost. Most marigolds prefer to be planted in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Prepare soil and plant seeds 1/4” deep. If you are planting indoors, when the seedlings produce 2-4 leaves transplant them into larger containers or right into the garden. If you are transplanting from indoors to outside garden, be sure to harden off before transplanting to avoid plant damage. |
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Annual
(Here's a "blue" choice for those "blue" baby showers!)
Blue Cornflowers, Centaureas Cyanthus
These are bright blue fringed flowers that are naturalized throughout the USA. Seeds are extremely easy to grow and the flowers are long lasting when cut. For best results sow after last frost right into garden where seeds will grow in the springtime after the last frost. Mature plants will self sow. Seeds need darkness to germinate, cover completely with medium 1/2”. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. |
Blue Flax
Plant in Spring or Fall. Perennial. Another blue choice for Fall and winter Baby Showers!
Blue Flax
Blue Flax. Linum Lewesii. Discovered by Meriwether Lewis, in 1806 during the Lewis & Clark Expedition. This plant has numerous, light blue cup shaped flowers that bloom into summer. Prefers dry, full sun in light sandy soil. Flowers only last a day but are astonishingly beautiful. Plant no more than 1/16 inches deep. Height 1-2 feet, germination in 20-30 days. |
California Bluebell
Phacella campanularia. Hardy annual and adapts to very arid environments. Stunning deep blue with yellow centers. Heart shaped leaves. Prefers full sun in sandy or well drained soil. Plant in early spring at a depth of 1/16” deep. Height: 8-24 inches.
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Delphinium Consolida Mix
Giant Larkspur Imperial
A annual that is delightful and easy to grow. Can be planted in the fall or spring. Height: 3-4 feet, use in the back of the garden. Distinguished by the flowers ascending up tall spikes. Stunning blossoms are arranged along these spikes and tightly packed. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Comes in shades of pink, white, deep cobalt blue. A gorgeous flower. Germination 15-30 days. Sow 1/8” deep in well drained soil. Blooms April—September.
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Rugosa, Rose
Pink—Very hardy and beautiful blooms. Plant in full sun and thrive in poor soil such as acidic soil and also like the sandy, salt spray, windy areas. Rugosa roses are one of the easiest roses to grow and bloom from May to September. Height: 4-6 feet. Use in borders and banks. Plant seeds 1/16th inch deep and when seedlings 2 feet tall, space up to 4 feet apart. Prune old branches as the plant ages to remove weak canes. |
Zinnias
Zinnia, Elegans Pumila Mix, Cut and Come Again Zinnias! Easy to grow. Plant outdoors in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Plant successively through the season to get continuous blooms. Fertilize early and pinch back spent blooms to encourage continued blooming. Height: 8-36 inches. Grows well in hot climates. Avoid wetting foliage during watering, invites disease for the zinnias. |
Sweet Williams
Plant in Spring or Fall. Perennial depending upon your climate.
Sweet Williams
Tender Perennial variety but often acts as an annual depending upon your climate. Mixed colors, gorgeous, fringed petals, 6-12 inches tall. Planting Directions: You can sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or directly into garden after the last frost. Plant in full sun except for very hot climates. Prefers moist, well drained soil. Water regularly, flower is sweetly scented. Seeds needs darkness to germinate, cover 1/8 inch of soil. |
California Poppies
Poppies can tolerate the poor soil and are successfully grown throughout the world. California poppies are not easy to transplant so sow seeds directly in the garden where they are to go either in fall or early spring. Prefers light to sandy soil where they will have full sun. Poppies are generally not hardy below 20degrees F. Seeds should be planted ¼ or less deep. Plants grow 12-20 inches high and spread up to 20 inches. |
Sunflower, Mammoth
Annual. Yellow, brown center. Sunflowers face the sun, so it's very important that your planting be made in an open, bright spot in your garden Sow outdoors after danger of frost. To insure good germination, sow seeds 1/2" deep in groups of 2 or 3 seeds. Space these groups 2 to 4” apart. If you plan to grow your Sunflowers in rows, space the rows at least 3 feet apart. After seedlings reach a height of 3 to 4", cut out all but one strong seedling and gradually fill in soil around the remaining seedling. Roots will form along the base of the stalk making the plant more secure and wind-resistant. A light, dry, well-drained soil is preferred. |
Sweet Peas Plant in Spring. Annual variety, mixed colors-knee Highs I found this on the web courtesy of a gardener but it shows so well the beautiful olors.
Sweet Pea - Lathyrus odoratus.
Old spice mix. Multi colored, fragrant with very delightful flowers. Height 4-5 feet tall. A traditional garden favorite. Planting Instructions: Can be sown in late fall or early winter for spring flowering or start outdoors when soil can be worked. Plant directly into the garden where the plants are to go. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. This allows the sprout to escape the hard seed pod with relative ease. Cover seeds with 2 inches of soil. Plant in full sun to light shade in rich, organic soil. Provide support such as a trellis or fence if needed. |
Iceland Poppy
Perennial. Sometimes grown as an annual or biennial in some portions of the country. These plants re-seed freely and do not require rich soil. Poppies can be grown in all regions of the US. Flowers are abundant on 2 foot stems, and are a mix of oranges, yellow, creams. Best if sown in late summer to fall. Prefers | |
