Seedlings | Eden Garden Centre

11

Jan

Marigolds

Habit: Loved by amateur gardeners, marigolds are among the easiest flowers in the world to grow and also provide a spectacular display with bright orange, yellow and mahogany coloured flowers. There are basically two varieties, the African, which are medium to tall, up to a metre, and the French, 30cm tall, being ideal for edging.

13

Apr

Violas – Pansy

Violas are the one of the most versatile plants you are likely to plant in your garden. Often considered to be the lesser cousin of the Pansy, the Viola is actually far more tolerant of extreme weather conditions and is relentless in its ability to keep flowering. Violas are among the most useful long-flowering plants [...]

3

Feb

Salvia

Salvia plants are widely distributed in South Africa. The many types of salvias are colorful, reliable flowering plants at home in most parts of the country. Members of this clan, which includes the culinary herb, sage, have square stems, flowers whorled around upright spikes, and bright colored blooms in common. One of the most popular

30

Sep

Gazania

Of all our native flowers, few produce as glorius a show of colour year after year, under the most adverse circumstances, as does the Gazania (Gousblom, Wild Marigold) Gazanias can be used anywhere in the garden - as a ground cover to hide dry hard earth, in the rock-garden, on dry banks and walls, or [...]

8

Sep

Gerbera Jamesonii

Gerbera Jamesonii – Barberton Daisy/Transvaal Daisy This daisy first found in the Transvaal near Barberton was hybridized many years ago. The newest hybrids are spectacular with flowers of lovely colours measuring 12-15cm across on stems 60-90cm in length. The new hybrids are of many shades and colours – pale cream, tawny old gold, yellow, peach,

23

Jun

Sweet peas

Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are possibly the most popular cut flower for growing in the home garden. During late winter and throughout spring great bunches of colourful, fragrant flowers are picked from the vigorous climbers that can reach a heigth of two metres or more. Nothing beats a strategically placed vase full of fresh sweet

15

Jan

Island Poppies

ICELAND POPPY (PAPAVER NAUDICAULE) If it’s the ‘wow’ factor you’re after, then Iceland poppies are just the thing. The most popular poppy for good reason, if planted from April in autumn temperatures, they’ll transform your garden into a winter wonderland. Although Iceland poppies can be grown from seed, better results are generally achieved from seedlings. [...]

5

Oct