Hedge type crackerjack grows on shrubby plants 24″ tall and more, with thick branches that hold huge, fluffy blooms in the yellow, orange and gold color range. Double flowers measure 4″-5″ (10-13 cm) across. Foliage is lacy. Fragrance is distinctive, clean and pungent. Resists almost every pest and disease. One of the most maintenance free and useful annuals. Even flowers through southern Florida summers. Excellent for containers to rock gardens. Long lasting as cut flowers. Culture: Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before outdoor planting time in light growing medium. Transplants well. Outdoors sow seed in fine soil, full sun where plants are to grow. Blooms in 12–13 weeks. Deadhead spent blooms. Fertilize in August.
Marigold Crackerjack
Want giant, vibrant blooms that thrive with little fuss? Crackerjack Marigolds deliver bold color, pest resistance, and long-lasting flowers from summer through fall—even in hot climates.
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 2′ or 60cm. Planitng depth: 1/4″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 2′ or 60cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″-15″ or 30-38cm. Days to germination
Variety: 793
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Looking to soften your garden or flower arrangements with a delicate touch? Baby’s Breath creates a cloud of white blooms that keeps giving—cut more, and it blooms even more
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 2′ or 60cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ 2.5cm. Thinning height: 4″ or 10cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to Germination: 10
Variety: 781
Want giant, colorful blooms that shine all summer long? California Giant Zinnias give you bold, butterfly-loving flowers perfect for hot, sunny spaces and gorgeous bouquets.
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 2′-3′ or 60-90cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 18″ or 46cm. Days to germination: 5-8.
Variety: 900
You want a softer, more elegant sunflower that adds beauty without overpowering your garden. Peach Passion Sunflower delivers graceful pastel blooms that grow uniformly and give you long-lasting, pollen-free flowers perfect for borders and bouquets.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Pastel Peach
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 4′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 12″-16″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
Want season-long color with little effort? Choice Mix Petunias thrive in beds or containers and bloom nonstop in vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers.
Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 12″-15″ or 30-37.5cm. Planting Depth: 1/2″ or 1.25cm. Thinning height: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing after thinning: 8″-12″ or 20-30cm. Days to germination: 5-15
Variety: 835
Love long-lasting blooms that keep their color all winter? Strawflowers dry beautifully and hold their form, making them ideal for bouquets and hot, sunny gardens.
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 3′ or 90cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 15″-18″ or 37.5-45cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to germination: 10-15.
Variety: 870
Need height, color, and classic charm in your garden? Tetra Snapdragons bloom all season and delight kids and adults alike with their playful “dragon mouths.”
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 24″-30″ or 60-75cm. Planting depth: 1/16″ or 1mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to germination: 10-15
Variety: 862
Want timeless, cheerful blooms that brighten gardens and bouquets? Shasta Daisy ‘Alaska’ offers sturdy, classic white flowers perfect for long summer and early fall color.
Planting guide: Type: Perennial. Height: 2′ or 60cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″-4″ 7.5-10cm. Spacing after thinning: 1′ or 30cm. Days to germination: 12.
Variety: 759
Want bold, multicolored blooms that tower above the rest? Autumn Beauty Sunflowers give you branching stems with dramatic flowers that thrive in almost any soil.
Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 8′ or 2.4m. Planting depth: 1/2” or 13mm. Seed spacing: 6” or 15cm. Thinning height: 3” or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 2′ or 60cm. Days to germination: 10-14
Variety: 865
If you want nonstop summer blooms in vivid colors, Tom Thumb Impatiens will brighten shady corners and containers with ease. Perfect for rich, moist soil, these compact plants flourish where other flowers struggle, giving you lasting beauty all season.
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 12″-16″ or 30-40cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to germination: 18-25
Variety: 771
Love wildflowers that bloom boldly with almost no effort? Red Corn Poppies grow tall with vivid blooms that reseed easily and add classic charm to natural spaces.
Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 24″-36″ or 60-70cm. Planting depth: 1/8′ or 3mm Seed spacing: 2″ or 5cm. Thinning height: Thinning not recommended. Sapcing after thinning: 8″-12″ or 20-30cm. Days to germination: 15-20
Variety: 851

