Heirloom Campanula

Canterbury Bells

Canterbury Bells have been popular in English gardens since the 1500’s. They were once known as Coventry Bells because they grew near the city of Coventry. The large bells bloom in early summer and come in a mix of blues, pinks and white. Ht: 2’ Biennial Zone 3

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Violet Clustered Bellflower

(aka Danesblood) The deep violet flowers appear in early summer. This variety is much more attractive than the common blue Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata). An old fashioned favorite which is becoming hard to find. Prefers sunpart shade. Ht: 1-2’ RARE. Perennial Zone 2

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Heirloom Hollyhock

Hollyhock 'Nigra' (1629)

A beautiful very dark colored hollyhock that was grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and listed by Boston nurseryman, John B. Russe in 1827. A striking hollyhock with almost black flowers. Biennial. Sun. Ht: 5-6’

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Hollyhock 'Old Fashioned Mix'

My brother Tyrone collected seed of this old variety at an abandoned homestead. It is a beautiful mix of single hollyhocks! Very striking. Prefers sun. Ht: 6-7’ tall. Biennial.

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Hollyhock 'Ukrainian'

This variety has been growing on my farm since my great grandparents first settled there. The flowers are single and dark to light red. A very beautiful and tough plant. Biennial. Ht: 6’

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Heirloom Speedwell

Austrian Speedwell

A breathtaking groundcover that blooms in early summer with masses of gentian blue flowers. Prefers sun. Ht: 1’ Perennial Zone 2

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Spike Speedwell

Speedwell is native to Europe and Asia and has been grown by gardeners for centuries. This seed is from my grandmothers Speedwell that has been in her garden for as long as she can remember. It is a very hardy strain with lovely medium blue flowers. One of my favorite perennials. Prefers sun. Ht: 3’ tall. Perennial Zone 2.

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Heirloom Sweet William

Sweet William 'Fuscia'

An heirloom Sweet William with gorgeous fuscia colored blossoms. Sun. Ht: 1-½’ Biennial Zone 2

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Sweet William 'Holborn Glory' (1924)

This breathtaking heirloom Sweet William was introduced in 1924. The large clusters of burgundy flowers have a white ring on the outer edge and bloom for a long time in early summer. Sun. Ht: 2’ Biennial or short lived perennial. Biennial Zone 2

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Sweet William 'Nigricans' (1870)

A much sought after heirloom Sweet William that was introduced in 1870. Large clusters of deep red flowers are produced on dark green foliage with a purple tinge and purple stems. RARE. Sun. Ht: 2’ Biennial or short lived perennial. Biennial Zone 2

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Sweet William 'Mix'

Sweet Williams are very showy old fashioned flowers that come in many different colors. Ht: 2’ tall. Biennial.

• Package Qty: 25 seeds
• Price: $3.00