Mellifont 2016-2017 Catalogue

MellifontAbbey Gardens

Collon, Co. LouthTel:

(041) 982 6216

Fax: (041) 982 6546

Email: [email protected]

2016/17 Commercial Growers’ Catalogue and Price List

Terms & Conditions of Sale1. The giving or sending of an order for seedlings and plants constitutes an acceptance of the following

Terms and Conditions of Sale.

2. Seedling Count: While sufficient seed is sown per box to give an average seedling count as shown foreach variety, we do not guarantee the number of seedlings per box.

3. Every effort is made to ensure that only seedlings and plants of good quality are supplied but nowarranty is given, expressed or implied as to the description, freedom from pests, health orproductivity, and no responsibility can be accepted for loss of crop due to any cause. The risk in thegoods shall pass to the buyer or the buyers agent.

Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control we may have to substitute the nearestequivalent of any variety not available at short notice.

4. Our liability to customers is limited in all cases to the value of the seedlings or plants sold at the dateof sale.

5. Execution of orders is made subject to seedling or plants being available from our own stock on thedate arranged for dispatch. Please sign for goods as damaged in transit.

6. Prices quoted are strictly nett. All goods are sold at prices current at time of print. We shall be entitledto alter the price of goods without prior notice in the event of any variation in the cost of us supplyingthe goods or any part thereof by reason of (a) any increase in the cost of goods required by us tocomplete the contract, (b) any increase in the royalty payable under the Plant Varieties and Seed Act1994 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force, (c) any othermatter beyond our control, including but not limited to, fuel prices, fluctuations in exchange rates orthe action of any government or any other authority anywhere in the world or any labour problems.

7. Any claim for non-delivery or damage to goods in transit must be made in writing to us within threedays of delivery date.

8. V.A.T. at the following rates should be added to all items. Vegetables and herbs - 0%; Plants - 13.5%;Delivery - 23%.

Payment: Cash with Order except on approved Accounts. All Accounts are due monthly and are considered overdue 30 daysafter the date of invoice.

PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE BY CASH, CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD

* NEW CUSTOMERS: Credit accounts cannot normally be approved until two satisfactory trade referencesand bank details are provided.

We reserve the right to refuse to execute any new orders received until previous outstanding accounts aresettled in full.

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Phone: (041) 9826216 | Fax: (041) 9826546 | Text only: 085 872 1234

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Orders: Orders need to be placed in WRITING by post, fax or email. Use order forms where possible.

Week Number: A Calendar showing the Week Numbers for 2016 is printed on page 40 to assist in filling in Delivery or Collection Dates. A Calendar showing the Week Numbers for 2017 is printed onthe inside back cover.

V.A.T. Rates: On Deliveries 23%. On Flowers 13.5%On Vegetables, Herbs 0%

Delivery Charges: Please add €10.00 + V.A.T. per carton. (4-5 trays)

Hours of Business: Mon-Fri: 8.00am - 5.00pmLunch: 12.30pm - 1.30pmSat: 8.00am - 12.00noon

Check opening hours for Saturday from 1st October.

Not open on Sundays or Holidays as marked on calendar.

Terms & Conditions of Sale: On inside front cover – Please read carefully.

Transparencies: By courtesy of Ball Colegraves.

* Payments can now be made by all major credit cards.

2016/17 Commercial Growers’ Catalogue and Price List

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At the end of each plant description you will see the line below. This is explained as follows;

E.G PetuniaPlug tray (350) wks 8-22

Number of plants per tray. Chosen plug products to bestsuit the need of plant grown.

Available weeks

Hedging » Laurel: 2L Pot.

Finished BeddingWe also supply finished bedding, pot plants, hanging baskets, window boxes and containers for Tidy TownGroups, Town Councils, Contract Planting and Garden Centres. Prices depend on quantities required and pricesare available on request.

Early Season Planting ......................................................................................3

Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs ..........................................................................4

February - May Planting (Cutting Raised)............................................................9

February - May Planting (Seed Raised)..............................................................22

May - July Planting (Mixed Planting) ....................................................................29

July - August Planting (Mixed Planting) ..............................................................30

August - September Planting (Mixed Planting) ..............................................34

Mid August - September Planting (Mixed Planting) ......................................37

October Planting (Mixed Planting) ..........................................................................38

Index ................................................................................................................................39

2016 Weekly Calendar ......................................................................................40

Table of Contents

€2.50 up to 70/100

€2.00 100 plus Incl. VAT

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IMPORTANT – Plants are available in SPECIFIED WEEKS ONLY. Please check the calendar showing the week numbers provided in this catalogue. 3

»Trailing PansyCool Wave

The next generation of trailing pansy andspreading colour....Cool Plants...CoolDisplay...Cool Wave!

• Our policy of continuous developmentintroduces an evolution of Plentifall withlarger flowers and greater vigour

• Extremely floriferous plants withmedium sized flowers

• Ideal for hanging pot, basket productionand 9-13cm pots

• Lightly scented

• No plant growth regulators or pinchingrequired - plants naturally branch, breakand spread and continue to trail, up to60cm

• Exceptional overwintering performanceand rebound from inclement weather

• Perfect fit for anywhere - flowerbeds/landscape, baskets, window boxesand containers

Mixed

Plug 104 wks 6 and 8


Blueberry SwirlBlue SkiesFrostGolden YellowLemon SurprisePurpleRed Wing, Violet Wing, White Wing


Blue Skies Golden YellowFrost

Violet Wing

Special Tip: Cool Wave• Use fewer plants per basket and get

a cool display! Once planted intobaskets and containers, Cool Waveloves a bit of root space to do its‘thing’...to spread and trail. A typical30-36cm basket needs just threeplants to fill out

• We recommend the Ball 230 plugfor pot and pack production and theBall 104 to plant directly intobaskets

Early Season PlantingAvailable wks 6 and 8 only for first part of season

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White

Lemon Surprise Purple Red Wing

sales

Sticky Note

just white, not white wing

Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs

»AubergineMoney MakerLarge, dark purple, oval fruits. Harvest18wks after transplanting.

Plug 84 wks 10-20

»BeetrootBoltardySuited to maincrop use. Good resistance tobolting, rounded roots with good internalcolouring. Harvest 11 weeks fromtransplanting.

Plug 142 wks 10-20

»BroccoliLarge blue-green heads with good coldand disease resistance. Harvest approx12wks from transplanting.

Plug 350 wks 8-28

»Brussels SproutsGood textured and flavoured buttons on astrong plant. Harvest approx 26 wks fromtransplanting.

Plug 350 wks 8-28

»CabbageDuchyGood colour and shelf life. Can crop fromMay right through to Oct. Pointed greenvariety.

Plug 350 wks 8-30

»CauliflowerSuitable for successional cropping. Cleanbase with good white curds.

Plug 350 wks 8-28

»CelerySelf blanching variety. One of the bestflavoured varieties available.

Plug 350 wks 8-20

»CourgetteHigh yielding plants producing goodquality oblong fruits.

Plug 84 wks 8-18

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4 Varieties marked (P) are either protected or protection has been applied for under the UK Plant Variety and Seeds Act 1964 and/or EU PBR. Propagation without license is illegal.

Aubergine - Money Maker Cabbage - Duchy

Beetroot - Boltardy Cauliflower

Broccoli Celery

Brussels Sprouts Courgette


MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016 Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs

»CucumberPopular retail item. Indoor use only.

Plug 84 wks 8-18

»LeekTerrific vigour with a medium shank anddark erect leaves.

Plug 350 wks 8-20

»LettuceButterhead

Plug 350 wks 8-28

Global Gourmet MixedEach simply salad pellet contains a tastyattractive mixture of greens which can begrown in bowls and consumers. Canharvest every 3wks and then another re-growth appears.

Plug 230 wks 10-20

Lakeland - Iceberg

Plug 350 wks 8-28

»PepperF1 Bell BoyPre-dominantly used for green productionbut will ripen from green to red.

Plug 84 wks 10-18

»PumpkinPaintballSmooth skinned variety suitable forcarving and painting.

Plug 84 wks 10-20

Cucumber

Leek

Lettuce - Butterhead

Lettuce - Global Gourmet Mixed

Lettuce - Lakeland

Pepper - F1 Bell Boy

Pumpkin - Paintball

Special Tip: Fruit & Veg• Most fruit and vegetables are

available in pots or packs from wk12 onwards but are more suitablefor collection rather than delivery.

»RhubarbGlaskins PerpetualVery quick growing. Bright red sticks whichcan be pulled the first year.

Plug 84 wks 6-12

»StrawberryElanTrailing type with vigorous runners which produce a cascade of tasty fruitsfrom June – October.

Plug 104 wks 6-16

»TomatoMoney MakerOriginal amature gardener variety. Goodflavour and colour.

Seedling 200 wks 8-20

ShirleyEarly F1 Variety. Heavy cropper. Mediumsized. Commercial Variety.


TumblerMinature bush plant bearing small cherryfruit. Cascading effect of the side shootsmakes this variety particularly useful forhanging baskets.


»TurnipPopular variety for fresh market sales.

Plug 350 wks 8-20


Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016

Rhubarb - Glaskins Perpetual

Tomato - Moneymaker

Strawberry - Elan Tomato - Shirley

Tomato - Tumbler

Turnip

sales

Sticky Note

Can we add Plug 40 wks 14-16


MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016 Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs

»Catmint• Intoxicating scent which cats also love.• Said to deter rats.• A tea induces sleep.

12s wks 12-22

»ChivesAllium Schoenoprasum• Perennial. • One of the most commonly used herbs. • Mild onion flavour. • Used in salads, soups, egg and cheese

dishes. • Cut it back frequently. • Purple flowers. 50cm.

12s wks 12-22

»Coriander Coriandum Sativum• Annual. • Green leaves used in curries and

chutney. • Seeds used in casseroles, pickles and

soups. 45cm.

12s wks 12-22

»DillOriganum Vulgare• Annual.• Feathery leaves used in salads and fish. • Flowers and seeds used in pickles.

12s wks 12-22

»Fennel, SweetFoeniculum Vulgare Dulce• Leaves and stalks used for flavouring

fish, sauces and salads. • Seeds used for pickling. 2m

12s wks 12-22

»Hyssop• Perennial.• Beautiful blue flowers.• Young leaves used in stews or sparingly

in salads.

12s wks 12-22

Catmint

Dill

Chives

FennelCoriander

Hyssop

»Mint, SpearmintMentha Spicata• Perennial. • The well-known mint used with peas

and potatoes and to make sauce. • Produces blue flowers. 1 m.

12s wks 12-22

»Parsley, Envy• Strong Plants with dark green curled

foliage. • Ideal for pot growing and as a garnish.

12s wks 12-22

»RocketSalad• Strong tasting spinach type leaf. • Popular in salads.

12s wks 12-22

»RosemaryRosmarinus Officinalis• Perennial. • One of the best- known herbs. • Likes a sheltered but warm situation. • Pale blue flowers and fine aromatic

leaves have many uses, but most oftenused with roast lamb. 1-2 m.

12s wks 12-22

»Sage, English• Perennial Evergreen.

12s wks 12-22

»TarragonRussian• The only tarragon that can be grown

from seed. • Flavour not as strong as french

tarragon.

12s wks 12-22

»Thyme, EnglishThymus Vulgaris• Perennial evergreen.• Used in all culinary ways.• Pretty small mauve flowers on stems,

with dark green tiny leaves. 15cm.

12s wks 12-22


Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016

Mint

Rocket

Rosemary

Sage

TarragonParsley

Thyme


February through May PlantingCutting Raised

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Bacopa - Colossal Pink

Bacopa - Snowflake: Abundance of dainty, five-petaled pure white flowers (P)Bacopa - Abunda Colossal Blue (P)

Argyranthemum - Madeira: Double White (P)

»Ajuga• Ground cover plant which can be used

in baskets/containers

Plug (84) wks 8-24

»ArgyranthemumMadeira Series• Saleable plants 8-10 wks• 11cm - 13cm pot

Plug (84) wks 6-20

»BacopaAbunda (84) wks 6-20

Mercadonia (84) wks 6-18

Snowflake (84) wks 6-20

Snowflake (142) wks 6-20

Argyranthemum - Madeira: Crested Pink (P)

Argyranthemum - Madeira: White (P)

Argyranthemum - Maderia: HOT Pink (P)

Bacopa - Mercadonia: Early Yellow (P)Argyranthemum - Madeira: Cherry Red (P)

Argyranthemum - Madeira: Crested yellow (P)

Bacopa - Abunda Colossal White: Extra LargeFlowers (P)

SUPER-SIZED FLOWERS

SUPER-SIZED FLOWERS

NEWNEW

sales

Sticky Note

Can we squeeze an image of Ajuga in here? It's the same image as used on pg 30.


Begonia - Million Kisses Honeymoon (P)

Begonia - Sherbert Bon Bon (P), Cherry Bon Bon (P)

Calibrachoa - Cabaret: Deep Yellow (P)

Begonia - Million Kisses Elegance: White/PinkOuter Petals (P)

»BegoniaMillion Kisses• Needs 12-15oc at night.• Stunning semi-trailing novelty Begonia.• Free flowering and low maintenance -

no dead heading required.• Perfect for 11-13cm pots or 3 plants per

30-35cm hanging pot.• Just 6-8 weeks to finish.

Plug (66) wks 10-20

»Basket BegoniaSherbert Bon Bon• A very showy basket with a compact

cascading habit.

Cherry Bon Bon• Perfect partner for Sherbert Bon Bon.

Plug (66) wks 10-20

»BidensSun Kiss• Aurea, vigorous trailing habit• Basket favourite

Plug (84) wks 6-20

»BrachyscomeRoyal Blue• Blue flowers, yellow centres.

Plug (84) wks 6-20

»CalibrachoaCabaret• Flowers fast and full on mounded, trailing

plants.• Outstanding uniformity between colours.• Excellent addition to hanging baskets or

patio containers.• Recommended pot size 9-10.5cm.

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Plug (42) wks 10-18

Calibrachoa - Cabaret: Rose (P)

Calibrachoa - Cabaret: White (P)

Brachyscome - Royal Blue

Bidens - AureaBegonia - Million Kisses Amour: Dark Leaved Red (P)

Begonia - Million Kisses Devotion: Red (P)

Calibrachoa - Cabaret: Hot Pink, Scarlet (P)

Calibrachoa - Cabaret: Cherry Rose, Deep Blue (P)

February - May Planting CUTTING RAISED


MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016 February - May Planting

»DahliaGallery• Super sized flowers on short plants.• Ideal for 2L pots.• 25-35cm.

Plug (66) wks 14-18

»Dianthus Sunflor®

Plug (118) Available every 4 weeks6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 26, 28

• Pot Feb/March for May/June Flowering.

• Pot in June for August/SeptemberFlowering.

• The pinching technique is mostimportant. Give the centre stem a sharppull and twist. This will remove the mainplant stem at the base of the foliage.

• Do this 4 weeks after potting.

Dahlia - Valentin (P)

Dianthus Sunflor - Cosmos: Double pure white (P)Dahlia - Pinto (P)

Dahlia - Riviera (P)

Dianthus Sunflor - Red Allure (P)

Dianthus Sunflor - Luigi

Dianthus Sunflor - Esta (P)

Dianthus Sunflor - Faganza (P)

Dianthus Sunflor - Bianca: Semi-doubleburgundy and white bi-colour (P)

Dianthus Sunflor - VivreDianthus Sunflor - Citrien (P)

Dahlia - Art Deco (P)

Dahlia - Art Fair (P)

Dahlia - Art Nouveau (P)

Dahlia - Pablo (P)

NEW

NEW

Fuchsia - Heidi Anne: Crimson cerise - double


»Fuchsia• Supplied as pinched plants.• Unique colours bred to give ultimate

displays.• Includes hardy bush, bush and trailing

types.• Medium to large flowers giving real colour

impact.

Trailing Varieties• Adrienne • Dawn Star• Blue Eyes • Sir Matt Busby• Claudia

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Plug (42) wks 8-18

Semi Trailing Varieties• Annabel• Jean Taylor

Up-Right Varieties• Dollar Princess• Happy Wedding Day• Heidi Anne• Scowcap• Winston Churchill


Fuchsia - Claudia: Rose pink/lighter shade ofrose - double

Fuchsia - Dawn Star: Rose red/aster – double Fuchsia - Happy Wedding Day: White - double

Fuchsia - Winston Churchill: Pink/lavenderblue pinkish vein – double

Fuchsia - Dollar Princess: Cerise/purple - double(Hardy)

Fuchsia - Blue Eyes: Pale blue/dark red double

Fuchsia - Snowcap: Scarlet/white reddish veins – semi-double (Hardy)

Fuchsia - Annabel: White flushed/whiteflushed rose - double.

Fuchsia - Jean Taylor: Distinctive Bronze -Green Foliage, Double Flowers

Fuchsia - Sir Matt Busby: Vibrant red - white

Fuchsia - Adrienne Improved: Rose/red - violetwith marking at base - double



Geranium - Supreme: Burgundy White, Lilac (P)

»GeraniumGeranium Ivy Leaf - SingleSupremeA superior series of large single floweredivy leaved Pelargonium offering excellentperformance in baskets and containers.• Medium vigour quickly producing

excellent cascading displays• Large single flowers of clear bold colour• Very early and free flowering• Well structured free branching plants• Excellent weather tolerance

Burgundy (P) MBurgundy White (P) M Lilac (P) MRed (P) MWhite (P) M

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Geranium Ivy Leaf - SemiDoublePrecisionA new range of medium and compactsemi double ivy leaved Pelargonium, allselected for outstanding vigour and flowerperformance.• A superb colour range• Excellent semi double flowers forming

large flower heads• Excellent free branching plant structure• Easy and fast production for 11-13cm

pots and all basket work• Ideal for window boxes, baskets and

containers

Bright Lilac (P) M Dark Red (P) M/LLight Pink (P) C/MRed Bicolour (P) M/LRose Lilac (P) M

Guillou - Blanche Roche: MWhite to delicate rose pink

Habit KeyC (Compact) M (Medium) L (Large)

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Geranium - Precision: Light Pink (P)

Geranium - Guillou: Blanche Roche (P)Geranium - Precision: Bright Lilac (P)

Geranium - Supreme: Burgundy (P)

Geranium - Supreme: Red (P) Geranium - Precision: Red Bicolour (P)

Geranium - Precision: Rose Lilac (P)Geranium - Supreme: White (P)

Geranium - Precision: Dark Red (P)



Geranium - Designer: Bright Lilac (P) Geranium - Designer: Orange (P)

Geranium - Designer: Purple Rose (P)Geranium - Designer: Bright Red (P)

Geranium - Designer: Light Salmon (P)

»GeraniumGeranium ZonalDesignerClassic green-leaved grower series!• Early to flower for quick sales• Extremely well matched series for

vigour and uniformity• Great range of large, brightly coloured

semi-double flowers• A reliable and proven performer in

11-15cm pots• Ideal for landscapes and large patio

planters• Foliage has strong, distinctive zones

Bright Lilac (P) XLBright Red (P) XLDark Red (P) XLHot Pink (P) XLLight Salmon (P) MOrange (P) LPink Splash (P) LPurple Rose (P) MViolet (P) XLWhite (P) M/L

Habit KeyC (Compact) M (Medium) L (Large) XL (Extra large)

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Geranium - Designer: Hot Pink (P)

Geranium - Designer: Dark Red (P)

Special Tip: Designer• Will take cool growing at 12-15oC

Geranium - Designer: Purple Rose (P)

Geranium - Designer: White (P)

Geranium - Designer: Purple Rose (P)

Geranium - Designer: Violet (P)

sales

Sticky Note

change to Designer Pink Splash



»GeraniumGeranium ZonalFantasiaClassic green-leaved grower series!

Bright Red (P) MDark Red (P) XLDeep Rose Splash (P) CLight Pink Splash (P) MOrange (P) CPink (P) MPurple (P) MRed Heart (P) MWhite (P) C


Plug (84) wks 6-20

Geranium - Fantasia: White (P)Geranium - Fantasia: Pink (P)Geranium - Fantasia: Deep Rose Splash (P)

Geranium - Fantasia: Light Pink Splash (P)

Geranium - Fantasia: Red Heart (P)

Geranium - Fantasia: Purple (P)

Geranium - Fantasia: Orange (P)

Geranium - Fantasia: Bright Red (P)

Geranium - Fantasia: Dark Red (P)

Impatien New Guinea - Harmony Snow (P)

Impatien New Guinea - Harmony Red Cardinal (P)

Impatien New Guinea - Harmony Raspberry Cream (P)

Helichrysum - Petiolatum Gold

Hedera - Helix Silver

Hedera - Helix Gold



Geranium - Pelgardini: Vancouver Centennial

Geranium - Pelgardini: Mrs Pollock

Geranium - Pelgardini: Wilhelm Langguth

Geranium - Pelgardini: Frank Headley

Helichrysum - Petiolatum Silver: Silver, greyfoliage, larger leaf

»GeraniumGeranium Zonal VariegatedPelgardini

• Distinct fancy-leaved Pelargoniumswith contrasting leaf and flower colours

Frank Headley: Salmon single, Mgrey-green foliage

Mrs Pollock: Red single, L green-brown yellow foliage

Vancouver Centennial: Orange-red Csingle, red-brown green foliage

Wilhelm Langguth: Red double, Lgrey-green foliage


Plug (84) wks 6-16

»HederaTrailing Ivy.

Plug (84) wks 6-22(Every 4 wks)

»HelichrysumFoliage plant for baskets and containers.

Plug (84) wks 8-20

» Impatien New Guinea • Large early flowers for fast pot sales.• 7 weeks 10-12cm pots.

Plug (84) wks 10-18



» Indian Mint• Petite white flowers – trailing habit –

mint fragrance. • Spectacular trails of up to 2m,

Outstanding for shade or semi-shadewith an incredible fragrance.

Plug (84) wks 6-20

»Lobelia• Mounded semi-trailing plants fill mixed

baskets and containers quickly.• Stay lush and healthy all Summer long.

Plug (84) wks 6-20

»Lysimachia• Gold flowers.• Green/Gold foliage (Creeping Jenny).

Plug (84) wks 6-20

»Nepeta• Trailing foliage plant.

Plug (84) wks 6-20

»Oenothera• Very versatile container basket & ground

cover plant.• Height 30cm. Spread 40cm.

Plug (84) wks 12-18

»Osteospermum• Pot size 12cm - 2L.• HT 10-16” / 25-40 cm.• WT 24-28” / 30-50 cm.• 8 wks to sale.

Plug (84) wks 6-16

Lobelia - Richardii: Pale blue flowers - trailing foliage

Lobelia - Waterfall Azure Mist (P)

Lysimachia - Nummularia Aurea

Osteospermum - Voltage Yellow (P)Indian Mint - Satureja Douglas II (P)

Oenothera - African Sun

Nepeta - Variegated trailing foliage

Lobelia - Waterfall Azure Mist (P)

NEW

sales

Sticky Note

change to Waterfall Blue Ice.



Petunia Fanfare - Yellow (P)

Petunia Novelties - Black Velvet Imp

Petunia Fanfare - Red (P)

»PetuniaFanfare

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Plug (42) wks 10-18

»PetuniaNovelties• Compact habit with intense novelty

colour.

Black Velvet ImpPhantomPinstripe

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Petunia Fanfare - Hot Rose (P)

Petunia Fanfare - White (P)

Petunia Novelties - Pinstripe

Petunia Novelties - Phantom

Petunia Fanfare - Royal Purple (P)

Petunia Fanfare - Deep Blue (P)

Special Tip: PetuniaWhich Petunia?

• Fanfare: Top choice for baskets. Creates basket‘hugging’ effect. Can be grown at high densitywithout tangling.

• Surfina: Very popular brand, vigorous and goodall round performance. Large colour range.

• Tumbelina: Trailing habit.Not as vigorous as Surfina.Double, fragrant, noveltyvariety.

• See Petunia “Shockwave” on page 38 as a cheaperalternative to Surfina.



» PetuniaSurfinia

* Highly recommended colours

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Plug (142) wks 8-18

* Petunia - Surfina White: Pure white (P)Petunia - Surfina Pink Vein: Pink - darker rose vein (P)* Petunia - Surfina Crazy Pink: Glowing Pink –darker veins (P)

Petunia - Surfina Victorian Yellow: Lemon blooms with dark yellow veining (P)

Petunia - Surfina Lime: Lime Green (P)Petunia - Surfina Burgundy

Petunia - Surfina Heavenly Blue

Petunia - Surfina Sky Blue: Bright pale blue (P)

* Petunia - Surfina Deep Red (P)* Petunia - Surfina Giant Purple: Purple rose– extra large flowers (P)

* Petunia - Surfina Blue Vein: Hint of blue –darker vein and throat (P)

* Petunia - Surfina Blue: Violet blue (P)

sales

Sticky Note

NEW

»PetuniaTumbelina• Compact trailing variety.

Plugs (84) wks 6-20

»SalviaMystic Spires• Ideal for speciality 1 lt patio plant.• Height 45-60cm• Spread 30-60cm

Plug (66) wks 12-20

»SanvitaliaGolden Aztec• Excellent basket plant with striking

gold yellow flowers.

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Plug (142) wks 6-20



Petunia - Tumbelina Rosy Ripple (P)

Petunia - Tumbelina Priscilla: Fragrant (P) Sanvitalia - Golden Aztec (P)

Salvia - Mystic Spires Blue (P)

Petunia - Tumbelina Katrina: Fragrant (P)

Petunia - Tumbelina Melissa: Fragrant (P)



»Trixi®• 3 varieties in one young plant!

• Spectacular mixes which are colourfuland eye catching.

• Plant in 2-5L pots or directly intobaskets.

• No labels supplied.

Plug (60) wks 12-18 even

* Early ordering essential

»VerbenaAztec®

• Ideal for 9-13cm pots, baskets andcontainers.

• Pinch 2 weeks after planting.

• Broad leafed series with a mounded,semi-trailing habit and large flowerumbels.

Plug only (84) wks 6-20

Plug (42) wks 10-18

Estrella

• Ideal for 9cm-1L pots.

• Compact, upright habit whichbecomes semi trailing.

• Small percentage of pots will showshading or solid colour.

Plug (84) wks 6-20

Plug (42) wks 10-18

Trixi - Cherry Kiss: Surfina, Verbena & Calibrachoa

Verbena - Aztec: Dark RedTrixi - Bolero: 3 colours of Calibrachoa,

Verbena - Estrella: Voodoo StarVerbena - Wild Rose

Verbena - Estrella: Pink StarTrixi - Ayer’s Rock: Calibrachoa, Verbena, & Lobelia

Trixi - Shades of Blue

Verbena - Aztec: Blue Velvet

NEW

sales

Sticky Note

All Calibrachoa colours


February through May PlantingSeed Raised

Ageratum - Blue Champion, Champion Mix

Alyssum - Clear Crystals Mixed

Begonia Semperflorens - Devil: Mixed improved

Bacopa - Snowtopia: White

»AgeratumBlue Champion• Clear mid-blue flowers on compact, dark

green foliage. 15cm.

Champion Mixed

Plug (350) wks 9-22

»AlyssumSnowdrift• 8-10cm compact border plant.

Clear Crystals Mixed• Lavender, Purple, White, 10-12cm.

Plug (350) wks 10-22

»AntirrhiniumF1 Appeal• Naturally compact. Ideal for colour pack

sales 15-20cm.

Plug (350) wks 6-18

F1 Sonnet• 60-76cm, 13cm pot, Container or ‘Green

Sales’

Plug (350) wks 4-18

»Aster• Dome shaped plants about 23cm across,

15cm. Sell ‘green’ in packs.• Suitable for exposed positioning

Plug (230) wks 12-20

»Bacopa• Worlds first Bacopa from seed.• No pinching required.• Also available in blue or mixed

(Blue & White).

Plug (142) wks 8-18

Plug (230) wks 8-18

»BegoniaDevil Bronze VarietiesDevil Mixed Pink, Devil RedDevil Rose, Devil White• Height 20cm

Plug (350) wks 8-22

Devil’s Delight MixedA mix of Devil and Heaven. Bronze andGreen leaf.

Plug (350) wks 8-22

Begonia Semperflorens - Devil’s Delight Mixed

Aster - Callistephus Roundabout Mix

Begonia Semperflorens - Heaven: Mixed

Antirrhinium - F1 Appeal Mixed

Alyssum - White Crystals

Begonia - F1 Whopper

Heaven VarietiesHeaven Mixed, Heaven Pink, Heaven Red,Heaven Rose, Heaven White

Plug (350) wks 8-22

F1 Whopper• King size Begonia with 7cm diameter flowers.• Height 85cm. Spread 85cm• Available in Red or Rose Bronze Leaf or Red

or Rose Green Leaf


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Begonia Tuberous Rooted - Illumination: MixedBegonia Tuberous Rooted - Mocca Mixed Calceolaria - F1 Sunshine Improved

Begonia Tuberous Rooted - Supercascade: Yellow

Begonia Illumination - Golden Picotee

Begonia Nonstop - Appleblossom, Apricot

Begonia Nonstop - Deep Rose, Deep Salmon

Begonia Nonstop (L-R)Golden Orange, Orange, Pink

Begonia Nonstop (L-R)Rose Petticoat, White, Yellow

Begonia Illumination - Apricot

Begonia Illumination (L-R)Orange, Lemon, Rose

Begonia Illumination (L-R)Salmon Pink, Scarlet, White

» Begonia Tuberous RootedNonstop – Upright• Free flowering blooms up to 10cm in

diameter. Double blooms.• Grow in 12cm - 1lt pots.

Nonstop VarietiesNonstop: Select Mix - Special mix ofBronze and Green Leaf coloursAppleblossom, Red, Deep Rose, Deep Salmon, Orange, Pink,Rose petticoat, White, Yellow

Plug (84) wks 8-19

Majestic Sunburst

Plug (84) wks 10-19

Illumination – Trailing• Very floriferous, cascading Begonias for

hanging basket and window box use.

Illumination VarietiesMixed, Apricot, Salmon pink, Orange, Rose, White, ScarletLemon, Golden Picotee

Plug (84) wks 8-19

Supercascade VarietiesScarlet Yellow

Plug (84) wks 8-19

»CalceolariaF1 Sunshine Improved• Excellent outdoor bedding variety.• Early and continuous flowering.• Good in containers. HT 30cm


Begonia Nonstop - Red

Begonia Tuberous Rooted - Majestic Sunburst

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February - May Planting SEED RAISED

Coleus - Merlin Mix

»Campanula• Compact busy plants.• Masses of bell shaped flowers July-Sept.

Plug Tray (104) wks 10-20

»CelosiaKimono Mix• Popular dwarf variety.• Suitable for 10cm pot production.• All colours bloom simultaneously.

Plug tray (230) wks 10-22

»CinerariaSilver Dust• A truly superb strain that is ultra dwarf,

retaining its compact habit throughoutthe summer.

• Deeply cut leaves in a lace pattern aremore intensely silvered than those ofother strains.

• Strongly recommended for its beauty andpredictable quality. 10-20cm.

• Foliage plant.


»Coleus• Distinctive foliage plant in a good colour

range.• Compact and uniform.• Good in sun or shade.


»CordylineAustralis• This well-known foliage plant with grassy,

rush-like leaves is a Parks favourite.• Use as a specimen plant indoors, or

outdoors in bedding displays. 60-90cm.


»CoreopsisEarly Sunrise• 10cm-1L pot. 60cmPlug (104) wks 10-20

»CosmosRazzmatazz• Beautiful feathery foliage and semi

double flowers.• Perfect for 1L-2L pots


»DahliaFigaro Mixed• Excellent for bedding or border use.• Early and dwarf habit – 30cm.


Cineraria - Silver Dust

Celosia - Kimono Mixed

Cordyline - Australis

Coreopsis- Early Sunrise

Gaillardia - F1 Mesa Mix

Dichondra - Silver Falls

Coreopsis- Early Sunrise

Dahlia - Figaro Mixed

Campanula - Clips: Deep Blue, White

»DichondraSilver Falls• Vigorous cascading plant with small

rounded silver leaves.


»GaillardiaF1 Mesa Mix• Long flowering season.• First year flowering perennial.• 10cm-1L pots. Height 40-45cm.


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Helichrysum - Silver Mist

Impatien - F1 Athena Mix

Geranium - Horizon Mixed

»GazaniaKiss Mix• A new series; has superior pack

performance, superb flower quality, shortstems and compact habit with excellentgarden performance.


»GeraniumHorizon• Versatile Geranium suitable for pack, pot

& free flowering. Height 30-40cm.


»HelichrysumSilver Mist• Beautiful accent plant for mixed baskets

and containers. • 9-10.5cm pots.

Plugs (84) wks 8-20

» ImpatienF1 Divine Mix• Highly tolerant to downey mildew.• 10-13cm pots or packs.



F1 Dezire• Perfect pack habit• Free flowering

Plugs (350) wks 8-22

F1 Athena Mix• Semi double blooms , good colour mix

Plug (350) wks 12-18

»LavendarBandera Purple• Compact and bushy, colour in 6-7 weeks• 1-1.5L pots. Height 25-30cm.Elegance Purple• Spreading and upright.• Long flowering in beds and containers.

Plug (104) wks 10-18

»LobeliaUpright VarietiesString of Pearls: A blend of blues, white & red.Clibran Mrs: Deep blue, white eye.Crystal Palace: Deep blue, bronzed leaves.White Lady: Large white flowers.

Trailing typesSapphire: Deep blue with a white eye.Fountain: Available in mix, blue, crimson,lilac, white.Regatta: Mixed.

Plugs (350) wks 8-22Lobelia - Fountain Mixed

Lobelia - White Lady

Impatien - F1 Divine Mix, F1 Dezire Mix

Lavendar - Bandera Purple, Elegance Purple

Lobelia - String of Pearls

Lobelia - Crystal Palace, Mrs Clibran

Note:LobeliaIt is geneticallyimpossible toeliminate thesmall percentageof blue floweringplants thatappear in all whitelobelia types.

Gazania - Kiss Mixed

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Mesembryanthemum - Magic Carpet Mixed

»Marigold – AfricanMarvel• Full rounded flowers are packed with petals

– withstand Botrytis, giving superior gardenperformance.

• Extra-sturdy stems; less damage whenshipped. 30-40cm height.

Marvel VarietiesF1 Marvel Mixed: Mixture of Marvel colours.F1 Marvel Gold: Bright gold.F1 Marvel Orange: Pure orange.F1 Marvel Yellow: Bright yellow.

Plug (350) wks 10-20

Seedling (5) wks 8-18

»Marigold – FrenchBonanza• Flowers are largest of any in this

type – a huge 5-6cm across. Ht 25cm.

Bonanza VarietiesBonanza Mixed: Mixture of all colours.Bonanza Bee: Mahogany with yellow edges.Bonanza Flame: mahogany red on gold base – bright contrasting colours.Bonanza Gold: Very early golden yellow.Bonanza Harmony: Deep orange crest withmaroon outer petals.Bonanza Orange: Deep orange.Bonanza Yellow: Clear yellow blooms; superbin packs.

Plug (350) wks 10-22


»Marigold – Vanilla• Novel white-flowered hybrid.• Unique for its full, double flower form.• Creamy white flowers, 6-7cm in diameter,

set well above the foliage on plants 30-35cm.

Plug (350) wks 10-22

»MesembryanthemumMagic Carpet Mixed• Large, daisy-like flowers with glistening

petals which open in full sun. Excellentcolour range. 15cm.

Plug (350) wks 10-20

»MimulusMagic Mixed• An early flowering, dwarf and compact

series, producing clear faced flowers.Mixed.

Plug (350) wks 8-22

Magical Blotch Mix• Striking novelty blotch flowers

Plug (350) wks 10-20

Marigold African - Marvel Mixed

Marigold Vanilla

Mimulus - Magic Mixed

Mimulus - Magical Blotch Mixed

Marigold French - Bonanza Mixed



Nasturtium - Alaska

Osteospermum - Akila Mix

»NasturtiumAlaska• A dwarf variety of semi-double flowers

borne well above the foliage oncompact bushy plants.

• Variegated foliage of pale green andcream with flowers in a variety of redshades.

Seedling (S) wks 8-20

»NemesiaSundrops• HT 25cm

Plug (350) wks 10-20

»NicotaniaCuba Mix• HT 30cm• Performs well in beds & containers

Plug (350) wks 10-22

»OsteospermumAkila mix• Early to flower. HT 40-50cm• Perfect for May-July sales in 1L pots

Plugs (142) wks 10-18

»PansyMatrix• Easy to grow large flowered pansy.

Designed to exacting growerspecifications.

Pansy single colours are only available onweeks 4 and 12. If large quantities arerequired please contact us for a quotation

Plug (350) wks 6-20

»Petunia - GrandifloraF1 Express• Popular variety for container, sheltered

beds and baskets.• Early large flowers in wide colour range.

Select mix available as mix, blue, red,salmon, white, new yellow.

Plug (350) wks 8-20

»Petunia - MultifloraFrenzy• The blooms are large for a Multiflora

type of Petunia and most of the colourrange have veins, which strengthen theflowers and give a high degree ofweather resistance. This gives the plantsa fast recovery rate after adverseweather conditions.

Plug (350) wks 8-20

Nicotania - Cuba Mix

Pansy - Matrix: Select Mix

Petunia Grandiflora - F1 Express: Ice Mix

Petunia Grandiflora - F1 Express: Select Mix

Nemesia - Sundrops

Petunia Multiflora - Frenzy: Select Mix

Special Tip: Ordering Info• If you still require something that is

not listed in our catalogue, contactus and we will endeavour to supply



Petunia Shock Wave - Coconut

Petunia Shock Wave - Red, Rose

Petunia Shock Wave - Denim, Easywave Mix

Petunia Shock Wave - Pink Vein, Deep Purple

»Petunia - Shock Wave• HT 25cm W 90cm.• Small Flowered. Weather tolerant• Used in basket containers and ground

cover.

Plug (84) wks 10-20

»RudbeckiaToto Gold• Height 30-40cm. Pot in 12cm-1L pots.

Plug (104) wks 12-18

»SalviaVanguard• Rich shade of scarlet spikes – glossy

green foliage 25cm.

Plug (350) wks 10-20

Victoria• Excellent choice for mass bedding or spot.• 5-45cm height.

Plug (230) wks 10-20

»Sweet PeaGalaxy Mixed• Exceptionally vigorous and

multi-flowered - with 5-7 on each stem.• Galaxy is good for cutting when grown

hedge-style.


»Sweet WilliamAuricula Eyed Mixed• Giant flowered 60cm.• First class cut flower.

Plug Tray (350) wks 8-20

»VerbenaQuartz• A colourful mixture with large florets. • HT 15-30cm.

Plug (350) wks 8-22

»ViolaF1 Sorbet XP Select Mix• Unique colour combinations.• Compact habit for pot and pack.• Outstanding in baskets, containers,

colour bowls and flower beds.

F1 Sorbet VarietiesF1 Sorbet Coconut Swirl XPF1 Sorbet Blue Heaven: Violet-blue.F1 Sorbet White: Pure white XP.F1 Sorbet Fire - Red/Yellow.F1 Sorbet Morpho - Yellow/Blue.F1 Sorbet XP Orange: Pure Deep orange.F1 Sorbet Purple: Deep purple.F1 Sorbet XP Yellow: True Yellow.F1 Sorbet XP Yellow Blotch: Yellow with blackcentre.See out website for more colours

Plug (350) wks 4-16

Sweet Pea - Galaxy Mixed

Viola - F1 Sorbet XP: Select Mix

Salvia - Victoria Blue: Blue flower spikes

Salvia - Vanguard

Rudbeckia - Toto Gold

Verbena - Quartz: Mixed

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©Chrysanthemum - Poppins: Prelude Apricot (P)

Chrysanthemum - Belgian: Marco (P)

Chrysanthemum - Belgian: Bolero Purple (P)

Chrysanthemum - Poppins: Jewel Yellow (P)

Chrysanthemum - Poppins: Prelude Rose Cyclamen - Metis

Chrysanthemum - Poppins: Prelude White (P)

Chrysanthemum - Belgian: Samini Red & Yellow (P)

Santolina - Chamaecyparissus

Sedum - Angelina

Chrysanthemum - Belgian: Rosano Pink (P)

Cyclamen - Halios

May - July Planting

»ChrysanthemumPoppins• Naturally compact non

pinch plants• Early flowering Sept-Oct• 8 wks bloom in the garden• Grow in packs or 9cm pot

Plug (84) wks 26-30

Belgian Garden Mums• Superb ball habit• Grow outdoors in summer or

under protection with good ventilation• Plant in 3L pot

Plug (84) wks 22+24 only

»CyclamenF1 Metis• The most vigorous of mini types• Plant in 9cm pots. Height 9-12cm

Plug (235) wks 18-32

Halios ®• Large flower for Autumn & Winter sales• Height 12-22cm

Plug (104) wks 20-30

»SantolinaChamaecyparissus• Silver grey aromatic foliage with small

yellow flowers• Spread 15-20cm

Plug (84) wks 26-34

»SedumAngelina• Chartreuse foliage turns yellow in the sun• Low growing and fast spreading• Spread 15-20cm

Plug (84) wks 26-24

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Bellis - Bellissima Mix

Hedera - Silver

Ajuga - Burgundy Glow Dianthus Sunflor - Cosmos

Dianthus Sunflor - Luigi

Cordyline - Australis

Hedera - GoldDianthus Festival - Mixed

Dianthus Sunflor - Bling Bling, Charmy

Dianthus Sunflor - Red Allura, Faganza

»Ajuga• Terrific foliage plant which can be used

for mixed planting in baskets orcontainers and also as a ground coverplant in the rockery.

Plug (84) wks 26-34

»Bellis• An excellent landscaping and garden

performer, which can be marketed alongside autumn/winter bedding.

• Pot in 9-10cm pots.Bellissima Mix: Fully double “pom pom “flowers.

Plug (350) wks 28-34

»Cordyline• Used as a specimen plant both indoors

and out. • Perennial foliage plant.

Plug (84) wks 26-34

»Dianthus Festival• Autumn & Spring colour sales.• Perfect for packs or 10.5cm pot.• 20-25cm height.

Plug (350) wks 28-34

»Dianthus Sunflor• Winter hardy and weather resistant. • Naturally compact. • Pot in 9 – 10.5cm pots

Plug (118) wks 28 and30-34

Special Tip: Dianthus Sunflor• The pinching technique is most

important – with your hand acrossthe top of the pot and plantsupported between the fingers,give the centre stem a sharp pulland twist. This will remove themain plant stem cleanly near thebase of the foliage. Do this 4weeks after potting.

»Hedera• Helix has three very distinct colours. • Pot into 10.5 cm pots• Suitable for containers, pots and

baskets.

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Panola - Select Mixed

Pansy - AzureMyosotis - Mon Amie

»Myosotis• Early flowering with an abundance of

flowers, with good uniform habit.

Plug (350) wks 30-36

»Ornamental Kale• A first class kale series. Very decorative

attraction to any winter bedding scheme.

Plug (230) wks 26-34

Plug (24) wks 28-36

»Panola• Combines the hardiness of violas with

the flower size of pansy.• Great colour impact all season long

regardless of the weather.

Plug (350) wks 28-40

»PansyMatrix• A pansy series bred to exacting

customer specifications. Large blooms,resists stretching, uniform floweringwith good branching.

Plug (350) wks 26-38

Ornamental Kale - Northern Lights

Pansy - Blue Blotch

Pansy - Morpheus

Pansy - Lemon

Pansy - Cassis

Pansy - Lav/Shades


July - August Planting MIXED PLANTING

Pansy - Purple/White Red Blotch

Pansy - Orange Purple

Pansy - Red Wing Rose

Pansy - White White Blotch

Pansy - Sunset True Blue

Pansy - Sangria Scarlet

Pansy - Select Mix

Pansy - Yellow Yellow Blotch

Primrose - Husky Mix

Primrose - Fruelo Mix Alaska Mix

Polyanthus - Crescendo Mix

Primrose - Bonneli Mix Charisma Mix

»Pansy (continued)

»Polyanthus• True winter hardy strain.• Excellent landscape variety.• Also available in single colours.

Blue shades, Bright Red, Bright Rose,Orange, Rose shades, White, Wine, Yellow.

Plug (350) wks 28-38

»PrimroseEarly Season - Bonneli Mix• Flowers October to mid February sales.

Plug (350) wks 28-38

2nd Early Season - Fruelo Mix, Charisma Mix

Plug (350) wks 34-38

Main Season - Alaska Mix• Flowers end January to March.

Plug (350) wks 34-38

Late Season - Husky Mix• Flowers Mid February to April.• The only hardy outdoor variety.

Plug (350) wks 35-38


MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016 July - August Planting

Trailing Pansy - Cool Wave: Mix

Viola - Desert Fire Lemonberry Swirl

Viola - Coconut Swirl Blue Heaven

Viola - Morpho Carmine Rose

Viola - Orange Lemon Jump Up Wallflower (Cheiranthus) - Sugar Rush

Viola - Sorbet Select Mix

Viola - Ruby & Gold White

Viola - Yellow Yellow Blotch

»Trailing PansyCool Wave• Ideal for hanging pots and baskets.• No pinching required, plants natural

spread and continue to trail.• Mixed trays contain purple wing, white

and yellow.

Plug (230) wks 30-42

Plug (104) wks 30-42

»Viola• Violas are outstanding in their garden

performance and are highly recommendedfor pack, pot and basket production.

• Superior plant habit with good branchingbut resists stretching.

Plug (350) Colours wks 28-44

Plug (350) Mix wks 28-38

»Wallflower (Cheiranthus)Sugar Rush• The first dual purpose hardy scented wall

flower to flower in Autumn over Winterand re-flower in abundance in Spring.

• Sweetly fragrant.


Lemon Surprise

Violet Wing

Purple

Trailing PansyCool Wave

White

Blue Skies

Frost

Golden Yellow

Trailing PansyCool Wave

Red Wing


August - September Planting MIXED PLANTING

Alchemilla - Irish Silk

Arabis - Snowfix

Achillea - Summer Berries

PERENNIALS(Labels are not supplied)

»AchilleaSummer Berries• Top cut flower.• Hardy ht 60cm.• Bloom Jun - Oct.

Plug (24) wks 34-40

»Alchemilla (Lady’s Mantle)Irish Silk• Great for landscaping.• Used in floral arrangements, suitable

for drying.• Ht 15 -20cm• Bloom May-Sept


»Alyssum Gold Ball• Good for rock gardens borders

and edging. Hardy.• Ht 25cm.• Bloom Apr-May.

Plugs (24) wk 34 only

»AquilegiaSwan Mixed• Good for impulse sales.• Hardy.• Ht 45 – 60cm.• Bloom Apr-May.


»ArabisSnowfix• Hardy rockery.• Ht 13cm Apr- May.

Plugs (24) wk 34 only

»Armeria• Hardy rockery.• 15 – 20cm.• Bloom April-May.


»Astilbe• 20 -25cm.• Bloom Apr-May.


Aquilega - Swan Mixed

Astilbe - Astary White

Astilbe - Astary Rose

Alyssum - Gold Ball

Armeria - Ministicks Rose

Armeria - Ministicks White

Astilbe - Astary Pink

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MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016 August - September Planting

Aubrieta - Royal Violet

Delphinium - Guardian Blue

Coreopsis - Early Sunrise

Campanula - White Bell

Aubrieta - Royal Red

Aubrieta - Royal Mix


»Aubrieta• 15cm • Hardy • Bloom Mar - May

Plug (230) wks 34 only

»Campanula• 75cm • Jun - Aug

Plug (24) wks 34-40

»CoreopsisEarly Sunrise• 35cm • Bloom Jun - Aug • Hardy

Plug (24) wks 34-40

»Delphinium• 60-90cm • Bloom Jun- Aug • Hardy

Plug (24) wks 34-40

»DoronicumLittle Leo• Hardy • 30-35cm • Bloom April - May

Plug (24) wks 34-40

»EchinaceaPowWow• Ht 40-50cm first year • 56-61cm second year• First year flowering• Hardy perennial

Plug (24) wks 34-40

Campanula - Blue Bell

Echinacea - PowWow

Doronicum - Little Leo

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»GaillardiaArizona Sun• Hardy • 30-40cm • Bloom April-JunPlug (24) wks 34-40

»Geum• Hardy • 60cm • Bloom May-JunePlug (24) wks 34-40

»Heuchera• Hardy • 60cm • Bloom May-JulyPlug (24) wks 34-40

»KniphofiaFlamenco• Hardy • 80cm • Jul-Sept Plug (24) wks 34-40

»LavenderMunstead Strain• 30cm • Bloom Jun-AugPlug (24) wks 34-40

»LeucanthemumCrazy Daisy• Hardy • 60-70cm • Bloom June-JulyPlug (24) wks 34-40

»LiatrisFloristan Violet • Hardy • 90cmPlug (24) wks 34-40

»LupinGallery Mix• Hardy • 50cm • Bloom Jun-JulyPlug (24) wks 34-40

»RudbeckiaGoldsturm• Hardy • 60cm • Bloom Apr-MayPlug (24) wks 34-40

»VerbascumSouthern Charms• Hardy • 60-75cm • May-JulyPlug (24) wks 34-40

»Veronica (delete?)Blue Bouquet• Hardy • 30-40cm • Bloom Jun-SeptPlug (24) wks 34-40

Liatris - Floristan Violet

Verbascum - Southern Charms

Leucanthemum - Crazy Daisy

Lavender - Munstead Strain

Lupin - Gallery Mix

Rudbeckia - Goldsturm

Geum - Lady Stratheden, Mrs Bradshaw

Kniphofia - Flamenco Mixed

Gaillardia - Arizona Sun

Heuchera - Palace Purple

Heuchera - Ruby Bells

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MELLIFONT CATALOGUE 2016 Mid August - September Planting

Erysimum - Stars and Stripes Viola - Sorbet

Trailing Pansy - Cool WaveErysimum - Bowles Mauve

Polyanthus - Crescendo Mix

Primrose Late Season - Husky

Erysimum - Stars and Stripes

Erysimum - Apricot Twist

»Dianthus Sunflor• See page 34 to see other Colours

available.

• March, April flowering.

Plugs (118) wks 34-40 even

»Erysimum• Outstanding spring flowering plant,

flowers march till late summer.

• 2L pot.


»Pansy• See pages 35 and 36 for list of single

colours available.

»Panola Mix• See page 35

»Polyanthus • Crescendo see page 36

Plugs (350) wks 28-38

»Primrose Mid Season• Charisma, Forza, Fruelo, see page 36

»Primrose Main Season• Alaska See page 36

»Primrose Late Season• The only true frost hardy Primrose.

• Ideal for outdoor Bedding displays.

»Sweet WilliamPlug (350) wks 28-38

»Trailing Pansy• Cool Wave see page 37

»Viola• Sorbet see page 37

Plug (350) wks 40-44

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»Pansy Matrix Spring• For single colours see pages 35 and 36.

Plug (350) wks 40-46

»Ranunculus• Large showy blooms.• Plant October for March sales in 9cm

pots.

Plug (230) wk 42 only

»Viola Sorbet• For single colours see page 37.

Plug (350) wks 40-46

»Wallflower (Cheiranthus)Sugar Rush• The first dual purpose hardy scented

wall flower to flower in Autumn overWinter and re-flower in abundance inSpring.

• Sweetly fragrant.

Plug (350) wks 28-38

Pansy Matrix Spring

Viola Sorbet Ranunculus - Accolade

Special Tip:October Planting• Plant now and over winter

indoors for early Spring flowering

Wallflower (Cheiranthus) - Sugar Rush


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