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Popular. Programmable. Perennials.

Top First-Year-Flowering Perennials.


Songbird Cardinal Aquilegia See pg. 3

Perennials are long-time favourites among retailers, landscapers and home gardeners, but you may have found them challenging to grow. Kieft Seed offers you easy solutions! These first-year-flowering perennials are programmable and easy to produce. Their uniform habits and flowering times let you schedule, grow and ship them right alongside your Spring annuals – and expand your presence in this ever-popular market segment. These winter-hardy varieties can also be grown traditionally – overwintered or with vernalised plugs.

It’s easy to expand your presence in the perennials market.

Check out this amazing lineup of innovative varieties, all carefully bred for solid performance in the greenhouse and stunning beauty in the garden. When you’re ready to order, contact your preferred Perennial supplier.


Early Season Flowering Varieties: Starting Week 15 Grow on Vernalization Temp. Treatment (weeks) (°C)

Bloom Date

Sow Date

Plug Time

April/ May

Approx. wk. 40

6-7 wks.

5-8

April/ May

Approx. wk. 48

5-6 wks.

Delphinium April/

Approx. wk. 44

Approx. wk. 44

Variety

Aquilegia Songbird F1 and Swan F1 Series

Armeria Ballerina Series

Diamonds F1

May

Delphinium April/ Guardian F1 Dasante F1 Series

May

Weeks to Finish from Plug Stage

USDA Hardiness Description Zones

Height

Spread

Colours

Cool treatment, night 22-28 wks. temps as high as 13, for 6 wks. after juvenile 12 leaf stage.

11-18 in./ 28-40 cm, varies by variety

10-14 in./ 25-35 cm

3 to 9

Easy-to-force, free-flowering, medium-compact plants have 1.5 to 3.5-in./4 to 9-cm blooms in true, non-fading colours.

Bluebird (lt. blue & white), Bunting (blue & white), Cardinal (deep red & white), Dove (white), Goldfinch (lt. yellow), Nightingale (lavender & white), Robin (rose & white).

10-14

Not required.

12-15 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

7 to 9

Compact and uniform plants produce cushion-shaped, grassy foliage; long stems; globe-shaped blooms.

Lilac, Red, White.

6-7 wks.

14-18

Not required.

13-15 wks.

16-24 in./ 40-60 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

4 to 8

The first F1 spurless delphinium from seed, Diamonds Blue sparkles with lots of cerulean blue, “face up” flowers.

6-7 wks.

14-18

Not required.

13-15 wks.

16-24 in./ 40-60 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

4 to 8

Uniform blooming across series makes it easy to program your crop. Excellent stem quality, makes a great cut flower.

Blue, Lavender, White, Mixture.

Diamonds Delphinium

Caption

Guardian F1 Series Delphinium

Ballerina Lilac Armeria

Songbird Bunting Aquilegia

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Early Season Flowering Varieties: Starting Week 15 Grow on Vernalization Temp. Treatment (weeks) (°C)

Weeks to Finish from Plug Stage

4-5 wks.

16-18

Not required.

Approx. wk. 40

5-6 wks.

16-18

May/ June

Approx. wk. 44

7-8 wks.

May/ June

Approx. wk. 44

April/ May

Approx. wk. 48

Variety

Bloom Date

Sow Date

Plug Time

Forget-MeNot

April/ May

Approx. wk. 52

April/ May

USDA Hardiness Description Zones

Height

Spread

8-10 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

6-8 in./ 15-20 cm

N/A

Send your crop to market 3 to 6 months earlier than biannual varieties. Mon Amie Blue features dainty, light blue blooms.

Not required.

22-28 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

6-8 in./ 15-20 cm

4 to 8

Large, compact, well-branched plants are topped by deeply coloured, long-lasting flowers.

16-18

Not required.

13-15 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

5 to 9

Basal-branching plants with dense, dark green foliage produce an abundance of short-stemmed, clear blue flowers.

7-8 wks.

16-18

Not required.

13-15 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

5 to 9

Maintains its perfect shape all season, with dense, dark green leaves and long-lasting, soft pink blooms.

7-8 wks.

10-12

Not required.

12-14 wks.

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

4 to 8

Displays delicate, creamy white flowers tinged with pink over silky green foliage with contrasting veins.

Mon Amie Blue

Salvia New Dimension Series

Scabiosa Blue Note

Scabiosa Pink Diamonds

Tiarella Silverado

Pink Diamonds Scabiosa

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Silverado Tiarella

New Dimension Blue Salvia

Colours

Blue, Rose.

Mon Amie Blue Forget-Me-Not


Mid Season Flowering Varieties: Starting Week 19 Grow on Vernalization Temp. Treatment (weeks) (°C)

Weeks to Finish from Plug Stage

5-6 wks.

14-16

Not required.

Approx. wk. 52

5-6 wks.

14-16

May/ June

Approx. wk. 52

5-6 wks.

Delphinium May/

Approx. wk. 52

Variety

Coreopsis Early Sunrise

Coreopsis Rising Sun

Coreopsis Sunfire

Diamonds F1

Bloom Date

Sow Date

Plug Time

May/ June

Approx. wk. 52

May/ June

June

Delphinium May/

USDA Hardiness Description Zones

Height

Spread

Colours

13-14 wks.

24 in./ 60 cm

22-24 in./ 55-60 cm

4 to 9

Compact and uniform, with golden yellow, semi-double blooms that flower all Summer long.*

Not required.

13-14 wks.

18-30 in./ 45-75 cm

24-26 in./ 60-65 cm

4 to 9

Naturally compact, flowers 1 week faster than Early Sunrise, produces semi-double yellow blooms with red flecks.*

14-16

Not required.

13-14 wks.

24 in./ 60 cm

22-24 in./ 55-60 cm

4 to 9

Large, single yellow blooms show off burgundy red centers.*

5-6 wks.

14-16

Not required.

13-14 wks.

28-34 in./ 70-85 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

4 to 8

Exciting compact variety shows off vibrant, true blue flowers. Can be grown with little or no heat for energy savings.

June

Approx. wk. 50

5-6 wks.

14-16

Not required.

15-17 wks.

30-39 in./ 75-100 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

4 to 7

Guardian F1 Dasante F1 Series

Uniform blooming across series makes it easy to program your crop. Excellent stem quality, makes a great cut flower.

Dianthus

May/ June

Approx. wk. 42

7-8 wks.

13-15

Not required.

16-18 wks.

6-8 in./ 15-20 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

4 to 7

Arctic Fire features striking colour combination of white flowers with glowing red eye colour and excellent foliage.

May/ June

Approx. wk. 51

5-6 wks.

13-15

Not required.

12-13 wks.

16-20 in./ 40-50 cm

12-14 in./ 30-35 in.

5 to 9

The fastest Digitalis on the market! Uniform in height and early flowering, well-branched Dalmatian has an excellent habit.

Arctic Fire

Digitalis Dalmatian F1 Series

Blue, Lavender, White, Mixture.

NEW Crème, NEW Peach, NEW Rose, Purple, White.

* Can also be marketed as an annual in premium packs.

Dasante Blue F1 Delphinium

NEW Dalmatian Peach Digitalis

Arctic Fire Dianthus

Early Sunrise Coreopsis

Rising Sun Coreopsis

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Mid Season Flowering Varieties: Starting Week 19 Variety

Gaillardia Mesa™ F1 Series

Lavender Ellagance Series

Penstemon Carillo Series

Salvia New Dimension Series

Scabiosa Blue Note

Scabiosa Pink Diamonds

Verbascum Southern Charm

Veronica Blue Bouquet

Grow on Vernalization Temp. Treatment (weeks) (°C)

Weeks to Finish from Plug Stage

USDA Hardiness Description Zones

Colours

5-6 wks.

14-16

Not required, but beneficial.

20-22 in./ 50-55 cm

5 to 10

Strong, early-flowering, wellbranched plants show intense, non-fading colour all season in landscapes and mixed containers.

Bright Bicolour, Yellow.

Approx. wk. 48

5-6 wks.

16-18

12-14 in./ 30-35 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

5 to 8

Excellent branching fills pots quickly and finishes with large, dense flower spikes on very strong stems.

NEW Pink (unique colour for seed L. angustifolia), Ice (white w/lt. blue edges), Purple (purpleblue), Sky (lt. blue), Snow (white).

May/ June

Approx. wk. 1

7-8 wks.

13-15 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

5 to 7

Economical, high-quality choice for growers features shiny foliage and clear, strong flower colours.

Purple, Rose.

May/ June

Approx. wk. 3

Not required.

9-11 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

6-8 in./ 15-20 cm

4 to 8

Large, compact, well-branched plants are topped by intensely coloured, long-lasting flowers. Great for landscapes.

Blue, Rose.

May/ June

14-16

Not required.

13-15 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

5 to 9

Basal-branching plants have dense, dark green foliage and an abundance of short-stemmed, clear blue flowers.

7-8 wks.

14-16

Not required.

13-15 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

5 to 9

Highly uniform, genetically compact plants produce dark green leaves and long-lasting, soft pink blooms on short stems.

Approx. wk. 1

4-5 wks.

14-16

Not required.

12-13 wks.

24-30 in./ 60-75 cm

12-18 in./ 30-45 cm

5 to 8

A unique blend of creamy yellow, soft lavender and peachy rose blooms on tall, graceful flower stems.

Approx. wk. 50

5-6 wks.

14-16

Not required.

14-16 wks.

12 in./ 30 cm

12 in./ 30 cm

5 to 8

Versatile bedding plant features tapered blue spikes with many small florets on top of deep green foliage.

Bloom Date

Sow Date

Plug Time

May/ June

Approx. wk. 1

May/ June

Height

Spread

12-14 wks.

16-18 in./ 40-45 cm

Not required.

14-18 wks.

14-16

Not required.

5-6 wks.

14-16

Approx. wk. 48

7-8 wks.

May/ June

Approx. wk. 49

May/ June

May/ June

New Dimension Rose Salvia

Carillo Purple Penstemon

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Mesa Yellow Gaillardia

Blue Bouquet Veronica

Southern Charm Verbascum


Late Season Flowering Varieties: Starting Week 28 Variety

Coreopsis Early Sunrise

Coreopsis Rising Sun

Coreopsis Sunfire

Echinacea PowWow Cheyenne Spirit

Gaillardia Mesa™ F1 Series

Hibiscus Luna F1 Series

Lavender Lavance Mini Blue

Rudbeckia Goldsturm

Salvia New Dimension Series

Tiarella Silverado

Grow on Vernalization Temp. Treatment (weeks) (°C)

Weeks to Finish from Plug Stage

5-6 wks.

14-16

Not required.

Approx. wk. 10

5-6 wks.

14-16

Approx. wk. 10

5-6 wks.

July/ Approx. August wk. 6

Bloom Date

Sow Date

Plug Time

May/ June

Approx. wk. 10

May/ June

May/ June

USDA Hardiness Description Zones

Height

Spread

13-14 wks.

24 in./ 60 cm

22-24 in./ 55-60 cm

4 to 9

Compact and uniform, with golden yellow, semi-double blooms that flower all Summer long.*

Not required.

13-14 wks.

18-30 in./ 45-75 cm

24-26 in./ 60-65 cm

4 to 9

Naturally compact, flowers 1 week faster than Early Sunrise, produces semi-double yellow blooms with red flecks.*

14-16

Not required.

13-14 wks.

24 in./ 60 cm

22-24 in./ 55-60 cm

4 to 9

Large, single yellow blooms show off burgundy red centers.*

6 wks.

18-22

Not required.

14-16 wks.

16-20 in./ 4050 cm 1st yr., 22-24 in./ 5560 cm 2nd yr.

12-16 in./ 30-40 cm

4 to 10

More flowers per plant than any other seed-grown Echinacea; also faster to flower and shorter, so it’s easier to grow and ship.

PowWow White, Wild Berry. Cheyenne Spirit, Bright shades of Orange, Red, Rosy-Red, Yellow, Purple and Cream

July/ Approx. August wk. 11

5-6 wks.

14-16

Not required, but beneficial.

12-14 wks.

16-18 in./ 40-45 cm

20-22 in./ 50-55 cm

5 to 10

Strong, early-flowering, wellbranched plants show intense, non-fading colour all season in landscapes and mixed containers.

Bright Bicolour, Yellow.

July/ Approx. August wk. 12

3-4 wks.

High 60s, low 70s.

Not required.

10-12 wks.

2-3 ft./ 60-90 cm

2 ft./60 cm

5 to 9

Produces bushy, well-branched plants with numerous 6 to 8-in. (15 to 20-cm) flowers. Ideal for large containers, landscapes.

Pink Swirl, Red, Rose, White, Mixture. Greenhouse production only in NW Europe

July/ Approx. August wk. 10

5-6 wks.

Not required.

10-12 wks.

10-20 in./ 25-50 cm

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

5 to 8

The most intense spike and flower colour of all seed lavenders! Uniform, compact plant with good base-branching habit.

July/ Approx. August wk. 4

6-7 wks.

Not required.

16-20 wks.

24-28 in./ 60-70 cm

14-18 in./ 35-45 cm

3 to 9

Noted for its large, single, scentless golden yellow blooms with dark center, on upright plants with tight, dark green foliage.

May/ June

Approx. wk. 14

5-6 wks.

Not required.

9-11 wks.

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

6-8 in./ 15-20 cm

4 to 8

Large, compact, well-branched plants are topped by intensely coloured, long-lasting flowers. Great for landscapes.

July/ Approx. August wk. 13

6-7 wks.

Not required.

16-20 wks.

10-12 in./ 25-30 cm

8-10 in./ 20-25 cm

4 to 8

Features delicate, pink-tinged white blooms on densely set flower spikes over silky green foliage with contrasting veins.

14-16

Colours

Blue, Rose.

Hibiscus

Luna White Hibiscus

Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea

Goldsturm Rudbeckia

Lavender Mini Blue

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