Annual Flower Mix 'Special Mix'
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Special Mix of Annual Flowers - Bouquet Mix
Special Mix of Annual Flowers (Antirrhinum majus X hybrida), offered by Semencier OSC.
This mix brings together more than 20 varieties for a floral spectacle all summer long. Ideal for beginning gardeners, it elegantly fills the spaces between perennials and foundation plantings.
This mix includes species such as: Asters (Callistephus chinensis), Marigolds (Tagetes erecta), Bachelor's Buttons (Centaurea cyanus), Clarkia (Clarkia amoena), Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), Myosotis (Cynoglossum amabile), African Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca), Gypsophila (Gypsophila muralis), Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens), Lavatera (Lavatera trimestris), Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Zinnias (Zinnia elegans). The average plant height is 60 cm.
Spread : Approximately 3-5 m² per pack.
Plant height : 60 cm on average.
Quantity per pack : Approximately 400 seeds.
Companion plants : Perennials and ornamental grasses.
Enemy plants : Invasive weeds.
The flowering season begins : Mid-summer.
Degree of difficulty : Easy.
Growth habit : Bushy.
Light : Full sun.
Propagation : Sow direct or start indoors.
Suggested Uses : Containers, planters, cut flowers, low maintenance.
How to Grow :
- Direct sowing : Sow seeds outdoors from mid-May to mid-June in well-worked soil in full sun. Water regularly during germination.
- Starting indoors : For earlier flowering, start seeds indoors between mid-March and early April. Use a soilless mix and maintain a temperature of 70°F for germination in 7-10 days. Once germinated, illuminate under grow lights, harden off seedlings, then transplant outdoors after the last frost.
