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Designed for woodland areas, shady borders, and the bases of trees, this mix creates a natural, textured, and vibrant display of blooms, while also attracting bees, butterflies, and specialist pollinators from cooler habitats. Low-maintenance, it creates a living tableau that evolves throughout the season and self-seeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Shady flowerbeds, woodland undergrowth, cool borders, naturalized areas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : — (versatile shade mix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Varied clumps, flexible and natural habit\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 90 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not specified\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Shade-loving, varied and long-lasting flowering, hardy mix, attracts pollinators, self-seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Varied\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ornamental flowers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Depends on the perennial (hardy) species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePrepare the plot by \u003cstrong\u003eremoving any weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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Suggested spacing: \u003cstrong\u003e8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants, \u003cstrong\u003e90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between sowing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest some fresh flowers for natural bouquets, while leaving some to go to seed to ensure \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous reseeding\u003c\/strong\u003e and the sustainability of the mix in shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Under the \u003cstrong\u003etrees\u003c\/strong\u003e and along the wooded paths\u003cbr\u003e • To create low-maintenance \u003cstrong\u003eflowering undergrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • In semi-shaded areas for a \u003cstrong\u003eforest cottage\u003c\/strong\u003e effect\u003cbr\u003e • In damp and cool areas to attract butterflies and bees\u003cbr\u003e • In a naturalistic garden to vary the textures and colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Shade-Loving Wildflower Mix'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms shade into a vibrant, colorful, and poetic space. 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