old-fashioned flowerbed mix
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McKenzie Seed Company's Old Fashioned Garden Mix is a traditional floral assortment with retro charm.
The Old World Flowerbed Mix is an assortment of traditional annual flowers , inspired by old-fashioned gardens where colors, heights, and textures mingled freely. Sown together, these flowers create a nostalgic and abundant display , reminiscent of country gardens of yesteryear, with staggered blooms that extend from June until the first frosts . The plants grow at varying heights, adding depth and movement to the flowerbed.
This mix includes sweet alyssum , pot marigold , Allioni's wallflower , tricolor bindweed , ribwort coreopsis , hound's- tongue fern, sweet William, Heddewig's pink , California poppy , tricolor gilia , candytuft , dwarf lupin 'Pixie Delight' , sea scabious , two-cornered matthiola , four o'clock flower , and thrift . This carefully chosen combination ensures a diverse color palette , classic floral shapes , and an authentic ambiance , true to the flower gardens of yesteryear.
Easy to grow, this mix thrives in full sun , in well-prepared soil, and requires little maintenance once established. It is safe for bees and attracts many pollinators , contributing to garden biodiversity. The package illustration is a visual guide and may not exactly represent all the species contained.
Spread/carrying: Varies depending on the species
Height of the mix: Variable, depending on the flowers
Seed producer: McKenzie
Seed type: Open pollination
Physical type of seed: Seeds
Quantity per pack: Approximately 2 g
Special features: Old-fashioned garden style, attracts pollinators, staggered flowering
Colors: Multicolored, classic and soft tones
Flowering period: From June until the first frosts
Water requirements: Regular watering, approximately 2.5 to 5 cm per week
Farming method
Sow directly outdoors in early spring , after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny location. Prepare the soil by weeding carefully , then loosening it to a depth of about 5 cm before leveling the surface.
Spread the seed mixture evenly over the prepared area, then lightly rake to ensure good contact between the seeds and the soil , without burying them too deeply. Water gently with a fine spray to avoid puddles. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs in 7 to 14 days .
Planting depth: 1.3 cm at the surface
Spacing: Diffusion
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Once the plants are well established, the mixture requires little maintenance . Light weeding at the beginning promotes establishment. Watering can then be reduced, depending on the weather conditions. Fertilization is generally not necessary in balanced soil.
Usage ideas
• Flowerbeds in the old style
• Rustic country gardens
• Traditional flower borders
• Pollinator gardens
• Low-maintenance facilities
McKenzie's Old World Flower Bed Mix is an ideal choice for recreating the warm, timeless atmosphere of gardens of yesteryear . A simple and elegant solution for achieving a garden rich in color, flowers, and life, with authentic and lasting charm.
