Quantity
Approximately 5 g
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Apocynaceae, Papaveraceae
Type
Annual flower, Perennial flower
Cycle
Annual, Perennial
The 'Birds and Butterflies' wildflower mix transforms the garden into a living, colourful, and abundant landscape, where each bloom seems to gracefully invite nature to reclaim its place. Composed of a blend of annuals and perennials, this mix brings together various flowering species renowned for their ability to attract songbirds, hummingbirds, and a wide variety of butterflies. Over the weeks, heights, shapes, and colours succeed one another in a natural progression that gives borders, beds, and wildflower meadows a free and generous charm. This botanical richness also promotes a true ecological balance, offering nectar, pollen, shelter, and later seeds useful to the garden's small wildlife. Easy to establish on well-prepared soil, this sowing is suitable for both beginner gardeners and enthusiasts who wish to create a more natural and resilient space. The extended blooming period, from June until the first frosts, ensures a continuous spectacle and a constant presence of pollinators in the landscape. By allowing the flowers to go to seed, the interest of the mix is further prolonged while encouraging natural regeneration and bird feeding. Poetic, ecological, and abundant, the 'Birds and Butterflies' mix is an inspiring choice to make the garden a vibrant refuge for life.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
On the surface, without completely covering it
Establishment temperature
15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, clean and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune until the first frosts
HarvestJune until the first frosts
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsOrnamental grasses, coneflower, black-eyed Susan
Avoid planting withUnspecified
Borders, flower beds, wildflower meadows, pollinators, songbirds, hummingbirds
