Fleurs de la Nature Prairies Fleuries – flower mix

Description

Fleurs de la Nature Prairies Fleuries is a flower seed mixture from the EconSeeds catalogue (Graines Bertrand brand), from the Les Fleurs Sauvages range – wild flowers, extensive zones and natural areas. This mixture aims to resemble a natural country meadow and above all to encourage biodiversity by bringing in wild flowers, particularly cornfield species.

Advantages

• natural decorative effect that evolves throughout the season

• established by direct sowing, no planting required

• Les Fleurs Sauvages range: wild flowers, extensive zones and natural areas

• suited to low-maintenance landscaping

Specifications

• Product code: MP08635

• Range: Les Fleurs Sauvages

• Life cycle: Multi-year (annuals and perennials)

• Composition: 13 annuals and 17 perennials

• Sowing period: August–October

• Flowering period: from spring onwards

• Height: 30–70 cm

• Sowing rate: 2–4 g/m²

Composition

Catchfly, Common poppy, Common mallow, Dame's rocket, Oxeye daisy, Cornflower, Bird's-foot trefoil, Flax, Campion, Purple loosestrife, Burnet, Corncockle.

Sowing method

Prepare the ground as for a lawn: remove weeds including roots, loosen the soil to about 10 cm and level it. Mix the seed with fine sand for even distribution, broadcast it, firm lightly and water with a fine spray. Do not bury the seed deeply.

Maintenance

Water until emergence and weed as needed. Multi-year mixtures should be cut above 15 cm, once or twice a year after flowering, to encourage the plants to start again.