Fleurs Tapissantes – flower mix

Description

Fleurs Tapissantes is a flower seed mixture from the EconSeeds catalogue (Graines Bertrand brand), from the Les Spécifiques range – specific soil or exposure situations. One of the shortest flower mixtures in the range in its second year. Ideal for greening areas where visibility must not be obstructed.

Advantages

• natural decorative effect that evolves throughout the season

• established by direct sowing, no planting required

• Les Spécifiques range: specific soil or exposure situations

• suited to low-maintenance landscaping

Specifications

• Product code: MP08601

• Range: Les Spécifiques

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

• Composition: 13 annuals and 9 perennials

• Sowing period: March–June or September–November

• Flowering period: in summer if sown in spring; from the following spring onwards

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Sowing rate: 1–4 g/m²

Composition

Annual alyssum, Perennial alyssum, Snow-in-summer, Dwarf California poppy, Virginia stock, Poached egg plant, Toadflax, Forget-me-not, Selfheal, Soapwort, Catchfly.

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.