Mini Tapis Mellifère – mix for bees

Description

Mini Tapis Mellifère is a flower seed mixture from the EconSeeds catalogue (Graines Bertrand brand), from the Les Ecosystèmes range – biodiversity support: bees, pollinators, butterflies, birds. This short, insect-friendly mixture combines dwarf nectar plants that are nonetheless full of colour.

Advantages

• natural decorative effect that evolves throughout the season

• established by direct sowing, no planting required

• Les Ecosystèmes range: biodiversity support: bees, pollinators, butterflies, birds

• suited to low-maintenance landscaping

Specifications

• Product code: MP08612

• Range: Les Ecosystèmes

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

• Composition: 14 annuals and 7 perennials

• Sowing period: April–June

• Flowering period: June–September

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Sowing rate: 2–4 g/m²

Composition

Annual alyssum, Mignonette, Dwarf cornflower, Summer savory, Dwarf cosmos, Dwarf pot marigold, Basil, Lemon balm, Sage.

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.