PBI Fleurs de la Nature – flower mix

Description

PBI Fleurs de la Nature is a flower seed mixture from the EconSeeds catalogue (Graines Bertrand brand), from the La Biodiversité Fonctionnelle range – functional biodiversity, beneficial insects and pollinators for crops.

Advantages

• natural decorative effect that evolves throughout the season

• established by direct sowing, no planting required

• La Biodiversité Fonctionnelle range: functional biodiversity, beneficial insects and pollinators for crops

• suited to low-maintenance landscaping

Specifications

• Product code: MP08782

• Range: La Biodiversité Fonctionnelle

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

• Composition: 10 annuals and 15 perennials

• Sowing period: April–November

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

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Sowing rate: 2–3 g/m² on plots under 1,000 m²; 10–15 kg/ha above that

Composition

Yarrow, Alyssum, Cornflower, Selfheal, St John's wort, Meadow buttercup, Tansy, Thyme.

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.