Heirloom Flower Bed Mix – McKenzie Seeds
The mix of old-fashioned flower beds is a varied selection of annual flowers with bright colours and timeless charm. This mix is specially designed to attract bees and other pollinators while creating a colourful, rustic garden. Easy to grow, it is sown directly in the ground and flowers abundantly from June until the first frosts. Composed of several species with varied shapes and shades, it brings a natural and lively touch to flower beds, borders and massifs.
Spread: Varies depending on species
Plant height: 20 to 80 cm
Quantity per pack: approximately 200 seeds
Companion plants: Cosmos, zinnia, poppy, lavender
Enemy plants: Very invasive plants that smother annuals (e.g. bindweed, couch grass)
Species present in the mixture:
- Alyssum maritima (Alyssum maritima)
- Calendula officinalis (Marigold)
- Cheiranthus allionii (Wallflower)
- Convolvulus tricolor (Tricolor bindweed)
- Coreopsis lanceolata (Coreopsis lanceolate)
- Cynoglossum amabile (Dog's tongue)
- Dianthus barbatus (Poet's carnation)
- Dianthus heddewigii (Chinese carnation)
- Eschscholzia californica (California poppy)
- Gilia tricolor (Gilia tricolor)
- Iberis umbellata (Thlaspi)
- Lupinus pixie delight (Dwarf lupine)
- Malcolmia maritima (Sea Wallflower)
- Matthiola bicornis (Julian of the ladies)
- Mirabilis jalapa (Miracle of the Night)
- Silene armeria (Silene)
With its abundance of flowers in a variety of shapes and colours, the mix of old-fashioned flower beds is ideal for a garden with a natural and nostalgic look. Easy to maintain, it guarantees continuous flowering and attracts beneficial biodiversity throughout the season.
