Mix of 30 species of annual and perennial flowers specially formulated to attract butterflies and other pollinators. Average height from 20 to 80 cm.
Seeding rate: 2 to 4 grams per square meter. Direct sowing from spring to autumn. Sequential sowings provide nectar and pollen from early summer to late autumn and fill the gaps when food for pollinators becomes scarce.
Species included: Agrostemma githago - Anethum graveolens - Borago officinalis - Callistephus chinensis - Centaurea cyanus - Chrysanthemum segetum - Coreopsis tinctoria - Cynoglossum amabile - Delphinium consolida - Echium plantagineum - Eschscholtzia californica - Fagopyrum esculentum - Iberis umbellata - Lavandula vera - Linum rubrum - Linum usitatissimum - Lotus corniculatus - Malva sylvestris - Melilotus alba - Papaver rhoeas - Phacelia tanacetifolia - Phalaris canariensis - Phlox drummondii - Reseda odorata - Sinapis alba - Trifolium pratense - Tropaeolum majus - Verbena tenuisecta - Vicia sativa - Zinnia elegans
Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Eco-friendly garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Restoration

| Flower colour | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, October, November, Summer, Autumn |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Common name | BUTTERFLY MIXTURE 1 - (mix annual-perennial) |
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| Life cycle | Annual, Perennial |
| Wildlife | Bees, Insects, Butterflies |
| Sowing period | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, Spring, Summer, Autumn |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 15-30 |
| Average germination (%) | 60-80 |
| Seeds per gram |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Eco-friendly garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Restoration |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Warm areas, Temperate areas |
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