Description

Bring vibrant color to shady areas with Botanical Interests' Made in the Shade Flower Mix. Specially designed for spaces with as little as four hours of sun or dappled shade, this mix includes a variety of striking blooms like Baby Blue Eyes, Sweet William, and Candytuft, all known for attracting pollinators. Perfect for brightening up those hard-to-plant areas, this blend offers a delightful array of colors and plant heights that thrive in lower light conditions. Enjoy a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden with minimal sun exposure, perfect for any shaded corner.

Mix includes:

1. Baby Blue Eyes
2. Baby's Breath
3. Tom Thumb Balsam
4. Tussock Bellflower
5. Candytuft
6. Coleus Rainbow
7. Columbine
8. Alpine Forget-Me-Not
9. Chinese Forget-Me-Not
10. Johnny-Jump-Up
11. Virginia Stock
12. Shirley Poppy
13. Dwarf Spurred Snapdragon
14. Sweet William
15. English Wallflower

This packet sows up to 130 sq ft.

Variety Info:

Hardiness: ANNUALS: Most annuals bloom from late spring to first fall frost. BIENNIALS/PERENNIALS: Most biennials and perennials will develop foliage the first season, and bloom the following seasons.
Plant Dimensions: 6″–48″ tall
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. You can also sow half the seed 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date (hoping the last frost is earlier than usual) and sow the second half a week or two after your average last frost date (just to be safe). Mild Climates: Fall through early spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–30 days
Seed Depth: Surface to ¼”
Seed Spacing: Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Thinning: As needed