Bees and Butterflies perennial nectar-rich flower seed mix

The Bees & Butterflies perennial and nectar-rich flower mix was designed in collaboration with an entomologist and beekeepers. It promotes biodiversity by attracting a great diversity of pollinating insects, while offering refuge and food for small animals. Formed of 50 selected species – including 27 perennials and 23 annuals – it establishes itself durably, adapts easily to different types of soil and ensures staggered flowering from late spring until autumn. Sow on well-prepared soil from March to October. Spring sowings will flower from the first summer, then every spring.

Among the chosen plants, you will find nectar-rich, fragrant and aromatic species such as borage, lavender, Echium (viper's bugloss), gaillardia, wallflower, tobacco, meadow clary, valerian, common poppy, cornflower, common mallow (Malva sylvestris), Nepeta, evening primrose, or sweet alyssum. The annual flowers, such as borage, flower a few weeks after sowing, while the perennials bloom fully from the second year. Most species in this mix self-seed spontaneously in light soil. The resulting meadow will reach a height of between 40 and 70 cm.

This mix allows you to easily establish a durable flowering meadow, whether in sun or partial shade, in town or countryside. Start with well-loosened and weeded soil, then a cut to 10-20 cm in autumn is enough to maintain it. Watering will only be necessary in case of severe drought.

Our advice: this flower mix will be visited all the more by bees and butterflies if it is planted sheltered by a country hedge or a wall covered with climbing plants, which will protect them from the wind. Sown near beehives, the vegetable garden or orchard, it promotes honey production, contributes to pollination and the health of your crops while bringing a beautiful diversity of shapes, colours and scents to the garden.