Mix of mat-forming flowering plant seeds

This mix of mat-forming bedding plants is a collection of easy-to-grow, generous plants that will not exceed 25 cm in height. It contains pretty wildflowers that develop into a multicoloured, unpretentious carpet that looks wonderful at the back of lawns, while bringing a nice touch of freshness and luxuriance to the more neglected areas of the garden. Sow in the spring, and it will flower from summer onwards, then from spring onwards in the following years, accompanied by a bustling ballet of pollinating and other insects that are useful for the garden. Sow directly in the sun, in well-prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth.

This selection is made up of 25 varieties of annual, biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plants such as alyssum, Cerastium, dwarf California poppies, Virginia stock, poached egg plant, toadflax, forget-me-not, selfheal, soapworts and catchflies. All these plants are fast-growing and naturalise easily by self-seeding spontaneously in the garden, in ordinary, well-drained soil. A packet of seeds covers approximately 8 square meters. Beds should be renewed by sowing again every 3 years. Sowing can also be done in autumn in milder climates, and will give plants that will bloom the following spring. The height of the plants varies between 15 and 25 cm  (5.9 to 9.8 in).

Great for adding a touch of colour to sunny, wilder-looking areas, at the edges of lawns and beds, this multicoloured, heavy-blooming carpet is also a precious asset for pollinating insects and natural predators of garden pests. Sow this mix along paths, on a slope bordering a sunken path, or at the back of a garden bordering fields. To mix the useful with the enjoyable, add in our white, blue and pink bouquet mix in the background!