Schizanthus Dwarf Bouquet Mixed Seeds - Poor Mans Orchid Mix

This mix of Schizanthus Dwarf Bouquet Mixed also called Poor Man's Orchid, is anything but pitiful looking. The compact plants bears magical blooms in the shape of beautiful orchids that come in a harmonious blend of purple, pink, orange, pink and salmon shades. Flowering throughout the whole season, these plants, often grown as annuals, are excellent in pots, planters, hanging baskets and borders. They appreciate sunny positions and well-drained, fertile soils.

Schizanthus hybrids are the result of cross-breeding between species originating from the mountains of Chile and Argentina. They are herbaceous perennials or biennials which are often grown as annuals and belong to the family Solanaceae, along with petunias, potatoes or tomatoes. The plants in the 'Dwarf Bouquet Mixed' selection are distinguished by their compact habit and prolific blooming. They form mounds reaching 30 to 38 cm in height and 30 cm in diameter, consisting of stems with leaves that measure 8 to 12 cm long and that are dark green, very dissected, a bit like the leaf of a fern. The flowers are produced in abundance from June to September-October, depending on the date of sowing. Each corolla measures 5 cm in diameter, is reminiscent of an orchid and comes in shades ranging from red to pink, orange and salmon, revealing a gold-spotted throat. 

While they are perfect in flower pots and hanging baskets, Schizanthus Dwarf Bouquet Mixed can also be used to create fantastic borders. Although they bloom briefly, their flowers are truly dazzling. It's a good idea to stagger the seedlings so that you can enjoy the blooms until the first frosts. These plants, of mountain origin, do not like heat and associate well with alpine plants such as rock jasmine, Dicentra formosa, Lewisia cotyledon. They can also be used as short-lived houseplants.