PRODUCT INFORMATION Create beautiful flower arrangements from your own meadow or flower garden with our Bouquets For Days Wildflower Seed Mix. We’ve included a wide range of flower forms and textures in a diverse palette. We have put every color of the rainbow in this mix to let your inner artist shine. This mix features 27 annual varieties for bold first-season color and long-lasting blooms. Non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free, and guaranteed to grow. FAST FACTS Zones 1 - 10 Ideal Regions: Northeast - Southeast - Midwest - West - Southwest - Pacific Northwest Advantages: Easy To Grow Attract Butterflies Bee Friendly Low Maintenance Good For Cut Flowers Great For Mass Plantings Light Requirements Full Sun - Half Sun / Half Shade Mature Plant Size: Wildflowers in this collection range from 8-84" tall (8 inches-7 feet) Bloom Time: Late spring to late fall What's in this Mix? The Bouquets For Days Wildflower Seed Mix includes 28 wildflowers: 27 annuals and 1 perennial. Common Name Baby's Breath Calendula Pacific Beauty Camelia Flowered Balsam Mix China Aster Powder Puff Mix Chinese Pinks Coleus Rainbow Mix Cornflower or Bachelor Button Polka Dot Mix Dwarf Cosmos Sensation Mix - Early Blooming Dwarf Dahlia Single Mix Dwarf Red Plains Coreopsis Dwarf Sulphur Cosmos Dwarf Sunflower Double Sungold Dwarf Sunflower Sunspot Gloriosa Daisy Indian Blanket Love Lies Bleeding Mexican Sunflower Painted Daisy Purpletop Vervain Queen Anne's Lace Rocket Larkspur Imperial Mix Rose Mallow Snapdragon Tetra Mix Spider Plant Sunflower Chocolate Cherry Sweet Alyssum Sweet Pea Mammoth Mix Zinnia California Giants Mix ADDITIONAL INFO Common Name: Bouquets For Days Wildflower Seed Mix Seed Life Cycle: Mix of Annuals Perennials Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade Bloom Time: Late spring to late fall Mature Height: Wildflowers in this collection range from 8-84" tall (8 inches-7 feet) Ships As: Seed Coverage: 1/4 lb covers 250-500 sq ft. Days to Germination: Germination rates will vary. This collection ranges from 7-42 days after sowing depending on soil and weather conditions. Days To Bloom: Days to bloom will vary. This collection ranges from 50-115 days after germination. Non-GMO: Yes Neonicotinoid Free: YES Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil Wildflower Mix or Specie: Mixtures Ideal Region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Advantages: Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Great For Mass Plantings WILDFLOWER MIX PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN TO PLANT WILDFLOWERS: When to plant wildflower seeds largely depends on the climate and rainfall patterns in your area as well as the type of seeds you are planting. In cool climates, planting wildflower seeds in spring or early summer is ideal since temperatures are warm enough for germination but not so hot that it’s difficult to keep seeded areas moist. Planting in summer is not recommended since it is difficult to keep seed beds continually moist for the first 4-6 weeks. The hot summer sun tends to dry the soil out too quickly. Wildflower seeds can also be planted in fall in cool climates. Dormant fall wildflower plantings should be late enough so that seeds do not germinate until spring. These must be done when air and soil temperatures are too low for germination, typically after several freezes but before there is snow cover. The seeds will lie “dormant” in the soil until spring when warmer temperatures and moisture are available. Soil expansion and contraction during the winter can also improve seed-soil contact (cold stratification). Perennials can also be sown in early fall provided that there are at least 10-12 weeks of growing time before the plants go dormant for the winter. This amount of time generally allows enough root growth for plants to survive the winter. WHERE TO PLANT WILDFLOWERS: Though many wildflowers do tolerate some filtered shade, and a few actually thrive in it. The vast majority are definitely sun lovers. Wildflowers will generally sprout in all but the most difficult conditions. This means that pampering your site with fertilizer or rich sod is not usually necessary. HOW TO PLANT WILDFLOWERS: Clear the area and work the soil as best you can before planting your seeds. We recommend mixing your seeds with sand - 2 parts sand to 1 part seeds. This allows for a more even distribution and also provides a convenient way to mark which portions of the site have been seeded and which have not. For a smaller area, you can hand-broadcast the seeds. After the seeds have been sown, lightly compress the seeds into the soil about 1/2" to protect from birds and wind. MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS: All seeds, including wildflower seeds, need ample moisture to germinate and to develop into healthy seedlings. Best results will be obtained by soaking the planted areas thoroughly and maintaining consistent moisture for 4-6 weeks. Afterwards, watering can be gradually reduced over several weeks. In non-irrigated situations, plant in the spring or before periods of anticipated rainfall. HOW TO CARE FOR WILDFLOWERS: Although Wildflowers are pretty easy to take care of, there are some steps to keep it looking beautiful. Regularly weed to ensure your wildflowers are getting the nutrients they need. Water your plants during dry spells. Deadhead blooms that are spent to encourage new growth. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR WILDFLOWER GARDEN: Most of our wildflower seed mixes contain annual, biennial and perennial species. Please read the mix contents. The annuals are included to assure maximum color during the first season and to act as a nurse crop for the slower-growing perennials. Annuals germinate quickly when conditions are favorable, providing a quick ground cover and competition against weeds. Most perennial and biennial species begin to bloom the second season, but not as profusely as annuals. Therefore, wildflower plantings look noticeably different after the first year. Please print the planting instructions. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!