Herbionik® Éco-Rustik® Urban Wildflower Seeds

The Éco-Rustik® Urban mix is specially designed to create a low, colourful floral carpet, ideal for urban environments and small spaces. Comprising 18 species of annual and perennial flowers, it offers continuous blooming from May to October, attracting pollinators and promoting biodiversity.

Benefits

• Average height: 30 cm (12 in)

• Abundant and prolonged flowering from May to October

• Mix of 74% annual and 26% perennial flowers

• Easy to sow and maintain

• Ideal for flowerbeds, medians, vacant lots, and urban landscaping

• Promotes biodiversity by attracting pollinating insects

Composition

The mix notably includes the following species:

• Alyssum saxatile (Basket of Gold)

• Arabis alpina (Alpine Rock Cress)

• Aubrieta deltoidea (Aubrieta)

• Bellis perennis (Common Daisy)

• Chrysanthemum paludosum (Miniature Marguerite)

• Dianthus chinensis (China Pink)

• Eschscholzia caespitosa (Tufted Poppy)

• Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes)

• Phacelia campanularia (Desert Bells)

• Viola cornuta (Horned Violet) Note: Composition may vary without prior notice.

Instructions for use

1. Prepare the soil by removing debris and digging to a depth of 10 cm (4 in).

2. Shake the bag to mix the seeds well before opening.

3. Broadcast sow or use a rotary spreader, crossing passes for even distribution.

4. Cover seeds with a thin layer of soil (maximum 6 mm or 1/4 in).

5. Water regularly without saturating the soil, maintaining moisture during the germination period.

6. In the fall, cut back stems to encourage natural reseeding.

Tips

• For better durability, it is recommended to reseed in dormancy or the following spring.

• This mix is moderately hardy in Quebec, with an average lifespan of 2 to 5 years.

Complementary products

To optimize results, it is advisable to use:

• Bionik® Organic Fertilizer – Annual and Perennial Flowers 4-1-9

• Bionik® Organic Fertilizer – Seaweed 0.36-0-0.22

• Bionik® Organic Compost – Marine and Forest 1.12 - 0.49 - 0.16