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The Apricot Sunset Collection plus White Narcissus and Purple Crocus!
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SEED PACKAGES
SUSAN HAS SUCCESSFULLY PLANTED SEEDS TO GROW HER NATURALIZED FLOWER GARDENS!
PLUS BLUE MOON CROCUS - Limited Quantities
Purchase by email
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All $5.00 per package
Packaging ranges from 4 to 7 grams.
Generally over two times the number of seeds per commercial package depending on the size of the seed itself.
SUSAN HAS SUCCESSFULLY PLANTED SEEDS TO GROW HER NATURALIZED FLOWER GARDENS!
PLUS BLUE MOON CROCUS - Limited Quantities
Purchase by email
[email protected]
All $5.00 per package
Packaging ranges from 4 to 7 grams.
Generally over two times the number of seeds per commercial package depending on the size of the seed itself.
BLUE FLAX
Linum prenne Spring 12" |
SCARLET FLAX
Linum grandiflora rubrum Spring 12" |
SHOWY EVENING PRIMROSE
Spring 10" Oenothera speciosa |
CALIFORNIA POPPY MIX
Spring 10" Eschscholzia californica Splendid Mix |
SULPHUR COSMOS
Mid Season to Fall 15" Cosmos sulphureus |
ROCKET LARKSPUR
Delphinium consolida Spring 2' Wild Delphinium |
WILD ZINNIA
Zinnia peruviana Midsummer thru |
MEXICAN HAT
Ratibida columnifera Late Spring into Summer Prairie Coneflower 2' - 3' |
BLUE MOON CROCUS
Crocus vernus Sprng Bulb 8" 2 Packages of 10 Bulbs Available. First Quality |
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'HOW TO' NOTES AND INFORMATION
Presenting my seed list for naturalizing this fall is based on what has thrived in my garden over the past several years and my years of experience. Naturalizing seeds not only helps create a self-sustaining wildflower meadow but also enhances biodiversity and supports local ecosystems.
I typically broadcast wildflower seeds in the fall.
Choose your location carefully. This should be a spot in your garden, gravel or not, where you can monitor and water the seeds as they grow, allowing the flowers to mature and reseed themselves.
Water Gently: Use a garden hose with a fine spray nozzle or a sprinkler set to a gentle mist to avoid flooding. The goal is to moisten the top 1-2 inches of soil without creating puddles.
Moist, Not Soggy: Ensure the soil feels moist but not overly saturated. Too much water can wash the seeds away, while dry soil will prevent them from adhering to the ground.
Scatter Evenly: Distribute the seeds evenly over the moist soil. Mixing the seeds with sand can help with even distribution, especially for tiny seeds.
After planting, lightly water the area again to settle the seeds into the soil. Avoid heavy watering, as this can displace them.
Do not cover the seeds.
Because of our dry climate, we water our trees monthly during the winter. During this time, we also set out the sprinkler to water our wildflower hill, the area fronting the hill, and even our gravel areas.
In the fall, I usually leave most of the stems intact, as our native bees nest in their hollow stems. Plus, nature disperses the seeds from summer flowers throughout the fall and winter.
However, this past late summer, the heat was so intense that I cut the stems down and left most of them on the ground. If you need to tidy up, you can move the cuttings to another area; they provide cover and likely contain seeds.
In the second year, you’ll notice new growth appearing as early as October. You can add new seeds to the area following the watering guidelines, and continue sprinkling at intervals throughout the winter. Weather conditions will help guide your watering schedule.
Store seeds in an airtight container in cool, dry conditions until planting.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. [email protected] www.susanachristiefineart.com
I typically broadcast wildflower seeds in the fall.
Choose your location carefully. This should be a spot in your garden, gravel or not, where you can monitor and water the seeds as they grow, allowing the flowers to mature and reseed themselves.
Water Gently: Use a garden hose with a fine spray nozzle or a sprinkler set to a gentle mist to avoid flooding. The goal is to moisten the top 1-2 inches of soil without creating puddles.
Moist, Not Soggy: Ensure the soil feels moist but not overly saturated. Too much water can wash the seeds away, while dry soil will prevent them from adhering to the ground.
Scatter Evenly: Distribute the seeds evenly over the moist soil. Mixing the seeds with sand can help with even distribution, especially for tiny seeds.
After planting, lightly water the area again to settle the seeds into the soil. Avoid heavy watering, as this can displace them.
Do not cover the seeds.
Because of our dry climate, we water our trees monthly during the winter. During this time, we also set out the sprinkler to water our wildflower hill, the area fronting the hill, and even our gravel areas.
In the fall, I usually leave most of the stems intact, as our native bees nest in their hollow stems. Plus, nature disperses the seeds from summer flowers throughout the fall and winter.
However, this past late summer, the heat was so intense that I cut the stems down and left most of them on the ground. If you need to tidy up, you can move the cuttings to another area; they provide cover and likely contain seeds.
In the second year, you’ll notice new growth appearing as early as October. You can add new seeds to the area following the watering guidelines, and continue sprinkling at intervals throughout the winter. Weather conditions will help guide your watering schedule.
Store seeds in an airtight container in cool, dry conditions until planting.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. [email protected] www.susanachristiefineart.com
TIPS FOR PLANTING WILDFLOWER SEEDS
FALL 2024 Note from Susan…..
I Broadcast seeds. I will be germinating in the greenhouse over the winter. Stay tuned, I may have starts available. Floret Farms is a favorite of mine!!!
From American Meadows
https://www.americanmeadows.com/content/wildflowers/how-to/wildflower-seed-planting-instructions
Floret Farm Tour: Seed-Starting in the Greenhouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=his23ZD5zCE
Gives a Winter Mini Course - Free
https://workshop.floretflowers.com/2024-dahlias-fall-mini-course-opt-in
Floret Farms is a favorite of mine!!!
FALL 2024 Note from Susan…..
I Broadcast seeds. I will be germinating in the greenhouse over the winter. Stay tuned, I may have starts available. Floret Farms is a favorite of mine!!!
From American Meadows
https://www.americanmeadows.com/content/wildflowers/how-to/wildflower-seed-planting-instructions
Floret Farm Tour: Seed-Starting in the Greenhouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=his23ZD5zCE
Gives a Winter Mini Course - Free
https://workshop.floretflowers.com/2024-dahlias-fall-mini-course-opt-in
Floret Farms is a favorite of mine!!!
Happy Gardening!!!