Wildflower 'Purple Rain' Mix

Purple Rain Wildflower Mix (Mixed Genus)

Guaranteed to bring a stunning display to your garden, our Purple Rain Wildflower mix will have you laughing under a cascade of vibrant blooms! This elegant blend features a beautiful two-tone contrast of purple and white cosmos and zinnias, creating a truly nostalgic and captivating look. Each packet is packed with a mix of Purity Cosmos, Gloria Cosmos, Apollo Cosmos, Purple Prince Zinnia, Violet Queen Zinnia, Polar Bear Zinnia, and Purple Zinderella Zinnia. Prepare for an unforgettable season of color and charm!

DETAILS:

QTY: 35

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full sun

DEPTH: N/A

GERMINATION: Varies 

HEIGHT: Varies - Averages 24"

MATURITY: Varies

SPACING: N/A

PINCH: N/A

HOW TO GROW:
Direct Sowing (recommended): For best results, sow wildflower seeds into a prepared seedbed during one of the following windows:

• Spring: Early May through mid-June

• Early Spring (for natural stratification): Late March and early April

• Fall (for natural stratification): Mid-September through to late October

A very early spring or late fall sowing allows any dormant seeds to be naturally stratified over the winter, which can improve germination.

Transplanting (not recommended): Due to the variety of seeds in a mix, transplanting is not recommended.

Site Preparation: Remove weeds by hand or apply an organic, non-selective herbicide. Loosen the soil to a depth of approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) with a stiff rake, cultivator, or hoe. Flowers will germinate and establish much better when planted into a bed of well-drained, loose soil, rather than dense or compacted topsoil.

Sowing: Broadcast the seed evenly over the prepared area. For smaller seeds, you can mix them with dry sand to improve distribution. Natural forces such as rain, snow, and frost-heaving of the soil will work the seed down into the soil bed.

Pinching and Support: Pinching is not necessary for a wildflower mix. No support is typically needed for the plants.

Soil Preference and Watering: Wildflowers perform best in full sun and well-drained, loose soil. Irrigate as needed through the first growing season to ensure seeds germinate and young plants become established.

Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not recommended, as it can encourage weed growth and lush foliage at the expense of flowers.

Harvesting: For bouquets, cut flowers as needed. For continued blooms, deadheading can be beneficial. To encourage natural self-seeding for the following year, allow some flowers to go to seed at the end of the season.