Carpet California (Annual Mixture) – A colorful floral mixture inspired by the Californian prairies

Carpet California is a beautiful annual flower mixture that brings the ambiance of the vast, sunny California prairies to your garden or field. This carefully crafted blend is not only visually appealing but also ecologically valuable: it's very rich in nectar, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Furthermore, the mixture is highly resistant to dry summers, making it ideal for sunny, well-drained locations.

Composition and characteristics

The Carpet California mix consists of 16 annual flowers that together form a natural, colorful wildflower meadow. The selection is based on the native California prairie flora and combines ornamental value with ecological functionality. Some of the key species in this mix are:

• Clarkia unguiculata – elegant, often pink flowers that bloom for a long time

• Papaver rhoeas – the well-known poppy, with vibrant red

• Dwarf Coreopsis grandiflora – compact golden-yellow flowers that bloom for a long time

• Eschscholzia californica – the famous California poppy, striking orange

• Gypsophila elegans – delicate white flowers that add airiness

• Layia platyglossa – delicate, sunny flowers in yellow and white

• Linum rubrum – deep red, flax-like flowers, beautiful in combination with other colours

The mixture creates a dense carpet of flowers, ranging in height from 40 to 60 cm, giving it a full, natural look. The mix of colors, shapes, and flowering periods results in a long-blooming meadow that attracts attention while also providing beneficial nectar for pollinators.

Sowing and cultivation

The Carpet California mixture is easy to sow and suitable for gardens, borders, and larger plots. For optimal coverage, we recommend:

• Sowing quantity: 250 grams per 100 m²

• Sowing depth: superficial, cover lightly with soil

• Location: sunny to lightly shaded, well-drained soil

• Flowering: from late spring to autumn, depending on weather conditions

The light, loose sowing creates a natural-looking flower meadow that requires little maintenance. Regular, moderate watering in the first few weeks promotes rapid germination and robust plants. Once established, the mixture is highly drought-resistant and requires minimal watering.

Ecological and aesthetic benefits

• Honey-rich: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

• Long flowering: from late spring to early autumn

• Drought resistant: ideal for warm, sunny gardens and prairie-like plantings

• Decorative: colorful carpet with variations in height and flower shape

• Bee-friendly: supports biodiversity in your garden or field

Why choose Carpet California?

• Creates a natural-looking Californian flower meadow

• Suitable for large areas and smaller gardens

• Easy to sow and low maintenance

• Ecologically valuable for pollinators and biodiversity

• High ornamental value due to a mix of colours, shapes and flowering times