Little Carpet Nectar – Flower mix for bees, butterflies and biodiversity

Little Carpet Nectar is a carefully composed flower mix of 14 annuals and 7 perennials, specially designed to provide a rich supply of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This mix combines color, fragrance, and long-lasting blooms with ecological value, making it ideal for gardens, borders, field plantings, bee meadows, and nature gardens.

Composition of Little Carpet Nectar

The mix contains a diverse variety of flowers that are attractive to pollinators and aesthetically pleasing:

• Alyssum – low, fragrant flowers for ground cover

• Dwarf Centaurea cyanus – compact cornflowers in blue, pink or purple

• Cosmos sulphureus – sunny, yellow or orange flowers

• Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) – aromatic foliage and flowers, attractive to bees

• Various Salvias – nectar-rich flowers in various colours

• Dwarf Calendula officinalis – compact, bright yellow flowers suitable for cut flowers

• Reseda odorata (White Wallflower) – fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators

The combination of annual and perennial species creates a long flowering period, from early spring to late autumn, which ensures continuous nectar production and a rich presence of pollinators in the garden.

Growing and sowing instructions

Little Carpet Nectar is easy to sow and maintain, suitable for both professional gardeners and hobbyists:

• Sowing quantity: 250 grams per 100 m²

• Sowing method: Directly outdoors on well-prepared soil; lightly rake and roll

• Location: full sun for maximum flowering

• Soil: well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline

• Water: Water regularly until seeds germinate; drought tolerant once established

Applications in garden and landscape

• Bee and butterfly gardens – rich nectar and pollen supply attracts pollinators

• Borders and bedding – colorful flowers with various shapes and heights

• Field planting and natural gardens – promote biodiversity and ecological balance

• Cut flowers – compact varieties such as Dwarf Calendula and Centaurea are suitable for bouquets and arrangements

• Pots and containers – compact varieties make a decorative addition to terraces and patios

Why choose Little Carpet Nectar?

• Ecologically valuable: stimulates bees, butterflies and other pollinators

• Diverse composition: 14 annual and 7 perennial species

• Long-lasting flowering: from spring to autumn for continuous nectar production

• Colorful and fragrant: attractive to humans and animals

• Easy to grow: low-maintenance and suitable for various soil types

• Suitable for borders, field planting and bee pastures

Little Carpet Nectar is the perfect choice for gardeners and nature lovers looking to create a vibrant, biodiverse wildflower meadow. This mix combines aesthetic value, fragrance, color, and ecological function, making it an indispensable addition to gardens, parks, and natural landscapes. The recommended sowing rate of 250 grams per 100 m² creates a rich, colorful carpet of flowers that provides long-lasting support for bees and butterflies.