Renee's Garden Seeds for A Butterfly Garden Seeds
Invite the enchanting beauty of garden butterflies, often referred to as "the flowers of the air," to your space. Our generous Bonus Pack features three distinct packets of easy-to-grow butterfly-attracting flowers, each packed with nectar that will keep butterflies fluttering around your garden throughout the summer. The pack also includes clear, detailed planting instructions and thoughtful tips on designing the perfect butterfly-friendly garden.
These flowers are chosen to offer a mix of blooms and foliage at varying heights, creating diverse feeding, resting, and roosting spots for your visiting butterflies. By providing nectar, warmth, shelter, and water, your butterfly garden not only allows you to enjoy the mesmerizing patterns of their wings up close, but also plays an essential role in preserving these delicate and vital pollinators.
Includes one pack of each: Zinnia 'Persian Carpet;' Cosmos 'Purity;' Sunflower 'Chocolate Cherry'
Container Weight: 2.62g
Design Idea: Design your butterfly garden in either a rectangular bed or border, layering tall, medium, and low flowers from back to front, or in a circular arrangement with tall flowers at the center, surrounded by medium and shorter varieties for a more dynamic look.
Creating a Butterfly Habitat: To attract butterflies, plant flowers in mass clusters rather than scattered individual blooms. By arranging flowers in layers, you’ll create a varied landscape that gives butterflies a choice of where to feed, rest, and roost. The combination of flowers at different heights ensures a thriving, accessible environment for your winged visitors. These flowers supply vital nectar that fuels butterflies' long flights, and their distinct colours, scents, and shapes serve as lures, drawing butterflies in for a meal. As they gather nectar, butterflies transport pollen from one bloom to another, helping to pollinate your garden naturally. On sunny days, your garden will be a lively haven, with butterflies soaring freely as the warmth of the sun powers their wings. Tall flowers like cosmos and sunflowers provide protection on gusty days, offering shelter and keeping your visitors safe from the wind. To further support your butterflies, add a shallow birdbath or decorative water dish for them to drink and rest.