Winter Farm Scatter Mix — 500-Seed Pack

Scatter, rake, water — that’s all it takes to wrap driveways, entrance beds and fence lines in a fragrant winter tapestry. This custom blend of frost-ready cultivars was developed for South-African farm conditions, giving you instant colour and pollinator action through the coldest months.

What’s in the bag (500 seeds total)

• 400 × Alyssum ‘Clear Crystal Lavender Shades’ – honey-scented lavender carpet

• 50 × Larkspur ‘Regal Field Mix’ – sky-blue to midnight-purple spikes for cutting

• 25 × Pansy ‘Frizzle Sizzle’ Mix – ruffled faces in velvet jewel tones

• 25 × Viola ‘Sorbet Select’ Mix – nonstop bloom and edible petals

Coverage: ±5 m² broadcast or 25 m edging.

Why farmers love it

• Zero-fuss broadcast sowing – no trays or greenhouse needed

• Fast results – first flowers in 8 weeks; bloom right into early spring

• Frost hardy – selected to handle SA winter lows to –3 °C

• Pollinator magnet – irresistible to honeybees and early hoverflies

How to sow

1. Loosen top 2 cm of soil and mix in light compost.

2. Combine seed with a handful of dry sand or vermiculite for even spread; scatter and rake in 2 mm deep.

3. Mist daily for 10 days. Germination 7–21 days at 10–18 °C. Dead-head lightly for repeat flushes.