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Made in the Shade Flower Mix Seeds
Made in the Shade Flower Mix Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
Provide interest for areas with dappled shade or as little as four hours of sun with this brightly colored mix that attracts pollinators.
We cannot ship this variety to Wisconsin as per state regulations. Please do not order if your shipping address is in Wisconsin.
Mix includes (see diagram):
- Baby Blue Eyes
- Baby's Breath
- Tom Thumb Balsam
- Tussock Bellflower
- Candytuft
- Coleus Rainbow
- Columbine
- Chinese Forget-Me-Not
- Johnny-Jump-Up
- Virginia Stock
- Shirley Poppy
- Dwarf Spurred Snapdragon
- Sweet William
- English Wallflower
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Type: Flower Mix (Learn more)
Hardiness: ANNUALS: Most annuals bloom from late spring to first fall frost. BIENNIALS/PERENNIALS: Most biennials and perennials will develop foliage the first season, and bloom the following seasons.
Exposure: Part shade
Plant Dimensions: 6"–48" tall
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. You can also sow half the seed 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date (hoping the last frost is earlier than usual) and sow the second half a week or two after your average last frost date (just to be safe). Mild Climates: Fall through early spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–30 days
Seed Depth: Surface to ¼"
Seed Spacing: Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Thinning: As needed
- MelissaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 20, 2025Absolutely stunning
Easy to grow, with stunning results. I have used this flower mix for a few years, in a variety of shady spots. Depending on where I plant it, different flowers show up, and they are always gorgeous. I get compliments on them all the time, and the bright flowers bring a lot of joy. I hope Botanical Interests never stops making this!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 21, 2025Hey Melissa,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Made in the Shade Flower Mix Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that you've been using this mix for a few years and getting such stunning results in all your different shady spots. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Rachel M.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 starsAug 9, 2025So stinkin’ cute
I loved every phase of this mix. The baby sprouts quickly grew into a lush micro jungle of beautiful foliage and then burst into a variety of adorable and vivid little flowers. I’ve been filling tiny bud vases all summer with these cuties. I seeded pretty heavily in a 1.5x3 ft container. It has stayed relatively short and very even coverage throughout its development. The flower varieties grow at a similar rate so you end up with a little of everything in a small space. Would be a great patch filler in lower light spots. Easy to grow, great for kids, attracts pollinators. Definitely will use again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningAug 12, 2025Hey Rachel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our Made in the Shade Flower Mix Seeds! We absolutely love hearing about that progression from "lush micro jungle" to "burst into a variety of adorable and vivid little flowers" - what a perfect way to describe it! It sounds like you got exactly what this mix was designed for with that even coverage and all the different varieties growing at a similar rate. We're so glad it worked beautifully in your container and gave you plenty of those cute little blooms for your bud vases all summer long. Your description of it being great for lower light spots and attracting pollinators is spot on, and we love that it was easy and kid-friendly too. Thanks for the honest feedback and we're thrilled you'll be using it again! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MP B.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 7, 20245 Stars
I've been a customer of BI for many years and have always loved the success of their seeds in my garden as well as their helpful and beautiful seed packet information and illustrations. This was the first time I tried a blended packet. You can see how well they did! They funny thing is that at this time of the spring, this area is not as shaded as I thought it would be. Oops. But since they have filled out so well, the truly shaded varieties like Johnny Jump Up and Coleus are protected enough to survive.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Bridget S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 9, 20235 Stars
I didn't think anything would grow in my front yard. It's shaded nearly all day long. There's maybe 3 hours of sunlight in the front, at best. Nevertheless, I decided to plant these seeds on June 3rd. And LOOK!!! Six days later, they've already started sprouting! I'm excited to see what becomes of them. I'll post more pics at a later date once they bloom.
- LauraVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 24, 20255 Stars
Lovely packaging abd came pretty quick
