{"title":"Flower seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlower seeds for balconies, containers, beds and wildflower meadows: sunflowers, zinnias, nasturtiums, poppies and bee-friendly mixes from SPERLI. Every variety with its own story, profile and the matching GREEN24 composts, fertilisers and propagation supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sperli-88030-bienengarten","title":"SPERLI Bienengarten – Flower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn annual flower mix as a food source for bees and other insects, 150 to 200 cm tall – one packet is enough for about 10 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe idea of a garden for bees is as old as beekeeping itself: in monasteries and on farms, hives have always stood among flowering plants. In tidy modern landscapes, many insects now lack a continuous supply of flowers from early summer into autumn. Mixes like this one aim to close that gap on a small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom June to September the bed offers food for bees, bumblebees and other beneficial insects. At 150 to 200 cm tall it becomes a tall, colourful island of flowers in the garden. No fertiliser is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince antiquity the bee has been a symbol of diligence and community. A large share of our crops and wild plants depend on pollination by insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBees fly from flower to flower and pass on what they have received. A bee garden is a gift that spreads invisibly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 10 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eBroadcast from April to June over finely crumbled soil; the BERGER Pflanzkelle (hand trowel) helps to loosen it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePress the seeds in lightly and keep moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 10 to 20 °C they germinate in 7 to 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSun or partial shade, without fertiliser; one packet is enough for about 10 m².\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60007737295232,"sku":"SPERLI-88030","price":3.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88030-original-gross.jpg?v=1790772104"},{"product_id":"sperli-87895-schleich-dich-saatband","title":"SPERLI Schleich Dich – Saatband","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5-metre seed tape with colourful flowers, 50 to 100 cm tall – intended, following Sperli’s idea, as a flowering barrier along the edge of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGardeners have always tried to protect their beds with plants: in the cottage garden, herbs and flowers edged the vegetable beds, often in the hope of keeping unwelcome visitors away. The ‘Schleich Dich’ seed tape takes up this old idea. Whether and how far such a row of flowers affects slugs and snails depends on the individual garden and cannot be promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seed tape makes sowing easy: the seeds are already spaced within the tape, so you simply lay it in the drill. This creates a row of flowers along beds or paths that blooms from July to October. It needs no fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘Schleich Dich’ – roughly ‘clear off’ – is tongue-in-cheek: it addresses the snail directly, yet above all it is an invitation to more flowers along the edge of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA seed tape draws a line along which the garden reorganises itself. Sometimes a friendly, flowering boundary says more than a wall.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e seed tape\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrom April to June, draw a drill 1 to 2 cm deep with the BERGER Pflanzkelle (hand trowel), lay the tape in it and cover with soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirm in well and keep evenly moist so that the tape does not dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 10 to 20 °C the seeds germinate in 14 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLay out as a row along the edge of a bed in sun or partial shade, without fertiliser; with several tapes, leave 30 cm between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60007737590144,"sku":"SPERLI-88046","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88046-original-gross.jpg?v=1790772118"},{"product_id":"sperli-88042-sommerbluetenpracht","title":"SPERLI Sommerblütenpracht – Flower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn annual summer flower mix for cutting: colourful blooms from June to October at 80 to 100 cm, one packet for about 3 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind the mix comes from the cottage garden, where flowers for the vase always stood between vegetables and herbs. 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This spares them a thick trunk and lets them put their strength into height. Many of the annual climbers on our balconies come from warmer parts of the world and are raised from seed anew each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven a trellis, they become a green, flowering privacy screen for balcony and terrace. In tubs or window boxes with Balcony \u0026amp; Flowering Plant Compost and regular feeds of Window Box Fertiliser, they find enough strength for the climb. As climber mixes may include species with poisonous seeds, please do not eat seeds or plant parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Darwin devoted an entire book to climbing plants. 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A gift for people who give others support – or who are reaching upwards themselves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 3 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes (window box, container, pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart off in March and April in the Premium Seed Tray with Seed Compost, or sow directly in April and May, 1 to 2 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 15 to 25 °C the seeds germinate in 14 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlant 30 cm apart in window boxes, tubs or pots, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvide a trellis from the start so the shoots can find a hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. 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Carl Linnaeus gave it the genus name Tropaeolum, after the Greek “tropaion”, a trophy of victory: the round leaves reminded him of shields and the flowers of helmets, as displayed on the battlefield after a victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowers and leaves are edible and bring a peppery bite to salads; the green seeds can be pickled like capers. In a tub with Balcony \u0026amp; Flowering Plant Compost it needs little attention. Use Window Box Fertiliser sparingly, as too much feeding encourages leaves rather than flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts German name, Kapuzinerkresse, refers to the flower shape, which recalls the hood of a Capuchin monk, and to its spicy, cress-like taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe nasturtium flowers best when it is not pampered. 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They are named after the Göttingen botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, who lived in the 18th century. Over time, gardeners turned the rather simple wild form into large, double flowers that now resemble dahlias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a cut flower, the zinnia brings colour to the vase from July to October. It loves a sunny spot and also thrives in a tub or large pot, where Blumenerde Balkon \u0026amp; Blühpflanzen (balcony and flowering plant compost) and Balkonkasten-Dünger (window box fertiliser) give it a good start. One packet is enough for about 50 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Victorian language of flowers, the zinnia stood for thoughts of absent friends. 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Spanish seafarers brought it to Europe in the 16th century, where it first stood as an ornament in princely gardens. It only became a major oil crop in 19th-century Eastern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts seeds feed birds well into winter, its flowers bees and bumblebees. What looks like a single flower is a basket of hundreds of individual florets, arranged in spirals that follow the Fibonacci numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1888, in Arles, Vincent van Gogh painted his famous sunflowers to decorate a friend’s room. Ever since, the sunflower has stood for joy of life, confidence and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoung sunflowers follow the sun from morning to evening. Once grown, they stay facing east – towards the new day. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60007804207488,"sku":"SPERLI-88034","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88034-original-vorderseite.jpg?v=1790771579"},{"product_id":"sperli-86889-topfsonnenblume-big-smile","title":"SPERLI Topfsonnenblume Big Smile","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sunflower for pots: just 30 to 40 cm tall, with yellow flowers from July to October – bringing summer to every balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts botanical name Helianthus annuus combines the Greek “helios”, sun, with “anthos”, flower; “annuus” means annual. Wild sunflowers branch and carry many small heads. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60185126699392,"sku":"SPERLI-86343","price":1.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/00086343-000-00-vs.jpg?v=1792682552"},{"product_id":"sperli-85498-hornveilchen-johnny-jump-up","title":"SPERLI Hornveilchen Johnny Jump Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fragrant, hardy horned violet up to 15 cm that flowers twice a year: from March to May and again from September to November.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eViola cornuta is at home in the mountains of the Pyrenees and northern Spain. 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Many of these habitats have disappeared in recent decades. The idea of this mix is to bring a piece of that diversity back to garden and balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets it apart is the site: the mix is intended for partly shaded and shady spots where many summer flowers struggle. It is a food source for bees and other beneficial insects and is also suitable for window boxes. It needs no fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word ‘Zauber’ – magic – in the name rings true: a wildflower area looks a little different every year, as the plants come to the fore in different ways depending on weather and site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis mix flowers where others shy away from the shade. Among people, too, there are those who blossom precisely in quiet places.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 g for approx. 30 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual, perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes (window box)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eBroadcast from April to June over finely crumbled soil; loosen it beforehand with the BERGER Pflanzkelle (hand trowel).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePress the seeds in only lightly and keep moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 12 to 20 °C they germinate in 14 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePartial shade to shade, without fertiliser; 90 g is enough for about 30 m².\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230539837824,"sku":"SPERLI-88534","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88534-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793096976"},{"product_id":"sperli-88531-vogelinsel","title":"SPERLI Vogelinsel – Flower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn annual flower mix for partly shaded to shady spots, 60 to 100 cm tall, with blooms for insects and the vase – 90 g for about 30 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name reveals the idea: an island in the garden that offers birds something beyond the summer. Where flowers grow, birds find insects for their young, and seed heads left standing can provide food in autumn. The goldfinch earned its old German name ‘Distelfink’, thistle finch, by picking seeds straight from the flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mix is intended as a food source for bees and other beneficial insects and is put together for partial shade and shade. Now and then you can cut a bouquet for the vase. Leaving the faded stems standing in autumn follows the idea of the bird island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goldfinch appears in many Renaissance paintings, often in the hand of the Christ Child – as a symbol of the soul and of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeaving faded stems standing sets a table for others in autumn. Not everything has to be tidied away to do good.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 g for approx. 30 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eBroadcast from April to June over finely crumbled soil; loosen it beforehand with the BERGER Pflanzkelle (hand trowel).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePress the seeds in lightly and keep moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 12 to 20 °C they germinate in 14 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePartial shade to shade, without fertiliser; 90 g is enough for about 30 m².\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230539936128,"sku":"SPERLI-88531","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-88531-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793096977"},{"product_id":"sperli-86320-petunie-superbissima-mix","title":"SPERLI Petunie Superbissima Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA petunia mix whose name promises great things: “Superbissima” means roughly “the most splendid”. It flowers from June to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetunias come from South America, from parts of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. 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Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230550847872,"sku":"SPERLI-86320","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-86320-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097256"},{"product_id":"sperli-86735-sonnenblume-lemon-cutie","title":"SPERLI Sonnenblume Lemon Cutie","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handy sunflower of 40 to 50 cm whose name promises shades of lemon – in flower from July to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild sunflowers still grow today on the prairies of North America, along roadsides and on open land. 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The poet and naturalist Adelbert von Chamisso named it after his friend Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, with whom he took part in a Russian circumnavigation of the globe in the early 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt loves sunny, lean spots and needs no fertiliser – lovely for gravel beds, path edges and gaps in the border. In dull weather and in the evening its flowers close. Please note: do not eat any part of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Spanish it is called ‘copa de oro’, golden cup. With its glowing play of colour it suits California’s nickname, the ‘Golden State’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe California poppy opens when the sun shines and closes when the sky turns grey. 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