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Features
Life Cycle
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.
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Pollinators
About Made in the Shade Flower Mix Seeds
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
Planting Bundles
Plant Spacing
Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Light Required
Part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to ¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface to ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in |
| Thinning | As needed |
| Germination | 5–30 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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40 reviews
- Ammie C.GA, United StatesRated 5 out of 5 stars6/23/26Fabulous Mix
I love these flowers. Sweet William and little Johnny ump Up violas are always a favorite of mine. I've been delighted by the new-to-me Tom Thumb Balsam. Zone 8b.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests6/23/26Hey Ammie,
We're so thrilled to hear you're loving the Made in the Shade Flower Mix! It's wonderful that you're enjoying those Sweet William and Johnny Jump Up violas - they really are such delightful classics! And how exciting that you discovered the Tom Thumb Balsam through this mix - we love when gardeners find new favorites they hadn't tried before! It sounds like this shade mix is performing beautifully for you in Zone 8b. Thanks for sharing your Made in the Shade success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sarah.RRated 5 out of 5 stars3/28/265 Stars
Beautiful packaging and coloring. And cant wait to try this!
- Irene W.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars3/2/26Poor germination rate
Very few germinated.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/11/26Hey Irene,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Eliot H.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/20/25You sell pretty packaging, not seeds
There were nowhere near enough seeds for the coverage claimed on the package. At 20 seeds per square foot, 152 sq ft would have been 3040 seeds. Ha! I opened the package and ... where were the seeds! Really. There were so few, I actually counted them. I got more like 10 square feet of coverage. I have noticed the same thing with other Botanical Interest mixes. Nice packages, but paltry seeds, and the claimed coverage was simply false. Other seeds purveyors put their money into actual and generous seeds, not just pretty printing. I will stick with them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/28/25Hey Eliot,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MelissaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/20/25Absolutely 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? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/21/25Hey 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 🌻️