{"product_id":"mediterranean-flowers-autumn-sown-garden-mix","title":"Mediterranean Flowers – Autumn-Sown Garden Mix","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eA curated blend of heirloom and cottage-garden flowers selected for Mediterranean climates and cool-season sowing. This mix is designed to be direct-sown from autumn through late winter, producing a succession of richly textured blooms from early spring into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eFeaturing soft ivory calendulas, blue nigella and cornflowers, romantic poppies, fragrant sweet peas, and silvery cerinthe, the collection creates a naturalistic meadow effect with excellent pollinator value. The palette combines airy blues, dusky pinks, deep plum tones, and warm apricot highlights for a relaxed yet refined garden display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eIdeal for borders, cutting gardens, wildflower-style plantings, and low-water Mediterranean landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nsila4\" data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eIncluded Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eehty5\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eCalendula officinalis ‘Ivory Princess’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vh0klc\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eNigella damascena (Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1txrvuu\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"888\"\u003ePapaver rhoeas ‘Dawn Chorus’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p1n9q5\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"923\"\u003ePapaver somniferum ‘Black Peony’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzg1zu\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eCentaurea cyanus (Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xt3f0u\" data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eLathyrus odoratus ‘Coronation Mix’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"isobch\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eIberis umbellata ‘Rose Cardinal’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rfjdm7\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eCerinthe major ‘Pride of Gibraltar’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4cqg6o\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eMatthiola incana ‘Starlight Sensation’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11dd6it\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eEschscholzia californica ‘Thai Silk Rose Chiffon’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1afi6w8\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eSowing Period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pzxc3w\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eMain season: September – February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ey8v4\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eOptimal sowing: October – November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dgxtl8\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eSecondary sowing window: Late January – Early March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1td1o7c\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eBest sown directly into well-drained soil in full sun. Autumn sowing encourages stronger root systems, earlier flowering, and greater drought resilience. Many varieties in this mix readily self-seed, returning naturally in future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ndroi4\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1733\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xpya3s\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eMediterranean and mild-winter climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p8rdow\" data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5fn1fz\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f385vw\" data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eCut flower production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hp86r3\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eNaturalistic meadow planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qvq8ko\" data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1733\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eWater-wise landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fontana Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56524397478214,"sku":null,"price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/7938\/4737\/files\/MedSpring.png?v=1778148420","url":"https:\/\/www.fontanaseeds.com\/products\/mediterranean-flowers-autumn-sown-garden-mix","provider":"Fontana Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}