
Dhara Seeds
Mignonette Seeds
1499
Estimated delivery between March 21 and March 24.
Mignonette (Reseda odorata) is a charming, fragrant annual flower known for its delicate, sweet-scented blooms. This easy-to-grow plant adds a lovely, floral fragrance to gardens, patios, and flower beds. Its long-lasting, cream-colored flowers are ideal for attracting pollinators and enhancing your outdoor spaces with a soft, aromatic atmosphere.
Key Features:
- Fragrant Blooms: Mignonette produces small, clustered flowers with a sweet, honey-like fragrance that is most intense in the evening.
- Attracts Pollinators: This plant is excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your garden.
- Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginners, Mignonette thrives in a variety of conditions and is a low-maintenance option for home gardens.
- Compact Growth Habit: Growing to a height of 12 to 18 inches, it works well in containers, window boxes, and garden beds.
- Annual Plant: This flower completes its life cycle in one growing season, ideal for adding seasonal beauty.
- Ideal for Cut Flowers: The blooms make a great addition to bouquets and floral arrangements, adding fragrance and texture.
Specifications:
- Botanical Name: Reseda Odorata
- Plant Type: Annual
- Flower Color: Cream to pale yellow
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
- Soil Type: Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral, well-drained soil
- Hardiness Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9
- Seed Count: Approx. 200-300 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions:
- Sowing: Direct sow Mignonette seeds outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6-8 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and growth.
- Soil: Ensure the soil is well-drained, and lightly water to keep it moist but not waterlogged.
- Maintenance: Once established, Mignonette requires minimal care. Deadhead flowers to promote continuous blooming and remove any spent plants at the end of the season.