Crimson and Dutch Clover Bee-friendly Seed Blend
Transform your yard into a pollinator paradise with Anellabees Crimson & Dutch Clover Seed Blend! This stunning mix combines deep red Crimson Clover (annual) with snow-white Dutch Clover (perennial) for year-round beauty and bee support. Perfect for lawns, meadows, cover crops, and pollinator gardens. Improves soil naturally by fixing nitrogen while providing nectar all season. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and beloved by honeybees, bumblebees, and butterflies.
Product Details:
- Height: Crimson 12-18 inches, Dutch 6-8 inches | Spacing: Broadcast or 6-8 inches
- Type: Annual + Perennial mix | Zones: 3-9
- Flowers: Deep red (Crimson) + white (Dutch) | Germination: 7-14 days
- Bloom: Spring through summer | Coverage: 200-300 sq ft per packet
- Size Options: One packet or 12-pack Pollinator Collection
Why Grow Clover:
- Top Bee Plant: Abundant nectar source all season
- Nitrogen Fixer: Enriches soil naturally, reduces fertilizer needs
- Living Mulch: Suppresses weeds, retains moisture
- Eco-Lawn Alternative: Replace grass with pollinator-friendly clover
- Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant, rarely needs mowing
- Dual Colors: Red + white blooms add visual interest
Growing Instructions:
- Direct sow spring or fall
- Broadcast seeds over prepared soil, lightly rake in
- Keep moist until germination (7-14 days)
- Full sun to partial shade
- Thrives in poor to average soil
Multiple Uses:
- Pollinator Garden: Year-round bee food (perennial Dutch returns annually)
- Cover Crop: Plant between garden rows to fix nitrogen and improve soil
- Lawn Alternative: Low-growing Dutch Clover stays green with minimal water
- Meadow Mix: Combine with wildflowers for natural landscapes
- Erosion Control: Deep roots stabilize slopes
Pollinator Benefits: Attracts honeybees, bumblebees, native bees, butterflies. Both varieties produce abundant nectar and pollen all growing season.
Companion Planting: Plant with vegetable gardens (fixes nitrogen), combine with wildflowers for meadows, or use as living mulch around fruit trees.
Storage: Store seeds at 32-41°F. Viable for 2-3 years.
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Growing notes and instructions are detailed on the back of the packet.
Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high humidity. The ideal temperature is between 32° and 41°F.
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