Acquiring native plants and seeds

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Acquiring native wild perennials and seed mixtures

Analyses have shown that the majority of conventional bedding and balcony plants are contaminated with pesticides and are therefore not suitable for pollinators. Based on this finding, the campaign therefore carries out annual analyses to determine pesticide contamination.

Flowers and plants not only fulfill aesthetic functions, but also provide an important source of food for insects and small animals. Plants treated with pesticides are therefore a treacherous source of food for these creatures. In order to consistently protect the natural environment from hazardous chemical substances, bedding and balcony plants must also be produced pesticide-free in the future.

The LUX mixtures from Wëllplanzesom Lëtzebuerg only contain species that occur naturally in Luxembourg. The organic cultivation of native wild plant seeds in Luxembourg is financed by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, coordinated by SICONA and monitored by the MNHN. There are several mixtures to choose from.

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Where can LUX mixtures be purchased?

Small packets of the four mixtures LUX-flower meadow, LUX-blooming gravel lawn, LUX-colorful wildflower border & butterfly plants and LUX-jointing mix are available in numerous sales outlets in Luxembourg for areas in residential areas of 25 m2 (Click here for the map of sales points).

Gardener "Ouni Pestiziden"

These growers of flowers and plants produce and sell “Ouni pesticides”.
You will find the addresses of the growers further down on this page.

Ask specifically for plants that have been grown without pesticides, as there may also be conventional flowers in the store.

Would you like to create a perennial bed in your garden featuring native wild perennials of certified regional origin? If so, you can purchase wild perennials grown in accordance with organic guidelines from Wëllplanzesom Lëtzebuerg.

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You can purchase wild perennials here: https://wellplanzen.lu/verkaufsstellen-lux-stauden/

Click here to view the range of species: https://wellplanzen.lu/artenauswahl/

Why wild plants?

Wild plants not only look beautiful, but also provide pollinators with vital food sources. They also provide a habitat for many insects, birds and other animals, thereby promoting biodiversity. In addition to their ecological value, wild perennials are also particularly well suited to flowerbeds, as they are hardy and ideally adapted to local conditions. There are suitable perennials for every location – whether sunny or shady, dry or damp – to enrich our balconies, gardens and green spaces. What’s more, they flower for many years, as they are perennial and hardy.

Species in the seed packets