Description
Shade, hedgerow & woodland wildflower mix
The shade, hedgerow & woodland wildflower mix is a general purpose wildflower mix with a good range of flowering species which are traditionally found in shaded areas such as woodlands and under hedgerows in the UK. The mix contains only native sourced wildflower seed and can be used in a broad range of situations, particularly where there is a desire to increase the environmental value of grassland areas.
Product Summary
| Type of Mix | Main Flowering Period | Sowing Rate | Bag Weight | Bag Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% wildflower & 80% grass | June - September | 5 g/m2 | 0.25 kg | 50 m2 |
| 1 kg | 200 m2 | |||
| 100% wildflower | June - September | 2 g/m2 | 0.25 kg | 125 m2 |
Mixture
Wildflowers
| Scientific Name | Common Name | 80/20 mix | 100% mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achillea millefolium | Yarrow | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Agrimonia eupatoria | Agrimony | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Alliaria petiolata | Hedge garlic | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Arum maculatum | Lords-and-ladies | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Campanula trachelium | Nettle-leaved bellflower | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Centaurea nigra | Common knapweed | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Digitalis purpurea | Foxglove | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Galium album | Hedge bedstraw | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Geranium pyrenaicum | Hedgerow crane's bill | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Geum urbanum | Wood Avens | 1.4% | 7.0% |
| Hypericum hirsutum | Hairy St John's wort | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Knautia arvensis | Field scabious | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Prunella vulgaris | Selfheal | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Silene dioica | Red campion | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Stachys sylvatica | Hedge woundwort | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Teucrium scorodonia | Wood sage | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Torilis japonica | Upright hedge parsley | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Verbascum thapsus | Greater mullein | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Vicia sepium | Bush vetch | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Vicia sylvatica | Wood vetch | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Grasses
| Scientific Name | Common Name | 80/20 mix |
|---|---|---|
| Agrostis capillaris | Common bent | 8.0% |
| Anthoxanthum odoratum | Sweet vernal grass | 1.6% |
| Brachypodium sylvaticum | Wood false brome | 0.8% |
| Cynosaurus cristatus | Crested dogstail | 24.0% |
| Deschampsia cespitosa | Tufted-hair grass | 3.2% |
| Festuca rubra ssp commutata | Chewings fescue | 20.0% |
| Festuca rubra ssp litoralis | Slender creeping red fescue | 12.0% |
| Poa nemoralis | Wood meadow grass | 6.4% |
| Poa trivialis | Rough meadow grass | 4.0% |
Application Recommendations
Where to use:
The shade, hedgerow & woodland wildflower mix is suitable for sowing onto most low-moderate nutrient soil types in areas where there is partial shade such as open woodlands. For maximum species diversity sow onto low nutrient soils which are well-drained.
| Soil pH | Soil Types | Soil Fertility | Topography | Soil moisture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any | Any | Low nutrient | Upland Lowland |
Well drained |
When to use:
In general, the best time for sowing perennial wildflower seeds is late summer/autumn (late August-October) when there is likely to be consistent moisture and warmth without extremes of cold or dry. Spring (late March-May) is usually considered the next best time to sow perennial wildflower seed, particularly if the ground is likely to be waterlogged over the winter.
| Application Window | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
How to use:
| Prepare the ground | |
|---|---|
| New Seed Bed | Overseeding |
| Remove unwanted vegetation Cultivate the soil to a depth of 150 mm removing the stones and debris Level, then firm the seedbed Rake the surface to product a fine tilth |
Cut the grass short as possible and remove the clippings Remove excess thatch to allow the seed to reach the soil surface If compacted, aerate the soil |
| Provide water | |
| If there has been little rainfall irrigate gently and slowly to fully wet through the soil profile | |
| Sow seed | |
| Sow seeds evenly using the correct sowing rate for the seed mix Because sowing rates for wildflower seed are low, it is usually helpful to mix the seed with a carrier material such as slightly damp sand Press the seeds into the soil using a roller or the back of a rake to ensure good seed to soil contact |
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| Provide water | |
| Keep the soil surface moist but not wet until the seeds have germinated AND established Irrigate slowly and gently to avoid disturbing the seeds |
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Management & aftercare
| Suggested mowing regime | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Leave uncut unless growth is vigorous | Cut and collect clippings | Allow to flower and seed | Cut and collect clippings | Leave uncut unless growth is vigorous | |||||||
Many grasslands and meadows are traditionally managed by grazing but mowing and removing the clippings can be used to replicate the process of hay cutting and grazing. It is important to remove clippings to avoid nutrients being returned to the soil. Soils for wildflowers are usually low in nutrients to encourage species diversity.
For further information regarding the Shade, hedgerow & woodland wildflower mix or to discuss placing a bulk order, please contact our technical sales team on 01902 440280.
Delivery and Returns
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