80% Grass 20% mix WFDR contains the following native wildflower species:
3.4% Musk Mallow (malva moschata)
4.8% Bulbous Buttercup (ranuncaulus bulbosus)
3.4% Ribwort Plantain (plantago lanceolata)
8.0% Corn Cockle (agrostemma githago)
3.7% Hoary Plantain (plantago media)
4.2% Kidney Vetch (anthyllis vulneraria)
3.6% Greater Knapweed (centaurea scabiosa)
3.0% Corn Marigold (chrysanthemum segetum)
4.2% Field Scabious (knautia arvensis)
3.4% Agrimony (agrimonia eupatoria)
5.8% Ladies Bedstraw (galium verum)
4.5% Common St Johns Wort (hypericum perforatum)
6.2% Wild Carrot (daucus carota)
4.8% Self Heal (prunella vugaris)
5.2% Common Knapweed (centaurea nigra)
4.2% Ox-eye Daisy (leucanthemum vulgare)
3.0% Field Poppy (papaver rhoeas)
2.7% Rough Hawkbit (leontodon hispidus)
2.6% Yarrow (achillea millefolium)
2.0% Corn Chamomile (anthemis arvensis)
4.0% Vipers Bugloss (echam vulgare)
2.1% Dark Mullen (verbascum nigrum)
4.8% Birdsfoot Trefoil (lotus corniculatus)
2.4% Cowslip (primula veris)
4.0% Cornflower (entaurea cyanus)
All plant life demands a certain amount of water from soil. Built up, dry and/or free draining ground can be a problem to most fauna species as there may not be enough moisture available at times to sustain healthy plant growth, particularly during the summer months.
The species in this specific Wildflower Meadow For Dry Soil mixture are known to inhabit such areas and are particularly suited to soils with low water retention. Some desiccation of the native wildflower plants may still take place on occasion but they are all well adapted to producing new growth as soon as suitable levels of soil moisture become available, usually soon after adequate rainfall.
Early and/or late sowings can be an advantage on particularly free draining sites as more moisture is generally available to developing seedlings.
All broadleaf and grass weeds should be controlled by hoeing or with a general herbicide before sowing takes place. Low soil fertility should be maintained at all times.
For the best results, evenly broadcast the entire seeds mixture over a fine, clean seedbed which already has a little loose soil on the surface. Lightly rake them into the loose soil before rolling, treading or tamping the surface firm again to place the wildflower meadow seeds into intimate contact with the seedbed.
Perennial wildflower meadows often take over 12 months to fully establish so we include a little native annual wildflower seed in our mixtures for additional first year colour.
Never apply fertiliser to Wildflower Meadow Seed for Dry Soil
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