grass seed with wildflowers
When sowing a mixture of grass seed with wildflowers it is vital to select the correct type of grass seeds. Grasses should always consist of fine growing varieties such as bents and fescues. These generally fall into the category of “meadow grasses” and will provide a sward in which native wildflowers can establish and thrive successfully. Read more
Wildflower Lawn Seed
By reducing the amount of cutting in spring and summer, garden lawns can easily be converted into a spectacular display of pretty low-growing wildflowers. By introducing nectar and pollen rich native species, wildflower lawns provide a valuable habitat and food source for visiting Butterflies and Bees. Over the years many customers have asked us for advice about how to turn a lawn into a wildflower meadow and broadly speaking there are 2 completely different approaches. Read more
Generally speaking there are many wildflowers for shade but few that will grow well where conditions are extremely dark . This is evident in woodland glades and clearings, where there is often a much more diverse range of flora than in darker areas of the same wood, shaded by a broad tree canopy.
To encourage the establishment of wildflowers in Read more
Q: Can Wildflowers be grown in grass ?
A: Yes but the success of this technique is limited and depends on the growing conditions and the type of grassland into which the Wildflower seed is being introduced. Generally fine growing meadow grasses are required that do not grow too rapidly or tall. Read more
Q. Can Wildflowers be grown successfully on allotments ?
A. Yes it is possible to grow wild flowers very successfully on allotments. As well as looking bright and attractive, there are many other benefits to growing wildflowers on allotments. Read more
Q: Is it possible to establish Wildflowers on a River bank?
A: Riverbanks are generally rich in vegetation and often contain a build up of nutrients.
They should be sown or planted in the same way as fertile soils on arable land. An addition problem is the steepness meaning they are usually inaccessible for regular cutting.
We suggest the following guidelines: Read more
Q: When is the best time to plant wildflower bulbs?
A: Wildflower bulbs can be planted in October and November.
Q: Is it possible to buy wildflowers for lawns ?
A: Most garden lawns contain rye grass, a hard wearing species designed to cope with the wear and tear. Unfortunately rye grass isn’t compatible with many wildflowers, so the best approach can often be to remove any existing grass and sow a wildflower and meadow grass mixture without rye grass.
If this is not possible however, there are still a few species of wildflowers that can be grown quite successfully in lawns containing rye grass. Read more
Q: I own an orchard into which I would like to introduce wildflowers. How can this be achieved and which are the best wild flowers for orchards?
A: Each year we receive enquiries from customers hoping to introduce wildflowers into orchards, but not necessarily able to remove the existing grass. Read more
Q: What wildflowers are likely to compete well and establish successfully on fertile soils?
A: The following species in our experience are all strong growing and compete well. We can supply all the species listed below as individual wildflower seeds and several as wildflower plant plugs
Yarrow
Common Sorrel
Black Knapweed Read more