Wild Flora Mix- Calcareous Soils
WITHOUT RYEGRASS
Sowing Rate 5g/m2
DESCRIPTION
A Wild Flower mixture of native origin as sown by the professionals. For optimum appearance, and a greater ratio of flowers to grass, use sowing rate as directed.
SUITABILITY
Ideal for the gardener who is looking to create a Wild Flower meadow on acidic soils
WILD FLOWER SPECIES USED
Betony, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Bladder Campion, Bulbous Buttercup, Common Toadflax, Cowslip, Dark Mullein, Dropwort, Greater Knapweed, Hoary Plantain, Kidney Vetch, Lady’s Bedstraw, Meadow Buttercup, Ox-Eye Daisy, Small Scabious, Tufted Vetch, Wild Carrot, Wild Marjoram, Wild Mignonette
GRASS SPECIES USED
Browntop Bentgrass, Smooth Meadow Grass, Crested Dogstail, Golden Oatgrass, Quaking Grass, Sheeps Fescue, Slender Red Fescue, Smaller Catstail, Upright Brome
SOWING DATES
Sowing can take place throughout most of the year, providing a good tilth can be prepared, however the months of March/April and August/September are generally the most suitable.
SOWING RATES
For mixtures with grass sow at a rate of 5g per sq. metre.
CUTTING HEIGHT
New meadow:
When sward reaches 15cm (6in) high, cut for the first time, removing all the cuttings.
First year:
Cut every 2 months or when the sward reaches 15cm (6in), removing all the cuttings.
Future years:
First cut in March/April to 7.5cm (3in) with a second cut to 7.5cm (3in) in August/October removing all the cuttings after each cut.
Pack Size 1kg
This pack will cover an area of 200m2 at the recommended seed rate.