Woodland/Heavy Shade Wildflower Meadow Seed Mix
Wildflower Seeds from Sow Seeds
The Woodland/Heavy Shade Wildflower Meadow seed mix has been specially selected with 19 varieties that have been particularly found to be ideal in partial and dense shade. Once established, from year 2 onwards, the aim is to have different species of height, colour, and appearance from May through to August.
This mixture contains 100% wildflower seed, with NO GRASSES. This mix is 100% native UK origin.
Woodland/Heavy Shade Wildflower Seed Mix Information
When to Sow: | Throughout the year (bar the depths of winter) but best results from August to October then March to May | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Soil / Site Conditions: |
Deciduous woodland, open woodland and woodland-edge |
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How to Sow: |
Sowing of Wildflower seeds can take place through most of the year (bar the depths of winter). But generally, the most successful time is August to October (following natures natural cycle) and then by March to April. The site should be weed-free. Cultivate by lightly raking to achieve a fine seed bed, avoid overly cultivating the top soil as this will disturb the weed-bank and stimulate weed growth. Broadcast the seed at a rate of 2gm per sq metre. The seed can be mixed with sharp sand to ensure a more even spread, and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds. |
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Carefully water during dry weather, and keep on top of removing weeds until the meadow begins to establish. Germination of wildflower seeds can be erratic and some species require vernalisation before germination in spring of the following year, e.g. a period of prolonged cold temperatures. Be aware that it can take several years for the meadow to become established, patience is required, just as in nature! |
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Sow Rate: | 2 grams per square metre. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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When to Sow Woodland/Heavy Shade Wildflower Seed Mix
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Woodland/Heavy Shade Wildflower Seed Mix Contents
Agrimony, Bladder Campion, Blue Bell, Cowslip, Field Scabious, Foxglove, Hedge Bedstraw, Knapweed, Meadow Buttercup, Meadow Clary, Red Campion, Selfheal, St Johns Wort, Teasel, Tufted Vetch, White Campion, Wood Avens, Wood Sage, Yarrow
Species subject to change without notice due to availability
General Wildflower Seed Information & Advice
Follow the links below for more information on Wildflowers:
> Video of Monty Don Showing How To Sow A Wildflower Meadow
> Wildflower Seed Sowing Advice
> Benefits of Growing Wildflowers
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