Wild flower and grass seed mixture :- Low to Tall Height A B P. coverage 5sq. metre
Contains a mixture of 75% colourful and attractive wild flowers and 25% grasses, selected for their value in creating habitats which encourage beneficial insects to colonise in your garden. these should include butterflies, bees, bumblebees, ladybirds, lacewings and moths. Sow 0.5 to 1 gram per sq metre
This packet contains a selection of 10 British Native Plants to grow from seed, selected for their value in creating habitats which encourage beneficial insects to colonise in your garden. for best results it should be sown in one area. In late summer choose an area of good weed free soil in a sunny position. Remove weeds and perennial weed roots and rake the surface to a fine tilth. The addition of 'forest bark' will improve the soil.
Scatter the seed evenly over the surface of the prepared seed bed and lightly rake in. Water as necessary throughout the growing season. Pull out any obvious garden weeds. Leave any dead vegetation over winter to provide shelter for beetles.
In the second season remove dead top growth and thin or transplant any species which threaten to crowd out the others. If ground cover is not complete apply a mulch of 'forest bark' between the plants.

Cultural information for 100% wild flower mixtures

For Mixtures that do not contain grass seed, they are intended to be sown without grass into cultivated ground to create ornamental beds of wild flowers only. They cannot be sown into existing grass.
In general, wild flowers respond well to fertile ground and to being fertilized like any other garden flowers. But grasses and weeds thrive on fertile soils and may adversely affect seed germination, establishment and subsequent growth.
Sowing time all year round with best results sowing either March to early May, or from August to September, for autumn establishment of most species.
Carefully prepare a fine, weed free seed bed. Take care to sow the seed evenly. Thoroughly mixing one part seed with nine parts dry sand (silica sand) makes it more easily distributed.
Rake the seed in lightly with a spring tined rake and firm the soil. Water with a fine spray to avoid disturbing the surface of the soil. Keep the area well watered and free from grass and weeds.
As the seedlings grow some thinning out will be necessary, especially with the more vigorous species. Use the area as a source of plant material by transplanting to other beds.
All mixtures are subject to availability."