Wild Flower Mixture Information

The Mixtures

Wildflowers for Pond Edges WFM 21088
Suitable for most wet and damp garden soils.
Approx weight 2 grammes
Sow 1-2 gram er sq metre
1st year some species flower from summer to autumn.
Following years different species from spring to autumn.
A selection of attractive wild plants usually found growing on saturated soils . Some species such as Hemp-Argimony, water Mint and Marsh Woundwort are value as a source of nectar for butterflies, bees and other insects. Greater Birds-foot-trefoil, Lady's-Smock and Tufted Vetch are valuable as both butterfly and caterpillar foods. It is intended for sowing without a grass seed mixture into prepared ground at the edge of garden ponds or in bog gardens to create a permanent aquatic habitat. With no limit to the availability of water, the vegetation will be plentiful enough to provide food and shelter for Amphibians, birds and small mammals. If a grass and wild flower area is required mix 0.5g of wild flower seeds with 2.5g of low maintenance grass seed mixture (or a non-rye grass lawn mixture) Sow at a rate of 3g per sq metre.
Species include:-
Angelica, Avens, Birdes-foot-Trefoil, Buttercup, Campion, Figwort, Fleabane, Hemp-Agrimony, Iris, Ladys Smock, Meadowsweet, Mint, Purple Loosestrife, Ragged Robin, Vetch, Woundwort.
Culture :-
Best sown early March to late may or from 1st September to early October.
Select a weed free site, DO NOT use Fertiliser
Clear the ground of both annual and perennial weeds, especially docks, nettles and thistles. Cultivate the soil to produce a fine tilth, roll to firm.
Mix seed with 9 parts dry sand and broadcast evenly
Lightly rake the seed in and roll to ensure the seed comes into contact with the moisture in the soil, gently water the seed bed.
Sowing Information if used with grass seed :-
During the first year after sowing the grass should be cut every 1.5 to 2 months to 5-10cm removing cuttings, to prevent it dominating the slow growing wild flowers. The following years cut in October after all flower seeds have been shed, remove cuttings.

Wildflowers with Fragrant Flowers WFM 21090
Approx weight 1.5 grammes
Sow 0.5-1 gram per sq metre
A selection of colourful and attractive native and naturalised wild flowers, well known for the fragrance of their flowers. Some are also notable for the scent given off freely by their leaves.
The mixture is intended for sowing without a grass seed mixture, to create a permanent ornamental bed.
Species include:-
Catchfly, Cowslip, Campion, Clover, Dames-Violet, Dropwort, Evening Primrose, Foxglove, Honeysuckle, Knapweed, Marjoram wild, Meadowsweet, Meliot, Mullein, Pansy wild, Pink Deptford, Primrose, Soapwort, Thistle, Valerian, Violet, Wallflower wild, Yarrow.
When choosing your site, bear in mind the mixtures do not contain grass seed and are intended to be sown without grass into cultivated ground to create ornamental beds of wild flowers only. They cannot successfully be over sown into existing grass.
Cultural Information :-
When creating wild flower areas it is not necessary to avoid fertile soils. In general wild flowers respond well to fertile ground and to being fertilized like any other garden flowers. However, grasses and weeds can be highly competitive on fertile soils and may adversely affect seed germination, establishment and subsequent growth.
Seed can be sown all year round but for best results sow early March to May, or Early August to September (for autumn establishment for most species)
Carefully prepare a fine, weed free seed bed (and keep bed weed free by hoeing) Take care to sow the seed at the recommended rate. Thoroughly mix one part seed with nine parts dry sand makes it easier to sow the seed.
Rake the seed in lightly with a spring tined rake and firm the soil by treading or rolling. 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 larger more vigorous species. Use the seed bed as a source of plant material by transplanting the thinnings to other parts of the garden. Thin out with as little root disturbance as possible.

Wildflowers with Fragrant Leaves WFM 21092
Mainly Perennials with some annuals and biennials
Low medium and tall heights
Sow 0.5-1grams per square metre
Approx weight 2 grams
A selection of colourful and attractive native wild flowers, well-known for the aroma of their leaves. Some leaves need to be rubbed or crushed before their aroma is evident, others only assume their full fragrance upon drying.
Not only providing a scented part of the garden some species are particularly valuable to butterflies, bees, hoverflies and other insects, as their flowers are sources of food (nectar) and/or pollen. The leaves of most of the species can be used to bring the gardens fragrance into the home in a number of ways - in pot-pourris, tussie-mussies, sweet bags, herbal moth bags and fragrant pillows; making herbal teas; enriching casseroles, salads, deserts and drinks.
It is intended to be sown without a grass seed mixture onto prepared open ground, to create a permanent 'Ornamental' bed of plants with mixed heights and flowering times.
Species include :-
Wild Basil, Lady's bedstraw, Salad Burnet, Lesser Calamint, Corn and Lawn Chamomile, Sweet Cicely, Feverfew, Fennel, Gipsywort, Wild Marjoram, Marsh-mallow, Meadowsweet, Corn and Water Mint, Garlic Mustard, Ramsons, Wood Sage, Soapwort, sweet-briar, Tansy, Wild Thyme, Sweet Woodruff and Yarrow.
Cultural Information :-
Best sown late March to mid May, or late August to mid September.
Choose a sunny weed free site with fertile soil. Balanced organic or inorganic fertilizers can be advantageously used both before and after sowing.
Sprinkle the seed very thinly onto a finely-prepared seed bed.
Lightly rake the seed in, firm the soil with feet or a roller and water thoroughly.
Keep seedlings well-watered until they are established.
Thin the seedlings as necessary, using the thinnings for other areas of the garden.
Ensure the site is kept free from unwanted plants or grass.
One or two of the species in the mixture spread rapidly from self-sown seed; remove their heads after flowering to prevent them seeding.

Native Wildflowers for a Show Garden WFM 21094
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials
Average Height 90cm
Sow 0.5-1 gram per sq Metre
Approx weight 2 grams
An attractive and colourful seed mixture containing a selection of exceptionally showy, medium to tall countryside wild flowers. Many are the wild form of popular cultivated garden flowers.
It is particularly rich in tall biennials such as Foxglove, Evening-Primrose, Mulleins, Teasel, Vipers-Bugloss and Weld. In order to maintain a succession of either annual or biennial flowering plants from year to year, self seeding and establishment must be encouraged or fresh sowings will have to be made each year.
It is intended to be sown without a grass seed mixture onto prepared ground, and is particularly suitable for creating a permanent 'Ornamental' bed of plants with mixed heights and flowering times.
If a grass and wild flower mixture is required, mix 0.75grams of wild flowers with 3grams of low maintenance grass seed mixture and sow at a rate of 3.75grams per square metre.
Species include :-
Campion red, corn and scentless Chamomile, Cornflower, Meadow Cranesbill, Oxeye Daisy, Evening-Primrose, Foxglove, Hounds-tongue, greater Knapweed, Musk Mallow, corn Marigold, Mullein, Poppy, Purple-loosestrife, Ragged-Robin, field Scabious, Soapwort, Teasel, Toadflax, Vipers-bugloss, Weld.
Culture :-
Sow late March to Mid May, or late August to mid September.
Choose a sunny weed free site of low fertility. Do not use fertiliser.
Sprinkle the seed thinly onto a finely prepared seed bed and rake in lightly. Firm the soil with your feet or a roller, Water in thoroughly with a fine rose.
Keep well watered until the seedlings establish.
Thin the seedlings as necessary and keep the site free from unwanted plants and grass.

A Specialists wild flower mixture WFM 21096
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials
Average height 60cm
Approx weight 3 grams
Sow 0.75 to 1.5 grams per square metre
An unusual seed mixture of attractive, low to medium height countryside wild flowers.
It is intended to be sown without a grass seed mixture onto prepared ground, and is particularly suitable for creating a permanent 'Ornamental' bed of plants with mixed heights and flowering times.
Species include :-
Betony, Buttercup Corn, Campion Bladder, Wild Carrot, Nodding Catchfly, Cut leaved and Hedgerow Cranes-bill, Fumitory, Common Gromwell, hemp-agrimony, Brown Knapweed, Common Mallow, hoary Mullien, Field and Wild Pansy, Pignut, Deptford Pink, Long headed Poppy, Purple-loosestrife, Round-headed Rampion, Yellow Rocket, Sainfoin, Slender St johns-wort, Sheeps-bit, Germander Speedwell, Horsehoe and Tufted Vetch, Meadow Vetchling and Vipers-bugloss.
Culture :-
Sow late March to Mid May, or late August to mid September.
Choose a sunny weed free site of low fertility. Do not use fertiliser.
Sprinkle the seed thinly onto a finely prepared seed bed and rake in lightly. Firm the soil with your feet or a roller, Water in thoroughly with a fine rose.
Keep well watered until the seedlings establish.
Thin the seedlings as necessary and keep the site free from unwanted plants and grass.

Tortoise Mixture       WFM 21097T
Sowing rate 100g 10sq metre on large areas allow plants to establish before light garzing, for smaller areas for a quick covering sow 50g per 1 sq metre.
Species Include:-
Dandelion, Smooth Hawks-beard, Nipplewort, Chicory, Smooth Sowthistle, Great Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Ribwort Plantain, Common Mallow, Musk Mallow, Dwarf Mallow, Shepherd's Purse, Hairy Bittercress, Wavy Bittercress, White Clover, Red Clover, Common Vetch, Sainfoin, Creeping Bell-flower, Field Bindweed, Hedge Mustard.
Culture:-
Sow early spring and early autumn. Succesive sowings can be made throughout the growing season as long as water can be applied to the growing area.
Choose a weed free site of low fertility. Do not use fertiliser. Prepare a weed free and firm seed bed, thoroughly mix the mixture and apply evenly over the surface and lightly rake in. Sowing from early March to September roll or tread the soil lightly to firm soil around seeds, do not roll if sowing late autumn or early winter. It is best not to water the seed bed unless you can maintain the moisture level for at least 2 weeks, if this is not possible leave the watering to natures way, the seeds will then germinate when all the right conditions are met.
Ideally it is best to divide up the sown area so the tortoise will graze one area while the other areas have time to recover, do not let the vegetation be  overgrazed otherwise some herbs/wildflowers may not recover. If vegetation becomes too tall shear or strim the area. If you only have a small garden consider growing the mixture in a tray or punnets just like cress from the supermarkets.