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Introducing Our Biodiversity Mixture
Enhance your garden with our Biodiversity Mixture, a medium-growing blend that reaches heights of 0.5 to 0.8 meters. This strikingly rich mixture is specifically designed to attract butterflies, pollinating insects, and a variety of small invertebrate and vertebrate fauna.
By cultivating this mixture, you’ll create a vibrant ecosystem that provides essential food and water sources for predatory insects while supporting the overall health of your garden. The diverse range of plants included not only beautifies your space but also plays a crucial role in promoting soil health. The roots of these plants encourage microfauna, enhance soil aeration, and aid in the decomposition of organic matter.
A standout feature of this mixture is the inclusion of Lupins, which are leguminous plants known for their ability to ‘fix’ nitrogen from the atmosphere, enriching soil fertility and promoting robust plant growth.
This mixture comprises a blend of annuals, bi-annuals, and perennials, ensuring a dynamic display throughout the seasons.
Sowing Instructions:
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Create a flourishing habitat in your garden with our Biodiversity Mixture, where beauty meets ecological responsibility!
White Yarrow
Large Green Basil
Mixed California Poppy
Mixed Double Barbeau Cornflower
Red Poppy
Queen of May Chrysanthemum
Aegean Wallflower
Silvercup Mont Blanc Lavatera
Red Flax
Blue Perennial Flax
Pixie Delight Dwarf Lupin
Mixed Simple Sweet William
Calendula Pacific Beauty
Mixed Thlaspi Umbellata
Vipers Bugloss
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Sowing & Growing
2g per square metre
To sow wildflower seeds, consider planting them in March and April or, if your soil is light and well-drained, in September. They thrive in open, sun-drenched positions. Autumn sowing is favourable for annual wildflowers such as red poppies and cornflowers, while spring sowing tends to favour corn cockles and corn marigolds.
Before sowing, it’s crucial to prepare the ground by clearing it of existing plants and grass, paying special attention to the removal of persistent perennial weeds like stinging nettles, docks, and couch grass. In wildlife areas, hand weeding is the preferred method. In cases where hand weeding is impractical, a glyphosate-based weed killer may be used, with careful application on still, windless days. Avoid using glyphosate in areas containing ponds and waterways.
Following the clearing process, the soil should be dug and compacted before raking to create a level seed bed. It’s important not to introduce fertilizers or manure, as this encourages grass growth, which can stifle the wildflowers. Allow the soil to settle for up to six weeks, during which any weed seeds can germinate and be subsequently removed using a hoe or weed killer.
For particularly fertile soils where you intend to grow perennial wildflower meadows, consider removing the top 5-10cm of soil to reduce fertility.
When it comes to seeding, a gram of pure wildflower seeds is sufficient for every square meter of soil. Mixed wildflower seeds, when combined with grass, should be sown at a rate of 2g per square meter. To ensure even distribution, it’s advisable to mix the seed with silver sand before lightly raking the area. After sowing, protect the seeds with netting to shield them from birds and cats. Keeping the soil adequately moist during hot, dry periods is essential for optimal germination.
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