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Annuals Mix Wildflowers - All Questions
Hello, I have an already-existing grass and wildflower meadow (from your seed mix) but want to add some of your annual wildflower mix to get a better annual showing next year. I did try to let them go to seed and stamp them in last year, but it didn't work well. If I sew the annual mix in September, will I get the flowers in spring? I'm thinking of waiting to sew the seeds in early April so I get the flowers in summer instead, or do they need to winter over? Thanks.
Question by: Sarah on 30 Aug 2022, 10:22
Hi Sarah, thank you for your question. You can always add more wildflowers to your meadow year on year. It's important when introducing new wildflower seeds that you do it at the correct time of year. We would recommend doing this in spring or autumn.
Our Annuals Mix is a great mix and is full of colour. These are quicker to establish than perennials and will bloom in the first year. Typically, they do not return the following year, making this mix perfect if you are looking for something temporary or trying a meadow for the first time.
Generally speaking, the annuals shouldn't return the following year, but that is not to say some won't make a reappearance. In August / September of the first year you have sown your wildflower seed, cut your wildflower sward to 7cm after flowering – you can do this by putting your mower on a high setting.
If you have annual wildflowers in your mix and you do not wish them to return the following year, remove the clippings.
If you want your wildflowers to return the following year - let them go to seed head, and manually assist their self-seeding by firming the seed heads into the soil. By doing this, your annuals will return the following year.
If sowing in Autumn, the wildflowers should start to bloom in springtime.
Our Annuals Mix is a great mix and is full of colour. These are quicker to establish than perennials and will bloom in the first year. Typically, they do not return the following year, making this mix perfect if you are looking for something temporary or trying a meadow for the first time.
Generally speaking, the annuals shouldn't return the following year, but that is not to say some won't make a reappearance. In August / September of the first year you have sown your wildflower seed, cut your wildflower sward to 7cm after flowering – you can do this by putting your mower on a high setting.
If you have annual wildflowers in your mix and you do not wish them to return the following year, remove the clippings.
If you want your wildflowers to return the following year - let them go to seed head, and manually assist their self-seeding by firming the seed heads into the soil. By doing this, your annuals will return the following year.
If sowing in Autumn, the wildflowers should start to bloom in springtime.
Answer by: Helen McGale on 30 Aug 2022, 10:32
I wish to sow some wild flower in a small glade at one end of a local wood. The glade is currently covered in a fine, self sown grass. The soil PH is 5. The glade has a North South orientation and is at the East end of the wood with a narrow belt of trees surrounding it on the other 3 sides. looking at your selections my impulkse is to sow 200gm of the shade mixture. Can we still sow it in mid April this year or should we wait until the autumn and if we cut the grass really short and scarify the area before planting will that work or must we clear areas of all grass before sowing. If you have other recommendd seed mixtures for this setting please advise.
Peter
Peter
Question by: Peter Harris on 3 Apr 2023, 16:06
Hi, thank you for your question.
There is still time if you wish to sow now. You can expect to see the annuals appear 60-80 days after sowing, perennials will have a small showing but will take up to one year to fully establish. If you decide to wait and sow in Autumn, you should expect a showing in early spring next year.
There is still time if you wish to sow now. You can expect to see the annuals appear 60-80 days after sowing, perennials will have a small showing but will take up to one year to fully establish. If you decide to wait and sow in Autumn, you should expect a showing in early spring next year.
Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 5 Apr 2023, 10:58
Hi, I attempted to sow half of our front garden with a wildflower meadow mix I had found previously on Amazon, I removed all the grass/weeds and raked the soil level in August ready to plant in September but it appears the previous owners had just laid turf over the top of gravel/patio and there was a lot of stones and minimal soil. This year a lot of hardy weeds and grass have returned and a few wildflowers but not any from the mix i had used. I think this is partially that the mix I used was fairly low quality (based on reviews I have seen since on the product) and the issue with all the gravel and small later of soil. I was looking at buying the meadow wildflower mix to try again this year but would appreciate some guidance on whether this is the best choice and if I need to remove the underlying gravel and patio first?
Question by: Jake on 10 Jun 2023, 11:21
Hi Jake, thank you for your enquiry.
For best results and for anything to establish and last, it is important to have the right sowing environment and an adequate seed bed. If you do sow without the correct depth and conditions, the flowers won't have established a secure, strong toot system.
If you would like to email us at [email protected], we would be more than happy to make a few suggestions so you can get the best from the meadow.
For best results and for anything to establish and last, it is important to have the right sowing environment and an adequate seed bed. If you do sow without the correct depth and conditions, the flowers won't have established a secure, strong toot system.
If you would like to email us at [email protected], we would be more than happy to make a few suggestions so you can get the best from the meadow.
Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 19 Jun 2023, 15:44