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Flowering Meadow Wildflowers - All Questions
Hello, we've just sown the seeds and are wondering if we need to avoid walking on the soil.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Question by: Sarah Miles on 18 Oct 2020, 07:58
Hi Sarah
Yes, we would recommend that you avoid walking on the area, at least for the first few weeks. Once the grass is established then you should be fine to use the lawn as normal.
Thanks Roisin
Yes, we would recommend that you avoid walking on the area, at least for the first few weeks. Once the grass is established then you should be fine to use the lawn as normal.
Thanks Roisin
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 19 Oct 2020, 14:02
Do you have a seed collection for shade semishade. Without grass. I want it for a walk way so I can have seeds each side. Thanks. Eamonn
Question by: Eamonn on 23 Oct 2020, 22:04
Hi Eamon, we do have a mix particularly for shaded areas. Shaded Areas Wildflowers consists of annual and perennial wildflowers and grasses that will tolerate damp and shaded areas.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 26 Oct 2020, 09:15
We have a new 6 metre long planter 500mm wide x 300mm deep and would like to plant wild colourful flower seed now. How quick can we expect flowers, would like to flower as quickly as possible and have a nice coverage throughout the year. Flowering meadow really looks good but would appreciate your advice.
Kind Regards Sue & John
Kind Regards Sue & John
Question by: Susan Boutwood on 29 Oct 2020, 15:31
Hi Susan
Whilst autumn is an ideal time to sow a wildflower meadow nothing will bloom until the spring. If there were grasses in the mix you could expect to see these this year if the temperatures are right for germination. The Flowering Meadow is a wildflower only mix so it won't be the case, so I'm not sure if the wildflower is the right choice for what you want to achieve.
Whilst autumn is an ideal time to sow a wildflower meadow nothing will bloom until the spring. If there were grasses in the mix you could expect to see these this year if the temperatures are right for germination. The Flowering Meadow is a wildflower only mix so it won't be the case, so I'm not sure if the wildflower is the right choice for what you want to achieve.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 30 Oct 2020, 09:32
I sewed the seeds in late October, we've had seedlings up for a while. We've had a lot of leaves on they ground from Autumn and I'm wondering if the wildflower plants are established enough for me to gently rake the leaves up. I think the leaves might be impeding growth. I can send photos if possible.
Question by: Sarah on 20 Feb 2021, 10:41
Hi Sarah
It is probably best to remove the leaves, you should be okay to gently rake. If your wildflower mix has grasses in it, it is likely this is what has established so far and you can expect to see the annuals bloom in Spring.
It is probably best to remove the leaves, you should be okay to gently rake. If your wildflower mix has grasses in it, it is likely this is what has established so far and you can expect to see the annuals bloom in Spring.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 22 Feb 2021, 08:22
Hello, I sewed the flowering meadow seeds in October and have some seedlings up. Whilst there is a lot of growth it's still very patchy with a lot of visible sandy soil. We're ultimately hoping that we'll have lawn-type coverage. I'm wondering if I should wait to see what happens in the spring, or sew more seeds in any particularly bald patches now in March. I can send photos if needs be.
Question by: Sarah Miles on 9 Mar 2021, 20:05
Hi Sarah
It can take up to a year for a meadow to fully establish. The grasses will appear first, followed by annuals and a few perennials. Some perennials will flower the first year and others will take up to a year to establish but they will continue to bloom each year. Annuals typically only have one showing but you can see them again the following year – if you do your prep.
It can take up to a year for a meadow to fully establish. The grasses will appear first, followed by annuals and a few perennials. Some perennials will flower the first year and others will take up to a year to establish but they will continue to bloom each year. Annuals typically only have one showing but you can see them again the following year – if you do your prep.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 10 Mar 2021, 09:05
What would be the best seed to use on a river bank.
Question by: Christine Mackenzie on 30 Mar 2021, 07:54
Hi Christine
Any of the mixes would work especially those with grasses. Our Roadside & Roundabouts Wildflowers may be of interest, it is a mix of wildflowers and grasses and is relatively low maintenance and will provide a very natural meadow. It is designed for areas that do not require too much tending including slopes and embankments. This mix consists of annuals, perennials, and grasses. Once established the meadow will reduce the amount of mowing and fertilising that once was required, saving both time and money.
Any of the mixes would work especially those with grasses. Our Roadside & Roundabouts Wildflowers may be of interest, it is a mix of wildflowers and grasses and is relatively low maintenance and will provide a very natural meadow. It is designed for areas that do not require too much tending including slopes and embankments. This mix consists of annuals, perennials, and grasses. Once established the meadow will reduce the amount of mowing and fertilising that once was required, saving both time and money.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 31 Mar 2021, 11:50
I sewed my seeds last October. Some plants are more than 10 cm, some are less than 7cm. I forgot to mow in April (if I should have mowed them then). Should I mow them now in May, or at this point should I wait until they've bloomed and gone to seed head so I can keep my annuals?
Question by: Sarah Miles on 14 May 2021, 07:48
Hi Sarah
At this stage we would recommend that you leave it to bloom and then strim it in September/October. When you are ready, cut your wildflower sward to 7cm after flowering – you can do this by putting your mower on a high setting. In most cases remove clippings* Do not be tempted fertilise or add topsoil to this area – wildflowers prefer poor soil conditions, and this is how they should stay. 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.
At this stage we would recommend that you leave it to bloom and then strim it in September/October. When you are ready, cut your wildflower sward to 7cm after flowering – you can do this by putting your mower on a high setting. In most cases remove clippings* Do not be tempted fertilise or add topsoil to this area – wildflowers prefer poor soil conditions, and this is how they should stay. 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.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 14 May 2021, 08:30
Hi,
I sowed my mix three weeks ago and I can see some things sprouting but I am unsure whether it is some of the original grass (I did dig 10cm down!) or weeds - how do you know whether to pull them out/let them grow? Should I leave it a few more weeks? I don’t want the grass/weeds to kill off the plants? I can also still see some seeds, is that normal or should I tread/rake them in?
Thanks,
I sowed my mix three weeks ago and I can see some things sprouting but I am unsure whether it is some of the original grass (I did dig 10cm down!) or weeds - how do you know whether to pull them out/let them grow? Should I leave it a few more weeks? I don’t want the grass/weeds to kill off the plants? I can also still see some seeds, is that normal or should I tread/rake them in?
Thanks,
Question by: C on 17 May 2021, 19:47
Hi Clarrisa
Do not pull anything just yet. These are likely to be the meadow grasses, these will appear first creating a nursery for the wildflowers. Over the next few weeks you can expect to see more annuals bloom and some perennials, however most perennials will appear in next years bloom.
Do not pull anything just yet. These are likely to be the meadow grasses, these will appear first creating a nursery for the wildflowers. Over the next few weeks you can expect to see more annuals bloom and some perennials, however most perennials will appear in next years bloom.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 18 May 2021, 09:11
Hi
Could you please tell me if this flower meadow would be harmful to horses if eaten, we have horses in a field next door to our garden.
Many Thanks
John
Could you please tell me if this flower meadow would be harmful to horses if eaten, we have horses in a field next door to our garden.
Many Thanks
John
Question by: John on 28 Jun 2021, 13:39
Hi John
We would not recommend sowing wildflower seeds near grazing areas. Whilst most wildflowers are relatively safe, there are a few that can be harmful to animals when ingested.
We would not recommend sowing wildflower seeds near grazing areas. Whilst most wildflowers are relatively safe, there are a few that can be harmful to animals when ingested.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 28 Jun 2021, 13:52
Hi,
Is this mix suitable for pots rather than spreading on the ground as a meadow and if so what type of soil would you recommend and how often should they be watered / fed?
Thanks
Lynsey
Is this mix suitable for pots rather than spreading on the ground as a meadow and if so what type of soil would you recommend and how often should they be watered / fed?
Thanks
Lynsey
Question by: Lynsey Pritchard on 8 Jul 2021, 10:52
Hi Lynsey
Whilst you can sow in planters, wildflowers much prefer poor soil conditions and a low fertile environment. Topsoil and compost can sometimes be too rich in nutrients. If you are going to sow then we suggest using soil from the garden. It will need watered daily for the first few weeks and in the absence of rain but it will not fertilised.
Whilst you can sow in planters, wildflowers much prefer poor soil conditions and a low fertile environment. Topsoil and compost can sometimes be too rich in nutrients. If you are going to sow then we suggest using soil from the garden. It will need watered daily for the first few weeks and in the absence of rain but it will not fertilised.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 8 Jul 2021, 11:01