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Flowering Meadow Wildflowers - All Questions
Can I put a raised bed on paving and create flowering meadow if so how high would you recommend the bed to be and what soil would I use to fill it
Question by: Jason on 10 Jul 2021, 10:49
Hi Jason, you can create a meadow, ideally the soil would need to be 25-30cm deep. For results we would recommend using a low fertile soil, maybe some soil from the existing garden. Wildflowers much prefer poorer soil conditions and anything too rich will affect the overall result.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 14 Jul 2021, 11:29
I'm looking to purchase seed for sowing in September. If I buy now how should I store it as you mention that you store your seed in a chilled warehouse and that this chilling is necessary for good germination.
Question by: judy wilkinson on 26 Jul 2021, 13:40
Hi
If you keep the in a cool dry place until you are ready to sow then that will be fine. Somewhere like a garage or shed would be suitable.
If you keep the in a cool dry place until you are ready to sow then that will be fine. Somewhere like a garage or shed would be suitable.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 26 Jul 2021, 13:46
The amount to sow per cu meter is very small. What is the best method to distribute the seed evenly?
Question by: John Collins on 8 Oct 2021, 10:47
Hi John, with the wildflowers, we would recommend spreading these by hand.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 11 Oct 2021, 08:44
Can I mix rattle seed with this flower mixture
Question by: Barrie Pratt on 28 Oct 2021, 18:47
Yes you will be able to mix it in with our Flowering meadow
Answer by: Eva Greene on 29 Oct 2021, 12:23
I sowed last spring and had a glorious meadow of wild flowers p.
Will they return this year?
Will they return this year?
Question by: Diane on 8 Jun 2022, 16:05
Hi Diane, thank you for your question.
No one wildflower meadow will look the same year on year, making them so unique!
The success and results of your meadow rely on many factors such as weather, soil and available space, which can change from year to year. For example, annuals will appear one year and not the next, whereas the perennials that did not bloom the first will make an appearance the second year.
Depending on the conditions, some wildflower varieties will thrive whilst others will struggle, making the outcome of a meadow so unpredictable yet exciting.
For more info on this, you can check out our guide here: https://thegrasspeople.com/wildflower-101-faq-wildflowers/
No one wildflower meadow will look the same year on year, making them so unique!
The success and results of your meadow rely on many factors such as weather, soil and available space, which can change from year to year. For example, annuals will appear one year and not the next, whereas the perennials that did not bloom the first will make an appearance the second year.
Depending on the conditions, some wildflower varieties will thrive whilst others will struggle, making the outcome of a meadow so unpredictable yet exciting.
For more info on this, you can check out our guide here: https://thegrasspeople.com/wildflower-101-faq-wildflowers/
Answer by: Helen McGale on 9 Jun 2022, 09:45
I’ve just done my cut (July) of my wildflower grasses mix and am waiting for the seed to drop out for regrowth next year.
Is now a good time to overseed the area with a pollinator mix to give more colour next year? If not now, when should I do it and how should I prepare the ground?
Is now a good time to overseed the area with a pollinator mix to give more colour next year? If not now, when should I do it and how should I prepare the ground?
Question by: Tom on 24 Jul 2022, 13:50
Hi Tom, thank you for your question. We would recommend adding wildflower seeds to your meadow in spring or autumn when your meadow has been mown. You should scarify the area to achieve bare soil to sow your new wildflower seed.
Answer by: Helen McGale on 25 Jul 2022, 15:31
Hi,
Does this mix only contain hardy plants? I wanted to check there are no half-hardy annuals as wish to sow now (October),
Many thanks
Does this mix only contain hardy plants? I wanted to check there are no half-hardy annuals as wish to sow now (October),
Many thanks
Question by: Kath on 12 Oct 2022, 16:54
Hi Kath
Thanks very much for your enquiry. This is mix has a vast variety of wildflowers and contains corn poppy and corn chamomile which are pretty hard. Autumn is a great time sow any of our mixes. Now is an ideal time because the seeds need to undergo the process of stratification (a freeze) to kick start their germination. If you were to sow the seed now, nothing will happen until next spring, early in the season. If you decide to wait until next year and sow in the spring, then your meadow will flower in the summer. We do have a few blog posts on our website that go into more details.
Thanks very much for your enquiry. This is mix has a vast variety of wildflowers and contains corn poppy and corn chamomile which are pretty hard. Autumn is a great time sow any of our mixes. Now is an ideal time because the seeds need to undergo the process of stratification (a freeze) to kick start their germination. If you were to sow the seed now, nothing will happen until next spring, early in the season. If you decide to wait until next year and sow in the spring, then your meadow will flower in the summer. We do have a few blog posts on our website that go into more details.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 14 Oct 2022, 08:58
Good afternoon.
We have recently purchased 1KG of Flowering Meadow Wildflower Seed, and am planning to sow it in the next week or so and have a question about what to do with it after planting, in the first year and years to come afterwards.
I can see from the Aftercare section on your website it says to cut to around 7cm after flowering in the first year (aug-sept), is this the same for every year after?
I wish to keep the annual wild flowers to come back year after year, so it suggests to leave the clippings after cutting, will the seeds be mature enough when the flowers are cut back in August/September, or does the seeds need to mature before being cut and left on the ground for the next year?
Do you have a more detailed explanation of what needs to be done in the first year and years after please?
Very excited about getting going with this and I would hate to make a mistake and do something wrong.
I appreciate your expert help in advance!
All the best,
Adam.
We have recently purchased 1KG of Flowering Meadow Wildflower Seed, and am planning to sow it in the next week or so and have a question about what to do with it after planting, in the first year and years to come afterwards.
I can see from the Aftercare section on your website it says to cut to around 7cm after flowering in the first year (aug-sept), is this the same for every year after?
I wish to keep the annual wild flowers to come back year after year, so it suggests to leave the clippings after cutting, will the seeds be mature enough when the flowers are cut back in August/September, or does the seeds need to mature before being cut and left on the ground for the next year?
Do you have a more detailed explanation of what needs to be done in the first year and years after please?
Very excited about getting going with this and I would hate to make a mistake and do something wrong.
I appreciate your expert help in advance!
All the best,
Adam.
Question by: Adam Rush on 4 May 2023, 12:50
Hi Adam, thank you for your question.
Usually you cut at the end of the season and once everything has bloomed, this is normally around Aug-September but depends on when you sow. If you are sowing now, it might be a later - maybe Sept - Oct, but you will get to recognise once it has died back.
You can leave the cuttings especially the annuals this year to help self seeding. Our blogs pretty much cover everything, however if you have any other questions or want to discuss any of the above in more then you can email us at [email protected]
Usually you cut at the end of the season and once everything has bloomed, this is normally around Aug-September but depends on when you sow. If you are sowing now, it might be a later - maybe Sept - Oct, but you will get to recognise once it has died back.
You can leave the cuttings especially the annuals this year to help self seeding. Our blogs pretty much cover everything, however if you have any other questions or want to discuss any of the above in more then you can email us at [email protected]
Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 5 May 2023, 11:34
I planted wildflower meadow seeds in September and they have flowered wonderfully. However I forgot to cut them down. They are full height now should I wait till August to cut ?
Question by: Trevor Homer on 31 May 2023, 20:18
Hi, thank you for your question. If the flowers are still in bloom and there are more to come, I wouldn't cut just yet. Once the meadow starts to die back, then you cut it back.
We would love to see any photos you have of the meadow,
We would love to see any photos you have of the meadow,
Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 1 Jun 2023, 13:45
I have built up an area on a bank by building a retaining wall and infilling with 20 tonnes of type 1 to bring up to level / we have brought in 6 tonnes of top soil as i thought that this would help with the wildflower seeds however i have just read that wild flower seeds do not like nutrient rich soil, i am unsure now if it is a good idea to sew these seeds for the customer , what would you advise ? i also live on the west coast of scotland , wondering how this climate will affect the flowers.
Question by: Fergus Wood on 27 Feb 2024, 22:52
Hi Fergus, thank you for your enquiry. Wildflowers will establish in most soil types but it is true that it is better to grow them in poorer soils. It's not always to do with the establishment of the wildflowers but the poorer soil conditions can make it difficult for anything ese to grow, allowing more room for the wildflowers and meadow grasses to establish. The richer the soil, the more chance there is of grasses out competing the wildflowers.
Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 29 Feb 2024, 15:30