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Heavy Clay Soils Wildflowers

Heavy Clay Soils Wildflowers

Name: Heavy Clay Soils Wildflowers 1KG
Brand: The Grass People
SKU: 103436-1KG
Price: 75.60 GBP
Availability: InStock

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✔ Deep rooting wildflowers hold their own in heavy clay soils
✔ Perennials provide a year on year range of species variety and colour
✔ Makes problematic areas part of the garden again

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Product Description

Our experts are at it again! We believe wildflowers should be available to everyone, that’s why we created this mix for those who suffer from heavy clay soils and want to introduce wildflowers to these particularly problematic areas. Our Heavy Clay Soils mix is a blend specifically made up of deep rooting wildflowers that will hold their own in heavy clay soils and can also withstand drought conditions when clay soils dry up in hot weather. The accompanying grasses in this mix help to stabilise the structure of the wildflowers by creating a nursery for the perennial flora to thrive in. This mix also provides a food source for bees and pollinators through its selection of RHS Plants for Pollinators wildflowers.

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Mixture Breakdown

White Campion When does it bloom? May - October What colour is it? White Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Silene latifolia Description The white sibling of Red Campion, this wildflower still holds it on with its lengthy rayed petals. At night time it is said to produce a clover scent that is attractive to many bees and pollinators.	5%
Cats-Ear When does it bloom? June-September What colour is it? Yellow Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Hypochaeris radicata Description Catsear is a dandelion-like perennial. The way to tell the difference between a dandelion and Catsear is that Catsear does not have the distinctive jagged leaves that a dandelion does!	0.2%
Oxeye Daisy When does it bloom? May – September What colour is it? White / Yellow Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Leucanthemum vulgare Description Imagine the daisy chain these would make! Oxeye Daisy is the largest member of the daisy family and its almost flat surface makes the perfect landing pad for bees and pollinators.	3%
Self Heal When does it bloom? June – October What colour is it? Purple Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Prunella vulgaris Description As its name suggests, Self Heal was typically used in herbal medicine to stop bleeding and heal wounds - we're not too sure we can vouch for that, but it does bud pretty purple flowers!	1.3%
Common Knapweed When does it bloom? June - September What colour is it? Purple Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Centaurea nigra Description Common Knapweed can be mistaken for a thistle before it blooms, and once it does, it has magnificent starburst purple petals that resemble a firework display!	2.5%
Black Medick When does it bloom? April - July What colour is it? Yellow Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Medicago lupulina Description Despite its name, Black Medick is actually a yellow wildflower that resembles a clover. Just like a clover, it is exceptionally good at attracting bees and pollinators and due to its 'sprawling' ability, is particularly good at thriving in clay soils!	1.2%
Meadow Sweet When does it bloom? June - September What colour is it? White Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Filipendula ulmaria Description Meadow Sweet produces frothy clusters of sweet-smelling white flowers. It can be found and favours woodland shaded areas with damp soil.	1%
Ribwort Plantain When does it bloom? January – December What colour is it? White / Brown Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Plantago lanceolata Description Ribwort Plantain although not the brightest wildflower, certainly adds a natural diversity to your wildflower meadow. Its tiny white buds provide food for bees and pollinators whilst its seeds are great for Goldfinches.	2.7%
Ragged Robin When does it bloom? May – July What colour is it? Pink Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Lychnis flos-cuculi Description Ragged Robin is a pretty-in-pink perennial with starburst petals, its bright colours and nutritious nectar makes it a fan favourite of bees and butterflies alike.	0.6%
Yarrow When does it bloom? June – November What colour is it? White / Occasionally pink Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Achillea millefolium Description Yarrow produces clusters of white small-petalled blooms. It is an aromatic perennial making it particularly attractive to bees and pollinators who are enamoured by its sweet scent.	0.5%
Kidney Vetch When does it bloom? June – September What colour is it? Yellow / Orange Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Anthyllis vulneraria Description Kidney Vetch is a bright yellow budding wildflower that sometimes gets the name Woundwort. Although this isn't the nicest nickname, it was once used for treating ailments, and of course - wounds.	0.3%
Tall Fescue When does it bloom? This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees. What colour is it? Green / Beige Annual or Perennial? Perennial Grass Latin Name Festuca arundinacea Description Tall Fescue is a grass that performs in most soil types	25%
Crested Dogstail When does it bloom? This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees. What colour is it? Green / Beige Annual or Perennial? Perennial Grass Latin Name Cynosurus cristatus Description Crested Dogstail is a grass that performs in most soil types	25%
Small Leaved Timothy When does it bloom? This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees. What colour is it? Green / Beige Annual or Perennial? Perennial Grass Latin Name Phleum nodosum L Description Small Leafed Timothy is a grass that performs in most soil types	5%
Sheeps Fescue When does it bloom? This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees. What colour is it? Green / Beige Annual or Perennial? Perennial Grass Latin Name Festuca ovina Description Sheeps Fescue is a grass that performs in most soil types	25%
Creeping Buttercup When does it bloom? May - August What colour is it? Yellow Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Ranunculus repens Description With all those lovely yellow petals, what's so creepy about this pretty perennial? Well, if left to flourish it can take over. But if sown in with a sward of other wildflower seeds, it'll keep to its own! Creeping Buttercup is great at establishing in weak soils, so you'll find it in our sandy soils mix!	1.5%
Betony When does it bloom? June - October What colour is it? Purple Annual or Perennial? Perennial Latin Name Stachys officinalis Description Betony is related to the nettle family and produces bright magenta blooms. It is thought that when you see Betony, it is an indication that ancient woodlands are near.	0.2%

Usage Guide

How to Use this Product

● Remove any existing grass, plants or flora
● Further remove the top 5-10cm to reduce soil fertility
● Remove stones and other debris and rake the area to create a fine, level seedbed
● Scatter the seed at a rate of 5g per m2
● Lightly rake the area to cover the seed and water well

Recommended Usage

Sowing Rate	5g per m2
When	For best results sow in September

Aftercare

I’ve sown my wildflower seed in April / May (spring)

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. In most cases remove clippings* (Note: a late spring sowing will result in late flowering). Do not be tempted fertilise or add top soil to this area – wildflowers prefer poor soil conditions, and this is how they should stay. Continue this same process, year after year. *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.

I’ve sown my wildflower seed in September / October (autumn)

In March / April of the first year of sowing your wildflower seed, make sure there is sufficient material to mow – your wildflowers / grasses should be at a height of 10cm. If your wildflowers are at this height, mow to 7cm no later than mid-April, as this will delay their blooming process. In August / September, after they have bloomed, cut your wildflower meadow again to 7cm, remove all clippings unless you want your annuals to return. If you wish for your annual wildflowers to make a reappearance the following spring, follow the process above by letting the seed heads drop into the soil, and give them a helping hand by firming them into the soil.

Questions & Answers

Product Questions

Is it too late to sow wild flower seed this year?

Question by: Paul on 11 Jun 2018 12:26:00

You can still sow now, you might see a smaller show of flowers this year however that will improve in year 2.

Answer by: Chris McIlroy (Admin) on 11 Jun 2018 12:34:00

How do you prepare a field in which almost everything but thistles, docks and grass was poisoned by the previous land manager for your seeds.

Question by: Sophie Butcher on 5 Feb 2017 06:51:00

Hi Sophie,

I would suggest spraying off the land with glyphosate then start getting the ground ready for the new seed (we have a guide for this in our Help & Advice section). Make sure the weather has turned warmer before sowing your seed so it germinates properly. I hope this helps.

Answer by: The Grass People (Admin) on 6 Feb 2017 11:03:00

We have just put in a ground source heat pump so the area of about half an acre is pretty much bare clay, flattened by the digger. I was told before that wild flowers do best if the topsoil is removed, which it is now. What preparation do I need to do and how should apply the seeds?

Question by: Bob Mackenzie on 2 Oct 2018 11:02:00

Hi,

Please see our guide for Sowing Wildflowers Seeds in Autumn: https://thegrasspeople.com/wildflower-autumn-seeding

Thanks

Chris

Answer by: Chris McIlroy (Admin) on 2 Oct 2018 11:40:00

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When is the latest time in the year you could sow these seeds?

Question by: Anthony on 19 Nov 2018 09:33:00

It comes down to the average temperatures in your area. Far south of the UK you might still be able to seed however further north you shouldn't . To be safe I would suggest waiting until the weather turns for sping, simply store your seed somewhere dry and away from pest so it is ready to use when you are.

Answer by: Chris McIlroy (Admin) on 19 Nov 2018 12:34:00

Is your clay soil wildflower seed suitable for shady areas? I want to plant under some trees.

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Question by: Nikki Williams on 4 Jul 2019 14:08:00

Hi Nikki, for a shaded area we would recommend our Shaded Area wildflowers mix. Wildflowers will grow in most conditions, but our shaded mix contains more shade tolerant wildflowers than the clay mix does.

Answer by: Anna (Admin) on 9 Jul 2019 14:14:00

This product and your flowering meadow seeds product- when can these be sown? Which months of the year?

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Question by: Alex on 18 May 2018 18:22:00

These mixtures can be sown throughout the year with bloom usually taking 60-80 days. It may be the case that the first bloom may be after the first winter in soil.

note some of the seeds may need to go through a winter before they will bloom so you may not see a full display this year.

Answer by: Orla O'Hare (Admin) on 21 May 2018 16:25:00

Hello, are your seeds for heavy clay soil wildflower all from the uk? I.e. All harvested in the U.K.?

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Question by: Alex Watson on 19 Jun 2018 20:29:00

Hi Alex,

Yes, we can confirm all our seeds are native to the UK and harvested within Britain.

Thanks,
Orla

Answer by: Orla O'Hare (Admin) on 22 Jun 2018 09:45:00

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How much do I need?

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Shaded Areas Wildflowers
✔ Creates a meadow of wildflowers that can grow in little light ✔ Helps to provide a canopy habitat for pollinators and wildlife ✔ Makes use of forgotten-about shady spaces

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From £16.20 £13.50 Ex. VAT

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Sandy Soils Wildflowers
✔ Low maintenance mix that thrives in sandy soils ✔ Contains a vibrant variety of annual and perennial wildflowers ✔ Suitable for use in road construction, sand pits and on free draining sites

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From £18.60 £15.50 Ex. VAT

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Customer Reviews

23 Reviews

Date	Rating	Customer Comment
08-Apr-2020	Service: Product:	Service rating : Quick efficient response and delivery even in times of crisis. Very pleased with the seeds, eagerly awaiting their growth. Product : Quality product. Wonderful to find seeds specifically selected for particular soil types and position.
18-Mar-2020	Service: Product:	Service rating : Until the seeds germinate it is too early to evaluate. delivery was good Product : too soon to know
13-Jan-2020	Service: Product:	Service rating : Great website. Easy to follow and good information on the different grass and flower types. Very easy order process and fast delivery. Product : Not planted yet but came well packaged.
15-Nov-2019	Service: Product:	Service rating : Fast delivery Product : Looking forward to seeing them friw
07-Nov-2019	Service: Product:	Service rating : The website was really easy to find the best meadow seed for the right soil. The price was very good. The delivery was very quick. Product : Brilliant from start to finish. The meadow seed was in a very posh bag. It was lovely. Price was very good and also had instuctions how to... Read More.
08-Oct-2019	Service: Product:	Excellent service, here within 2 days of ordering, clear instructions on how to sow. Can't wait to see the wild flowers next year. Brilliant
01-Oct-2019	Service: Product:	Service rating : Very quick service. Seeds were well packed with helpful instructions. Product : I have sown the seeds but too early to rate the quality!
19-Aug-2019	Service: Product:	Service rating : What was ordered and a Very speedy delivery, Product : Not used yet, waiting to rake the area later this month.
15-May-2019	Service: Product:	Service rating : Quick and easy ordering, with excellent dispatch time, quoted 2 week delivery from local supplies for wild flower seeds but the grass people dispatched the next day. Excellent Product : Excellent value compared to other retailers
19-Mar-2019	Service: Product:	Good information on website and very quick delivery

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