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Hi there, we would like to use these seeds for a "wildflower mount" that we are hoping to install in our school's woodland area to attract wildlife etc. The area we're hoping to install will be approx. 4m in diameter and 80cm high (tapered to the edges). Would these seeds be suitable and is there anything we need to keep in mind? And will the ground around the mount need digging up if we wanted the seeds to grow around the mount, too?
Many thanks,
Anna
FOBS (Friends of Belmont School) Chair
Many thanks,
Anna
FOBS (Friends of Belmont School) Chair
Question by: Anna on 19 Mar 2022, 20:26
Hi Anna,
Thank you for your question. Our Shaded Area Wildflowers should grow fine in this area, but if you would be able to send some photos to [email protected] so that we confirm this that would be great.
Many Thanks,
Roisin
Thank you for your question. Our Shaded Area Wildflowers should grow fine in this area, but if you would be able to send some photos to [email protected] so that we confirm this that would be great.
Many Thanks,
Roisin
Answer by: Anna Crockard on 21 Mar 2022, 15:35
hi there, i have a new build lawn laid, there is a shady, dampish area i'd like to make into wildflower meadow. Would i still get results if I sowed seeds in the existing long grass? I have tried to create a natural long grass meadow already to see what naturally occurs, and I would hate to have to dig up all the grass only to plan grass seeds again. Would you have a recommendation for existing grass and what I can sow?
Thank you
Thank you
Question by: Louise on 16 May 2022, 12:22
Hi Louise, thank you for your question!
If you are planning to sow wildflower seed, I would first recommend that wherever you plan to sow it, you remove the existing grass/any weeds that are in the area.
You can sow wildflower seed into an existing grass lawn, but it has varying degrees of success, so it isn't something we recommend. The existing grass would choke out the wildflower seeds and would eventually take over.
Once you have cleared the bed of the existing grass/weeds, it is safe to sow your wildflower seed into this area.
If you are planning to sow wildflower seed, I would first recommend that wherever you plan to sow it, you remove the existing grass/any weeds that are in the area.
You can sow wildflower seed into an existing grass lawn, but it has varying degrees of success, so it isn't something we recommend. The existing grass would choke out the wildflower seeds and would eventually take over.
Once you have cleared the bed of the existing grass/weeds, it is safe to sow your wildflower seed into this area.
Answer by: Helen McGale on 16 May 2022, 13:46
I have an oblong area of garden to turn into a wild flower section. It is 12m by 4m. One of the 12m sides, on the east side, is bounded by a low hedge (@ 60cms). The other sides are bounded by 2.5m walls with a row of tall trees behind the other, west long wall. At this time of year the site gets full sun until about 12 noon to 1.00pm. It then moves into shadow. It get less sun earlier and later in the year as the sun is lower.
Should I choose seen for shaded area or will "normal" seed cope with the light conditions. I plan to sow in September after fully clearing the site.
Thanks.
Should I choose seen for shaded area or will "normal" seed cope with the light conditions. I plan to sow in September after fully clearing the site.
Thanks.
Question by: Philip Dawes on 14 Jun 2022, 12:57
Hi Phillip, thanks for your question. A wildflower meadow is a great addition to any garden! It is relatively low maintenance, and they will establish in poor soils where the nutrient content isn’t the best.
Our Shaded Area Wildflowers is specifically for shaded areas. It consists of annual and perennial wildflowers and grasses that will tolerate damp and shady areas that do not always receive sunlight.
Our Shaded Area Wildflowers is specifically for shaded areas. It consists of annual and perennial wildflowers and grasses that will tolerate damp and shady areas that do not always receive sunlight.
Answer by: Helen McGale on 14 Jun 2022, 15:47
Hi, we planted our seed in May this year and had a good show of flowers. I intend cutting back as per your advice to 7 cm but there are some patches where the seed didn't take. Should I re-seed these now or wait until next year?
Question by: Paul Tonkin on 6 Sept 2022, 15:35
Hi Paul. thank you for your question. You can always add more wildflowers to your meadow year on year. We would recommend doing this 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 6 Sept 2022, 15:49
I have just scarified the chosen lawn area for sowing. Would it be sufficient time to leave it to cultivate until the end of September and sow then or should I wait until Spring?
Question by: Shirley Joy Osborn on 8 Sept 2022, 15:00
Hi Shirley, thank you for your question. Autumn and spring are great times to sow wildflower seeds. Annuals will appear 60-80 days after sowing, perennials will have a small showing but will take up to one year to fully establish. If you sow in Autumn, you should expect a showing in early spring, and if sowing in spring, you should see blooms in summer.
Answer by: Helen McGale on 8 Sept 2022, 15:05
I live in Scotland, where winters / spring are a bit more harsh. I was planning on planting a small wild flower garden in our East facing front garden in the spring. Is the shades verity the best and will planting in spring in Scotland produce good results?
Question by: Jim Muir on 22 Oct 2022, 12:46
Hi Jim, If your garden is covered by shade then it is best to go for the shaded areas wildflower mix. Sowing in spring is also fine. We have a blog post on our website which might be of interest to you.
It is called, When should I sow wildflowers? This goes into more detail about sowing wildflowers at different times.
It is called, When should I sow wildflowers? This goes into more detail about sowing wildflowers at different times.
Answer by: Colm Hicks on 24 Oct 2022, 15:01
Would it be too late if we planted these in late November?
Question by: Clare Montaudouin on 7 Nov 2022, 20:02
There are two times in the year that we recommend sowing a meadow, one is spring and the other is autumn, so if you wish to do it this year you are in good time. However, I would try to do it sooner rather than later, before the ground freezes. 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.
Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 8 Nov 2022, 13:29
Hi
Will the shaded mix be suitable for a slightly sloping small top that we’ve created on our log store? We’re looking for something to support the insects and Bees.
Will the shaded mix be suitable for a slightly sloping small top that we’ve created on our log store? We’re looking for something to support the insects and Bees.
Question by: Emma on 15 May 2023, 14:08
Hi Emma
Thank you for your question. Yes you could sow this mix and it is ideal if the area is partially shaded. However in order for the wildflowers to establish and continue to grow, you would need to ensure that the seed bed is deep enough and not too shallow.
Thank you for your question. Yes you could sow this mix and it is ideal if the area is partially shaded. However in order for the wildflowers to establish and continue to grow, you would need to ensure that the seed bed is deep enough and not too shallow.
Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 16 May 2023, 14:09
What is the percentage of grass to flower mix in this seed? Others I have seen are 80% grass to 20% flower for example.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Question by: Sophie on 7 Apr 2024, 16:36
Hi Sophie,
This shaded Area seed mixture comprises 80% meadow grass and 20% wildflower. This seed mix is ideal for growing in low light conditions and is similar to what you would find growing naturally beneath trees or in a woodland setting.
This shaded Area seed mixture comprises 80% meadow grass and 20% wildflower. This seed mix is ideal for growing in low light conditions and is similar to what you would find growing naturally beneath trees or in a woodland setting.
Answer by: Andrew Clarke (Admin) on 8 Apr 2024, 15:38