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Yellow Rattle Wildflower - All Questions
Hi, I have purchased the Bees and Polinators mix for my lawn and plan to sow in the spring. Will planting yellow rattle now help clear the existing lawn grass ready for planting the seed mix in the spring? Or will it compete with the meadow grasses contained in the Bees and Polinators mix when they start to germinate? Thanks
Question by: Jen on 26 Nov 2020, 14:23
Hi Jen, ideally we would recommend sowing yellow rattle no later than November so that you have a show in spring and this won't delay you sowing the Bees and Pollinators. Like anything we would still suggest that the area is cleared of any existing weeds and grasses before you sow, this will give the yellow rattle the best chance of establishment. We also have an excellent blog post on sowing yellow rattle in our help & Advice section, it is worth a read if it is something your considering.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 26 Nov 2020, 14:43
Hi, I sowed my yellow rattle and wildflower mix at the end of October after clearing the area to earth. It is now the end of march and I don't yet have much more than what look like seedlings alongside patches of grass and small weeds. Is this to be expected and when should I expect to see 10cm of growth? Thank you.
Question by: Jon on 31 Mar 2021, 22:03
Hi Jon
It is still early in the season but you can except to see more in the way of bloom as temperatures increase.
Any of the mixes with grass, when sown at the same time, the grass will shoot up first to create a nursery for the wildflowers, the grass will germinate when temperatures are 8-10 degrees or above consistently for two weeks. This stops weeds from taking over and allows the wildflowers to take root.
Around 60 - 80 days later you can expect to see 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.
It is still early in the season but you can except to see more in the way of bloom as temperatures increase.
Any of the mixes with grass, when sown at the same time, the grass will shoot up first to create a nursery for the wildflowers, the grass will germinate when temperatures are 8-10 degrees or above consistently for two weeks. This stops weeds from taking over and allows the wildflowers to take root.
Around 60 - 80 days later you can expect to see 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.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 1 Apr 2021, 09:49
Please can you confirm this seed (yellow rattle) is untreated.
Question by: Jackie on 16 Apr 2021, 21:56
Hi Jackie
All our wildflowers are untreated and are 100% natural.
All our wildflowers are untreated and are 100% natural.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 19 Apr 2021, 10:30
how many bags ,..kg... ould i need for an acre
Question by: kate wall on 24 Jun 2021, 13:11
Hi Kate, for an area that size you would require 20.24 kg of wildflower seed
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 24 Jun 2021, 14:45
I have a new area I am planning to plant wild flowers in. It is partly shaded in the afternoon. While I've turned over the soil with a tiller do you recommend planting yellow rattle at the same time as the wild flowers to combat any weed seed in the soil?
Also, with a partly shaded area should I mix both shaded and "regular" wildflower batches? Thank you :).
Also, with a partly shaded area should I mix both shaded and "regular" wildflower batches? Thank you :).
Question by: Benjamin on 22 Aug 2021, 14:22
Hi Benjamin, we would not recommend sowing yellow rattle at the same time as wildflower seeds as it various degrees of success. If you are concerned with existing weeds and grasses, then I would recommend sowing the yellow rattle first and allowing this to establish then when the next cut is due add more wildflower seeds. If you have already prepped the area, allow it a few weeks to cultivate and if any weeds re-emerge then remove these and then sow the seeds in Autumn. Leaving the area for a few weeks between prep and sowing will allow any stubborn weeds to come through then you can remove these ensuring that you have clear area and the best chances at establishment.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 23 Aug 2021, 10:49
Hi, can I sow yellow rattle to control Couch Grass? thanks
Question by: christine watson on 28 Aug 2021, 22:07
Hi Christine, we would recommend clearing as much of the area as possible and try to aim to achieve 50% bare soil. We do have a blog post on our Help and Advice section on sowing yellow rattle, which might be of interest to you.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 3 Sept 2021, 13:14
Can I sow Yellow rattle now, in March/April?
Question by: ben howard on 13 Mar 2023, 14:41
Hi there, Yes you can sow Yellow rattle during the spring months. Thank you for your question
Answer by: Eva Greene (Admin) on 13 Mar 2023, 15:57