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1 Kg wildflower seeds UK Flower Seeds pure NO grass to attract butterfly native

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Small Meadow Seeding

Seeding can commence when the planting area has been appropriately prepared. Because most wildflowers are designed by nature to require the freeze/thaw activity of winter to soften their seed shells, which helps germination in the spring, the best time to sow your meadow is in late autumn, after the ground has been hard frost but before it freezes. Depending on where you live, this is usually from mid-October until late November. Spring sowings, on the other hand, are equally successful, but keep in mind that spring sowings require constant watering for the first few months after seeding, whereas fall sowings do not.

Planting should be avoided while the soil is damp, especially in thick clay soils. Wait till the earth is completely dry before planting. Broadcast seeding a wildflower meadow is similar to seeding a lawn, only the seed is dispersed with a greater volume of a lightweight, inert substance such as sawdust, peat moss, clean sand (playground or builders sand), or vermiculite instead of using a seeder. It makes no difference whatever carrier you choose; whichever is most convenient for you.

Soil type

Most soils types some sun.

Wildflowers make a colourful addition to any garden and once sown, are extremely easy to maintain.

Knowing when to sow wildflower seeds however, can be a little confusing. To help out we’ve created a little summary of the best time to get sowing.

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Broadcasting the Seed

Divide the seed mixture into two equal parts once it has been properly combined. Then, by hand, cover the whole location with half of the seed/carrier combination (i.e. in a north to south direction). Then, travelling perpendicular to the direction you planted the first half, hand disseminate the second half of the mixture over the location. Seed dispersal is equal with this "cross pattern" sowing.

Gently rake the area so that the seed is lightly covered with soil (about 1/8 to 1/4 inches deep).

Roll the site with a lawn roller to firm the seed into the soil and ensure good seed to soil contact. If your site is wet, wait until it is dry to avoid soil compaction. If you do not have access to a lawn roller, it is just as effective to walk over the area, making sure to cover the entire space. Wildflower seeds require firm seed to soil contact for good germination.

Next, mulch the site with approximately one inch (2.5 cm) of clean, weed-free straw or peat moss.

Variety of seeds

When shouldn’t I sow?

This may be a better question to ask as wildflowers can technically be sown all year round; however, we wouldn’t recommend sowing in winter for a few reasons. The low temperatures can cause the ground to freeze, making it more difficult to prepare a good seed bed for your wildflowers to call home.

Sowing in spring