Sandy Soils
Sandy Soils
Wildflowers for Sandy Soil
These wildflowers are mainly deep-rooting and can cope with well drained sandy soils that are low in fertility and prone to drought.
A collection of native wildflowers, found in traditionally managed meadows, woodland and waysides. Beneficial to many wildlife species, these mixtures may be used to enhance the biodiversity of wild and semi-wild areas, always being sensitive to the existing ecology. Though sometimes slow to establish, the results are worth the wait.
Growing Guide:
• Cut and scarify the grass thoroughly, to remove any thatch, uprooting some of the grass to create patches of bare soil, amounting to approx 50% of the area.
• Empty the contents of your seed pack into a container and mix together thoroughly. Sharp sand can be mixed in to add bulk to help distribute the seeds.
• Broadcast the seeds evenly over the prepared surface.
• Press the seeds firmly down to ensure good soil contact, either using a roller or by treading them down.
Coverage: 7, 30 or 100 square metre pack sizes
100% British Native Wildflowers
Species List
Lotus corniculatus (Birdsfoot Trefoil), Medicago lupilina (Black Medick), Silene vulgaris (Bladder Campion), Ranunculus bulbosus (Bulbous Buttercup), Centaurea nigra (Common Knapweed), Knautia arvensis (Field Scabious), Rumex acetosa (Sorrel), Hypericum hirsutum (Common St John’s Wort), Linaria vulgaris (Common Toadflax), Primula veris (Cowslip), Plantago media (Hoary Plantain), Galium verum (Lady’s Bedstraw), Ranunculus acris (Meadow Buttercup), Myosotis arvensis (Field Forget-Me-Not), Leucanthermum vulgare (Ox-eye Daisy), Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain), Leontodon hispidus Rough Hawkbit), Prunella vulgaris (Self Heal), Echium vulgare (Viper’s Bugloss), Silene alba (White Campion), Daucus carota (Wild Carrot), Reseda lutea (Wild Mignonette), Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), Rhinanthus minor (Yellow Rattle).
Our packaging is made from FSC recycled cardboard and environmentally friendly inks. The seed bags are waxed paper or compostable starch to keep seeds in the best condition during storage. Seed packs are supplied ready-mixed with organic husks for ease of distribution.