GF02 p2 template for WF

100% Native Origin Wildflowers – Authentic Wild Landraces of Irish Sourced known Provenance. On Wildflowers.ie – Design By Nature goes the extra mile and delivers the world best wildflower growers information for all of Ireland’s, Irish Wild flower Growers and Gardeners

A Simple Easy to Grow Native Irish Wildflower Seed Mixture.

Ideal for beginners, The species are all proven growers in garden and meadow situation.

It an ideal seed mixture for any normal moist to damp garden or meadow. This mixtures suits nearly every soil situation in Ireland bar wet soils that never dry out.

Long-term Perennials : Birdsfoot Trefoil, / Cowslip, / Devil’s-bit Scabious, / Field Scabious, / Lady’s Bedstraw, / Lesser Knapweed, / Lesser Spearwort, / Marjoram, / Meadow Buttercup, / Meadowsweet, / Perforate Saint Johnswort, /  Red Clover, / Ribwort Plantain, /  Selfheal, /  Saint Johnswort, / Yarrow, /

Short-term Perennials :  Black Medic, / Bladder Campion, /  Ox-Eye Daisy, / White Campion,

Biennials :  Common Centaury, / Feverfew, /  Foxglove, / Garlic Hedge Mustard, /  Kidney Vetch, /  Mullein, / Wild Angelica, / Wild Carrot, /

Meadow-Annuals : Yellow Rattle, / added fresh in Autumn, from our Freezer each spring

‘Nurse crop’ Cornfield Annuals : Corn Marigold, / Corn Poppy, / Cornflower, /  Scentless Mayweed,

Xenophytes :  Corncockle added to hold up meadow in first year,

GF02 contains easy to grow wildflower species.
An ideal seed mixture for any normal moist to damp garden or meadow. This mixtures suits nearly every soil situation in Ireland bar wet soils that never dry out.

Ideal for beginners, Species provide strong vibrant colours in swathes and patches, at three different height levels. The species are all proven growers in garden and meadow situations, they are real easy wildflowers. More so, GF02 blend is even easier once established, get out the deck chair and enjoy how ‘easy’

Design versatile : Can be cut 2 to 3 times from 2nd year or just once a year in Autumn. This mixtures versatility means it can be cut short at the front of the meadow, or let grow and left medium height in center. The front lower sections are cut during the summer. For a full effect leave the back of the meadow grow tall, cutting the back in early spring.

Height Range: 30cm – 140cm depends on how often its cut and what month of summer the cuts are made.
Fertility Range: Will grow on any soil, the less fertile the soil, the smaller the growth, and less cutting will be required. The more fertile the soil, the taller the meadow will grow and need more cutting

Solutions : Simple to grow, ideal for novices, good for bees.
Preparation : Weed free seedbed, plants grow small, can’t compete with tall perennial and grasses weeds
Sow-Time : When soil is warm​ | Method: Cast by hand for even distribution | See Sowing Methods
Sowing depth : 1-2mm, best on surface
If Sow Indoors : Plant in Trays, prick and plant out. New seedlings will keep growing from the seed tray, flush after flush
Sowing Rate : 1.5 grams per square meter.​ (Level teaspoon = 1.5 g/m2) | Autumn Oversow Rate : 4-6g/m2
Planting Position : Full sun, can replace entire garden.
• Drought Tolerant : Partially
• Frost Hardy : Yes
• Slug Resistant : Yes, especially on dryer soil or when sown after April.

Aftercare: Must be cut once, anytime from July to October, Clear away and mulch with or compost the cuttings, Can be cut more than once in summer to keep short
Mowing Height :  N/a Cutting Height : No lower than 4 cm in first 5 years, after which it can be cut down to 2 inches, and the cutting cleared away

In Stock : Highly likely, A new season batch of this mixture is available in stock between March 1st to Oct 31st, each year.
Usual Stock Level :  Seedhouse 50kg bulk, See our online shop for packed stock
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