Hedgerow and Light Shade Wildflower Seeds LW7P 100%
This specially-prepared collection of UK native wildflowers works best in hedgerows and lightly-shaded areas. Containing 22 UK native species, including Cowslip, Foxglove, Dark Mullein and Common St John's-Wort, this carefully balanced mixture is ideal for establishing species-rich habitats where sunlight is limited. Our wildflower seeds for shade feature a variety of shade tolerant flowers that are attractive to pollinators and commonly found along woodland edges, woodland rides, hedge bottoms and open woodland.
Produced from provenance-assured UK seed collections, this mixture offers a natural way to bring colour, biodiversity and seasonal interest to partially shaded landscapes.
- Wildflower seeds for shade and partial shade
- Contains 22 British native wildflower species
- Includes Cowslip, Foxglove, Dark Mullein and Common St John's-Wort
- Ideal for hedgerows, woodland edges and woodland rides
- Suitable for areas with limited daily sunlight
- Produced from provenance-assured UK native seed collections
- Sowing Rate: 3 grams per sq/m
- 1kg covers 330sq/m
Mixture specifications, sowing instructions and maintenance can be found below.
| Common Name | Latin Name | Quantity | Flowers | Height | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelica, Wild | Angelica sylvestris | 5% | Jul - Aug | 100 - 200cm | Perennial |
| 2 | Bedstraw, Hedge | Galium mollugo | 9% | Jun - Oct | 10 - 50cm | Perennial |
| 3 | Buttercup, Meadow | Ranunculus acris | 5% | May - Jun | 30 - 100cm | Perennial |
| 4 | Campion, Red | Silene dioica | 7% | Apr - Sep | 60 - 90cm | Perennial |
| 5 | Campion, White | Silene alba | 3% | May - Oct | 50 - 100cm | Perennial |
| 6 | Cowslip | Primula veris | 1% | Apr - May | 15 - 30cm | Perennial |
| 7 | Daisy, Ox-eye | Leucanthemum vulgare | 3% | May - Sep | 20 - 100cm | Perennial |
| 8 | Foxglove, Wild | Digitalis purpurea | 2% | Jun - Aug | 50 - 100cm | Biennial |
| 9 | Hedge Parsley, Upright | Torilis japonica | 7% | Jul - Aug | 30 - 80cm | Annual |
| 10 | Knapweed, Common | Centaurea nigra | 9% | Jun - Sep | 30 - 80cm | Perennial |
| 11 | Knapweed, Greater | Centaurea scabiosa | 5% | Jun - Sep | 50 - 90cm | Perennial |
| 12 | Mullein, Dark | Verbascum nigrum | 2% | Jun - Sep | 15 - 45cm | Perennial |
| 13 | Mullein, Great | Verbascum thapsus | 2% | Jul - Sep | 100 - 180cm | Biennial |
| 14 | Musk Mallow | Malva moschata | 4% | May - Sep | 20 - 150cm | Perennial |
| 15 | Mustard, Garlic | Alliaria petiolata | 7% | Apr - Jul | 40 - 90cm | Biennial |
| 16 | Self-heal | Prunella vulgaris | 4% | Jun - Sep | 15 - 30cm | Perennial |
| 17 | St John's-wort, Common | Hypericum perforatum | 2% | Jun - Sep | 30 - 90cm | Perennial |
| 18 | Teasel | Dipsacus fullonum | 5% | Jul - Aug | 100 - 200cm | Biennial |
| 19 | Vetch, Common | Vicia sativa | 6% | Jun - Sep | 25 - 50cm | Perennial |
| 20 | Vetch, Tufted | Vicia cracca | 2% | Jun - Sep | 100 - 150cm | Perennial |
| 21 | Woundwort, Hedge | Stachys sylvatica | 7% | Jun - Sep | 50 - 100cm | Perennial |
| 22 | Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | 3% | Jun - Oct | 20 - 100cm | Perennial |
Prepare the Ground
Light Shade Wildflower Seed Mix performs best in low nutrient soils, which haven’t been heavily fertilised in the past. For best results sow into bare soil after clearing all existing plants and weeds from the area.
Cultivate the ground to a depth of 10cm to relieve compaction and create a fine level tilth, free from obstructions (to allow for mowing at a later stage). Finish the seedbed by treading or lightly rolling the area, so that it is firm enough to stand on without leaving indentations.
Where weeds have been prevalent, allow a flush of weeds to germinate and remove these before sowing. In areas of high fertility, it may be necessary to remove the topsoil and sow into the subsoil. High nutrient soils encourage weeds and fast growing grasses which may outcompete the wildflowers in this mixture.
Light Shade Wildflower Seed Mix can be used to overseed into existing grassland, provided the sward comprises only fine leaved grasses and does not include ryegrass, agricultural species or weeds. Cut the grass as short as possible and thoroughly scarify or rake the ground to remove any thatch, moss and other debris from the area.
Sowing
BS7P should be sown between March and November. Spring and autumn provide ideal conditions as moisture and warmth are in good supply. If overseeding into grass, it is best to sow during autumn when grass growth has slowed down.
Sow at the recommended sowing rate of 3g/sqm.
For best results, mix the wildflower seeds with an inert carrier such as sharp sand, using a ratio of four parts sand to one part seed by weight.
This makes it easier to achieve an even distribution and also provides a visual marker, making it easier to see any missed patches and avoid seeding areas twice.
Regularly mix the seed when sowing, as seeds will naturally separate due to
variations in size and weight.
Once sown, ensure good ‘seed to soil’ contact by lightly raking to a depth of 0.5cm
or rolling the area. When overseeding this encourages the seeds to fall down to the ground underneath.
It is also possible to broadcast, drill or hydroseed this mixture for larger or hard to reach areas. However, broadcast spreading throws heavier seeds further so this may impact the distribution and when drilling, the seed must not be buried deeper
than 0.7cm.
Sowing Rate
The sowing rate of 3g/sqm is designed to produce optimum results. Reducing the sowing rate is likely to result in invasion from weed species. Increasing the sowing rate generally leads to reduced diversity as the more aggressive species will
outcompete slower growing plants.
This rate also applies when overseeding into grassland as many seeds may fail to germinate due to the increased competition from the existing grasses, and some
seeds not reaching the soil surface.
First Year
Light Shade Wildflower Seed Mix contains mainly perennial species, which can be slow to establish and are unlikely to flower in the first year.
During the first year remove any weeds which grow before they run to seed, either by topping, mowing or by hand for smaller areas. Weed growth is common due to the action of disturbing the ground (rather than being caused by contaminated seed mixtures). The area can be cut once the flowers have died back in the autumn.
We recommend leaving the area undisturbed for as long as possible, ideally until February / March (before the first spring growth). The dead flowers and stems provide a diverse environment which is a haven for wildlife through the winter months. In particular, it provides habitat for butterflies such as the Red Admiral and the Clouded Yellow which remain in their chrysalis during the winter months.
Cut the area down to around 10cm using a scythe, strimmer or mower, leaving the cuttings for up to a week before removing. This will allow them to dry and shed seeds back into the soil.
Second Year
After twelve months the sward should be well established and requires little additional maintenance. Simply follow the same annual cut pattern (either in spring or autumn depending on your preference).
As an ongoing process, observe and remove any weeds which invade the area. Over time, some species within the mixture may become more dominant due to environmental factors and natural selection. To encourage diversity, simply reduce the number of dominant plants in order to restore the balance.
Overseeding
If overseeding into grassland, we recommend incorporating at least two 10cm cuts each year; at the beginning of March and November. This reduces the grass canopy, allowing light and air to reach the wildflowers and encourage growth.
Where aggressive grasses are dominating, it may be necessary to employ a more regular cutting regime to ensure the wildflowers are not smothered.
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