High Nutrient Soils Annuals & Perennials Wildflower Mix

The high nutrient soils annuals & perennials wildflower mix can be used in areas that have previously been cultivated or which have high levels of nutrients. The mix contains both annual and perennial species to ensure flowering in the first year of sowing. Wildflower meadows are usually more suited to lower nutrient soils but this mix has been developed with a range of species which are better adapted to competing with other plants in a higher nutrient environment. Yellow Rattle is also included in the mix; this annual species helps meadows to establish wildflower by suppressing growth of grasses by up to 60%, leaving more space for the wildflowers to grow. The high nutrient soils annuals & perennials wildflower mix can be sown into an existing sward or onto newly prepared ground.

*Please Note: The contents of our wildflower mixtures will vary according to seed and species availability.

Product Summary

Type of Mix	Main Flowering Period	Sowing Rate	Bag Weight	Bag Coverage
100% wildflower	June - September	2 g/m2	0.25 kg	125 m2
			1 kg	500 m2

Mixture

The High nutrient soils annuals & perennials wildflower mix contains a range of annual wildflowers to give colour in the first year after sowing; this enables the perennial species to establish and begin flowering from year two onwards. The mix is composed of 100% native wildflowers.

Annual Wildflowers

Scientific Name	Common Name	100% mix
Agrostemma githago	Corncockle	10.0%
Anthemis arvensis	Corn chamomile	4.5%
Centaurea cyanus	Cornflower	6.0%
Glebionis segetum	Corn marigold	4.5%
Papaver rhoeas	Corn poppy	1.5%
Rhinanthus minor	Yellow rattle	7.0%

Perennial Wildflowers

Scientific Name	Common Name	100% mix
Achillea millefolium	Yarrow	1.4%
Centaurea nigra	Common knapweed	4.2%
Centaurea scabiosa	Greater knapweed	2.8%
Daucus carota	Wild carrot	2.8%
Digitalis purpurea	Foxglove	2.8%
Galium verum	Lady's bedstraw	4.2%
Hypericum perforatum	Common St John's wort	1.4%
Leucanthemum vulgare	Oxeye daisy	2.1%
Malva moschata	Musk mallow	2.1%
Medicago lupulina	Black medic	4.9%
Myosotis arvensis	Field forget-me-not	2.8%
Poterium sanguisorba	Salad burnet	5.6%
Primula veris	Cowslip	0.7%
Prunella vulgaris	Selfheal	3.5%
Ranunculous acris	Meadow buttercup	4.2%
Rumex acetosa	Common sorrel	3.5%
Salvia verbenaca	Wild clary	3.5%
Silene dioica	Red campion	4.2%
Silene latifolia	White campion	3.5%
Silene noctiflora	Night-flowering catchfly	3.5%
Tragopogon pratensis	Goat's-beard	2.8%

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Application Recommendations

Where to use

The high nutrient soils annuals & perennials wildflower mix can be used on all reasonably well-drained soils and is suitable for soils with higher fertility than most wildflower mixes.

Soil pH	Soil Types	Soil Fertility	Topography	Soil moisture
5.5 - 7.5	Any	Any	Upland Lowland	Well drained

When to use

In general, the best time for sowing perennial wildflower seeds is late summer/autumn (late August-October) when there is likely to be consistent moisture and warmth without extremes of cold or dry. Spring (late March-May) is usually considered the next best time to sow perennial wildflower seed, particularly if the ground is likely to be waterlogged over the winter.

Application Window
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

*The High nutrient soils annuals & perennials wildflower mix contains yellow rattle which needs around four months of temperatures < 5^°C to germinate. Therefore autumn sowings are generally best for this mix.

How to use

Prepare the ground
New Seed Bed	Overseeding
Remove unwanted vegetation Cultivate the soil to a depth of 150 mm removing the stones and debris Level, then firm the seedbed Rake the surface to product a fine tilth	Cut the grass short as possible and remove the clippings Remove excess thatch to allow the seed to reach the soil surface If compacted, aerate the soil
Provide water
If there has been little rainfall irrigate gently and slowly to fully wet through the soil profile
Sow seed
Sow seeds evenly using the correct sowing rate for the seed mix Because sowing rates for wildflower seed are low, it is usually helpful to mix the seed with a carrier material such as slightly damp sand Press the seeds into the soil using a roller or the back of a rake to ensure good seed to soil contact
Provide water
Keep the soil surface moist but not wet until the seeds have germinated AND established Irrigate slowly and gently to avoid disturbing the seeds

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Management & aftercare

Livestock grazing

Grazing with livestock is an effective method of managing wildflower meadows and grasslands because it creates uneven growth and distribution of species which leads to habitat niches. Grazing is also a good option in areas where it is difficult to utilise machinery, perhaps because it is too wet or because the ground is too rough.

Suggested grazing regime
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Graze if ground conditions allow		Remove livestock to allow the plants to flower					Graze with between 0.4-1 LU/ha

Mowing

Mowing and removing the clippings can be used to replicate the process of hay cutting and grazing. It is important to remove clippings to avoid nutrients being returned to the soil. Soils for wildflowers are usually low in nutrients to encourage species diversity.

Suggested mowing regime
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Leave uncut unless growth is vigorous		Cut and collect clippings	Allow to flower and seed				Cut and collect clippings		Leave uncut unless growth is vigorous

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For further information regarding the High Nutrient Soils Annuals & Perennials Wildflower Mix or to discuss placing a bulk order, please contact our technical sales team on 01952 897917.

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Find more information in our guide How To Create and Maintain Wildflower and Ornamental Flowering Meadows