Description
A diverse mix of wildflower species that were once common in Irish meadows across the country, before the intensification of agriculture.
This mix of 100% native Irish wildflowers is suitable for dry-to-moist soils that are neither overly acid or overly alkaline.
Species List:
Birdsfoot Trefoil, Black Meddick, Cat's Ear, Purple Loosestrife, Ragged Robin, Red Clover, Corn Marigold, Corn Poppy, Corncockle, Cornflower, Cowslip, Devil's-bit Scabious, Kidney Vetch, Lady's Bedstraw, Lesser Knapweed, Meadow Buttercup, Meadowsweet, Ox-Eye Daisy, Ribwort Plantain, Rough Hawksbit, Selfheal, Smooth Hawksbit, Sorrel, Common Vetch, Wild Angelica, Wild Carrot, Yarrow, Yellow Agrimony, Fleabane, Yellow Rattle.
Mixture Specifications:
pH range: Suits mid-range soils, neutral pH. Not intended to be sown on very wet acid or alkaline soils.
Aspect: Sunny
Life Cycle: Contains Cornfield Annuals, Perennials and Biennials.
Height Range: 40cm - 120cm
Flowering Period: May to September.
Fertility Range: Will grow on any soil: the less fertile the soil, the less cutting will be required.
Wintergreen: Moderate
Seed Sowing Rates:
Normal sowing rates:
Pure wildflowers - no grass: 1.5 grams per metre.
Added grass seed: 1.5 grams per metre (depending on grass species).
Maintenance:
Competes well with native fine grass species. Must be cut once per year. All cuttings should be raked up and removed, as with all meadows.
