No meadow? No problem. Love Blooms Eternal proves that you do not need acres of land, a country estate or an inconveniently large garden to join the wildflower revolution.
This 100% wildflower mix contains nine species selected to bring colour, character and pollinators to pots, planters and window boxes. It is a little meadow with absolutely no intention of behaving small.
This is a 100% wildflower mix.
Wildflowers included:
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Oxeye Daisy
Borage
Red Clover
Corncockle
Self Heal
Corn Marigold
White Clover
Field Poppy
When to sow For best results, sow from March to May or August to October.
Where to sow Grow in pots, troughs, window boxes or bare garden soil in sun or light partial shade.
How to sow Remove existing grass and weeds to expose bare soil. Lightly rake the surface, scatter the seed evenly, then gently press or tread it into the soil. Do not bury the seed deeply.
Sowing rate Scatter thinly and evenly.
Measurements and timings are only a guide. Growing is not an exact science, so do not worry if everything is not perfectly placed.
Keep the soil or compost damp while seedlings establish. Remove obvious weeds and do not feed. Leave some seed
heads to set seed before cutting back.
Yes, this mix can be planted in pots, troughs and window boxes. Use a container with drainage holes and low nutrient compost. Scatterthe seed thinly, press it in gently and keep the surface damp while it establishes.
Flowering Late spring through summer.
Height Approximately 15 cm to 80 cm.
What to expect Cornfield annuals may flower in the first year, while the perennial species can return in later seasons. Leave some seed heads to encourage self seeding.
Wildlife value The flowers provide pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other visiting insects.
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No meadow? No problem. Love Blooms Eternal proves that you do not need acres of land, a country estate or an inconveniently large garden to join the wildflower revolution.
This 100% wildflower mix contains nine species selected to bring colour, character and pollinators to pots, planters and window boxes. It is a little meadow with absolutely no intention of behaving small.
Contents
This is a 100% wildflower mix.
Wildflowers included:
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Oxeye Daisy
Borage
Red Clover
Corncockle
Self Heal
Corn Marigold
White Clover
Field Poppy
Planting
When to sow For best results, sow from March to May or August to October.
Where to sow Grow in pots, troughs, window boxes or bare garden soil in sun or light partial shade.
How to sow Remove existing grass and weeds to expose bare soil. Lightly rake the surface, scatter the seed evenly, then gently press or tread it into the soil. Do not bury the seed deeply.
Sowing rate Scatter thinly and evenly.
Measurements and timings are only a guide. Growing is not an exact science, so do not worry if everything is not perfectly placed.
Nurture
Keep the soil or compost damp while seedlings establish. Remove obvious weeds and do not feed. Leave some seed
heads to set seed before cutting back.
Pots
Yes, this mix can be planted in pots, troughs and window boxes. Use a container with drainage holes and low nutrient compost. Scatterthe seed thinly, press it in gently and keep the surface damp while it establishes.
Results
Flowering Late spring through summer.
Height Approximately 15 cm to 80 cm.
What to expect Cornfield annuals may flower in the first year, while the perennial species can return in later seasons. Leave some seed heads to encourage self seeding.
Wildlife value The flowers provide pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other visiting insects.
