{"title":"BYOB | Wildflower Pond Edges: Damp \u0026 Wild","description":"\u003cp\u003eWildflower Pond Edges: Damp \u0026amp; Wild brings a lush collection of UK native wildflowers that thrive in wet margins, adding soft colour, rich texture, and dependable wildlife support. Perfect for natural pond edges, boggy corners, and any garden space that stays cool, damp, and beautifully untamed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meadowsweet","title":"Meadowsweet Native Wildflower Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFilipendula ulmaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther names: meadow queen, lady of the meadow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeadowsweet, an absolute classic. You may not know this, but when you thought to yourself, \"I’d quite like some wildflowers, maybe my own little meadow\", you were thinking of Meadowsweet. Tall, white, complex, and quintessentially British.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNothing makes you think more longingly of warm British summer days than meadowsweet or a film by Richard Curtis. So it will be no surprise to you that Love Actually was supposed to climax with the whole cast dancing in a field of meadowsweet, but in the editing room they all thought it was too much, too British, too perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere’s been evidence of the use of Meadowsweet since the Bronze Age, whether it’s flavouring mead and wine, relieving headaches from said mead or wine or just as a perfume. But who cares when it’s this beautiful.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanding tall and resplendent, offering sweet smells of summer, and it’s easy to introduce. Meadow queen really will be the crowning glory of your garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheap and Easy Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScatter the seeds directly onto bare soil. Clear the area of any debris and lightly rake the soil to create a loose surface. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly rake again to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Involved Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a terram membrane to suppress unwanted vegetation. Add a layer of soil over the membrane, sow the seeds evenly, and press them in gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Meadowsweet seeds in the autumn (September to November) or early spring (March to May).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeadowsweet thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full sunlight to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWatering Schedule\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent moisture in the soil during the establishment phase. Once established, occasional watering may be necessary during dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBlooming Period\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeadowsweet blooms from early summer through late summer (June to August).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eExpected Plant Height\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeadowsweet typically grows to a height of 60 cm to 1.5 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eNo Grow No Fee\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimum of 2 years post sowing before claim can be made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Standard Packet","offer_id":48446633181509,"sku":"WS125","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g for 20m2","offer_id":48446633214277,"sku":"WS124","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g for 60m2","offer_id":48446633247045,"sku":"WS126","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g for 100m2","offer_id":48446633279813,"sku":"WS127","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g for 500m2","offer_id":48446633312581,"sku":"WS128","price":109.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg for 1000m2","offer_id":48446633345349,"sku":"WS129","price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4670\/1381\/files\/meadowsweet.jpg?v=1780057836"},{"product_id":"ragged-robin-rare-seed","title":"Ragged Robin Native Wildflower Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSilene flos-cuculi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOther names: crownflower, cuckoo flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eRagged Robin, a true classic of British wild flowers, but sadly it’s sight is in decline as Britain’s wild wet habitats continue to disappear. 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Clear the area of any debris and lightly rake the soil to create a loose surface. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly rake again to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMore Involved Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eUse a terram membrane to suppress unwanted vegetation. Add a layer of soil over the membrane, sow the seeds evenly, and press them in gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePlant Ragged Robin seeds in the spring (March to May) or early autumn (September to October).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eRagged Robin thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full sunlight to partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eWatering Schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMaintain consistent moisture in the soil during the establishment phase. 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Clear the area of any debris and lightly rake the soil to create a loose surface. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly rake again to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMore Involved Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eUse a terram membrane to suppress unwanted vegetation. Add a layer of soil over the membrane, sow the seeds evenly, and press them in gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePlant Purple Loosestrife seeds in the spring (March to May) or early autumn (September to October).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurple Loosestrife thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full sunlight to partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eWatering Schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMaintain consistent moisture in the soil during the establishment phase. Once established, occasional watering may be necessary during dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eBlooming Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurple Loosestrife blooms from mid-summer through early autumn (July to September).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eExpected Plant Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurple Loosestrife typically grows to a height of 60 cm to 1.5 metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNo Grow No Fee\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinimum of 2 years post sowing before claim can be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Seed Revolution","offers":[{"title":"Standard Packet","offer_id":49774541734213,"sku":"WS153","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packets","offer_id":49774541701445,"sku":"WS152","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4670\/1381\/files\/purple-loosetrife-seeds.jpg?v=1780057052"},{"product_id":"yellow-iris","title":"Yellow Iris Native Wildflower Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIris pseudacorus \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow Iris is long-lived perennial is perfect for wet habitats, thriving along watercourses, lakes, ponds, and damp meadows. Blooming from June to August, its large yellow flowers will brighten up the dampest and darkest of wild spaces. A great choice for naturalising wet areas, and a fantastically hardy flower making it perfect for the lazy gardener looking for an easy, and dependable splash of golden yellow.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheap and Easy Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a simple approach, scatter the seeds directly onto bare, moist soil in the autumn. This method relies on natural conditions for success, and while it requires minimal preparation, it can have a lower success rate. Ensure the area is cleared of debris and lightly rake the soil to create a loose surface. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly press them into the soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. 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