{"product_id":"crimson-clover-nitrogen-fixer","title":"Crimson Clover Nitrogen Fixer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eCrimson Clover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"23\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eCrimson Clover is the wildflower equivalent of turning up to a village fête in a red velvet suit. Bold, beautiful, and very much not here to blend politely into the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eWith its rich crimson flower spikes and lush green growth, this is one of the most visually striking clovers you can grow. It looks almost too glamorous to be useful, but useful it absolutely is. Bees love it, pollinators pile in, and gardeners have used clovers for generations to feed the soil, cover bare ground, and bring tired patches back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eCrimson Clover is especially brilliant if you want fast colour, quick coverage, and a big hit of wildlife value. It is often grown as a green manure or cover crop because, like other clovers, it can help fix nitrogen through its roots. In less glamorous terms, it is quietly doing underground admin while looking sensational above ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThis is a flower with main character energy. Part meadow plant, part soil improver, part pollinator buffet, part botanical show off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eCrimson Clover is quick, easy, and satisfyingly unfussy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eFor best results, sow onto clear, bare soil where the seed can make direct contact with the ground. Remove grass, weeds, and any heavy thatch first, then rake the surface so it is fine and crumbly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eSow from March to May, or from August to September. Spring sowing gives quicker same year results, while late summer or early autumn sowing lets plants establish before flowering the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eScatter the seed thinly and evenly over the prepared soil, then gently rake or press it in. Do not bury it deeply, it only needs light soil contact. Water gently after sowing if the weather is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eCrimson Clover prefers a sunny position and does best in reasonably free draining soil. It can cope with a range of garden soils, but it will struggle if the ground is permanently waterlogged or heavily shaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eRip, scatter, sow. That is the revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eNurture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eKeep the seedbed lightly moist while the seeds are germinating, especially in dry weather. Once established, Crimson Clover is pretty low maintenance and should not need feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eAvoid adding fertiliser or rich compost, especially if you are growing it as part of a wildflower style patch. Too much fertility encourages leafy growth and can give grasses and weeds the upper hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eIn the early stages, remove any big, fast growing weeds that try to smother the seedlings. Once Crimson Clover gets going, it usually forms good ground cover and can hold its own well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eIf you are growing it for flowers and pollinators, let it bloom fully before cutting. If you are growing it as a green manure or soil improver, it can be cut down and dug in before it sets seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eAfter flowering, it may self seed lightly in suitable conditions, but it is best treated as an annual or short lived plant rather than a permanent perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003ePots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eYes, Crimson Clover can grow in pots, and it can look fantastic doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eUse a pot with drainage holes, ideally at least 20cm wide for a decent display. Fill with a peat free, low nutrient or multipurpose compost mixed with a little grit or sand if you want to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eScatter the seed thinly over the surface, press it in gently, and cover with only a very light dusting of compost. Water carefully and keep the pot moist while the seed germinates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003ePlace the pot somewhere sunny. Crimson Clover likes light, and the stronger the light, the better the growth and flowering will usually be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003eOnce established, water when the compost starts to dry out. Do not let the pot sit permanently soggy, because clover may be tough, but it is not trying to become a pond plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003eResults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3891\"\u003eCrimson Clover usually flowers from late spring into summer, depending on when it is sown. Spring sowings can flower in the same year, while autumn sowings usually flower the following spring or early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"4130\"\u003ePlants typically grow to around 30 to 60cm tall, producing those unmistakable deep red flower heads that look brilliant in informal borders, meadow style patches, pollinator strips, allotments, veg gardens, and wildlife friendly corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4326\"\u003eIt is especially valuable for bees and other pollinators, providing a rich nectar source when in bloom. The dense growth also helps cover soil, reduce bare patches, and support healthier ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4562\"\u003eCrimson Clover is generally best treated as an annual. It grows quickly, flowers generously, and then bows out with theatrical dignity. In the right conditions it may self seed, but for the strongest repeat display, resow when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4682\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBasically, it is fast colour, bee appeal, and soil-supporting usefulness in one outrageously good looking red package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Revolution","offers":[{"title":"Standard Packet","offer_id":57921368490309,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":57921368523077,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":57921368555845,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":57921368588613,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57921368654149,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":57921368686917,"sku":null,"price":65.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4670\/1381\/files\/CrimsonClover.jpg?v=1780054245","url":"https:\/\/seedrevolution.co.uk\/products\/crimson-clover-nitrogen-fixer","provider":"Seed Revolution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}