Empathy Mini Wildflower Meadow | 1.2 Lt – Covers 10m²

wildflower meadow. Position: full sun Soil: poor, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to August This easy to sow mini meadow is the ideal way to achieve the perfect habitat for pollinating insects like bees, bugs and butterflies. The pack contains wild flower seeds and a soil conditioner (Super Seaweed*) and Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi to ensure they get off to the best possible start. A valuable tool to help teach children the importance of bio-diversity in gardening, this kit is is ideal for both the experienced and novice gardener, as once sown the meadow will require very little aftercare. Each mini meadow will contain a mix of UK native wild flowers including cornflower, poppies, oxeye daisies, corn marigolds and many more. *Super Seaweed is derived from sustainably harvested kelp, which is manufactured using a unique cell burst process. This patented process ensures maximum retention of the growth stimulants found in kelp and contains a wide range of nutrients, vitamins and amino acids. Native species in our mixture: Yarrow – Achillea millefolium – perennial Corncockle – Agrostemma githago – annual Lesser knapweed – Centaurea nigra – annual Cornflower – Centaurea cyanus – annual Foxglove – Digitalis purpurea – biennial Viper’s bugloss – Echium vulgare – biennial Galium verum – Lady’s bedstraw – perennial Corn marigold – Glebionis segetum – annual Oxeye daisy – Leucanthemum vulgare – perennial Field Forget-me-not – Myosotis arvensis – annual Common poppy – Papaver rhoeas – annual Selfheal – Prunella vulgaris – perennial Meadow buttercup – Ranunculus acris – perennial White campion – Silene latifolia subsp. alba – perennial Red campion – Silene dioica – perennial Salad burnet – Sanguisorba minor – perennial Great mullein – Verbascum thapsus – perennial Garden care: Clear the area ready for sowing by removing weeds and other debris before sowing the seed in autumn or spring. Keep well watered and germination should commence within 28 days, although this will depend on the environmental conditions. Once the flowers have faded at the end of the year, mow the meadow at a high setting.