Whatever the location or circumstances, wildflower mixtures are popular, versatile and beneficial to the environment.
Bright Seeds’ wildflower mixtures cater for the whole spectrum of situations, from a simple bumblebee mix to those aimed at soil type and setting – including hedgerow, margins and shade.
Deep-rooted cornflowers, field poppies, trefoils and clovers are typically found among mixtures that comprise 20-plus species, all carefully selected and balanced to give the very best results.
From amateur gardeners to landscape architects and from local authorities to country estates, almost everyone is a potential customer for wildflowers.
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Cotswold
MG5, MG6, CG4
Universal Wildflower Mixture
This mixture will give you good colour in the first year from the Cornfield Annuals and from then on you will start to see more and more other species. Suitable for most all soil types. The companion grass is of standard nature to suit most situation.
Blaze
Blaze is a blend of extremely colourful annual flowers perfect for brightening up areas of the farm, estate or large garden. With their striking mass of flower heads they attract many different insects and invertebrates. Any prospective land owner should have an area where this can grow and it never fails to impress!
Sown in early spring, these colourful flowers will start producing at the end of June and flower through October. Although most of the species are annuals this mix could last up to three years depending on how they are looked after. They tend to grow on most productive soils, but would prefer not to be in shade.
Cornfield Annuals
These fast growing brightly coloured annuals provide extensive cover all summer long and will look a picture in the first two years. Because this mix is made up from annuals, they rely on dropping their seed for the growth in the following year. After this first year, it is a good idea to lightly cultivate the land to promte early new spring growth. The Cornfield Annuial mix generally lasts one to three years depending on management.
Economy
This is a very versatile wildflower mixture with annuals included to give a burst of colour in the first year of planting. Some flowering legumes are included which are big favourites with pollinators. The inclusion of perennial species means that the mix will last for a number of years.
Wild Bee
A fast-growing vibrant mixture tailored towards bee species along with many other pollinators. The flowering window is long, with striking blue and purple flowers lasting right through the spring, summer and into the autumn. The wild bee mix is a vigorous mix that establishes quickly.
Old English Meadow
A firm favourite with growers for many years. Our Old English wildflower mix produces a natural display of wildflowers, with subtle pastel shades of flowers blooming throughout the spring and summer creating a stereotypical English countryside wildflower meadow habitat. The species are balanced to ensure they all establish nicely, but the standout species include sainfoin, ox-eye daisy and wild carrot.
Hedgerows, Margins & Shaded Areas
Often the areas set-aside for wildflower plots are next to a hedge or located in partial shade. This mix has been developed to grow well in these areas, whilst also fulfilling the objective of producing a vibrant display of colour. Species including red campion, field scabious and vetch produce long-lasting flowers that not only look great but also provide a huge amount of nectar for pollinator species.
Calcareous Soils
This wildflower mixture is a great option on chalky soil types, and the mix also works well for consolidating banks due to the deep-rooting traits of many of the wildflower species. This is a blend of 20 perennial wildflower species including cowslip, red campion and yarrow which will give a natural looking display of colour for many summers.
Heavy Soil
Establishing wildflowers on heavy soil types can be challenging, so we have developed this mixture containing a range of suitable wildflower species. These species can cope with acidic and compacted soils too, and will produce an array of white, yellow, pink and blue flowers throughout the summer.
Pond Edge
This mixture of flowering species can tolerate temporary water-logging so is designed for areas around ponds and streams. The species within the mix have very strong root structures so this mix works well for stabilising banks of newly created ponds too. In mid-summer the main flower colour is yellow and a huge number of pollinating insects will be attracted to the area.
Sandy Soils
Sandy soils are prone to drying out quickly, so this mixture contains drought tolerant wildflower species with deep root systems, along with a huge display of colour. As with most wildflowers this mixture thrives in low nutrient soils. This is a perennial mix so it will produce colour for many years after establishment.
Woodland Clearing
The ideal choice for woodland glades and rides. The mix can be steady to establish initially, but the bright show of flowers is well worth the wait. This is a perennial mix, so will continue to provide colour for many years.
Acid Soils
Our Acid Soil wildflower mixture is a carefully balanced blend of wildflower species, all of which can tolerate acidic soil types. As a guide if the soil pH is below 6.5 then this mix will be a good option. This is a perennial mixture so will last for many years with eye-catching species such as foxglove, yellow rattle and birds foot trefoil creating a colourful display of flowers through the spring and summer.
Yellow Rattle
Packed 0.5KG (Price inc VAT)