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Wildflower Seed Mixtures 100%

Wildflower seed mixtures of Native UK provenance. Wildflower seeds are specially produced or collected from wild meadows, then cleaned and selected for use. Boston Seeds offer a comprehensive range of quality wildlower seed mixtures, but frequently produce mixtures to customer specifications or provide specifications on request for particular habitats. Boston Seed wildflower meadow mixtures are rich and well balanced, with a range of colours, heights and prolonged flowering period. Call 0800 883 0169 for sales and advice. A Guide to Wildflower Species 

BSX 100%: Dual Purpose Mixture

  • A new and unique wildflower mixture containing 100% native wildflowers, designed for impact in the first year after sowing, as well as longevity.
  • First year colour from 30% of bold cornfield annuals, followed by 70% of perennials which begin flowering in the second year.
  • Sowing Rate: 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.
(Image taken in May 2012, sown in March 2011)

BSRE 100%: Restore & Enrich Mixture

  • Specially formulated for over-seeding into existing grassland. Even when grass is cut tight and raked, it is important to use the right species to establish, flourish and compete.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information

(Image taken August, sown March)

BSB 100%: Bees and Butterfly Wildflowers

  • Bright and beautiful native wildflowers, attractive to Bees and Butterflies, whilst creating a visually attractive meadow.
  • Carefully formulated to include 20 species from the Royal Horticultural Society "Perfect For Pollinators" list .
  • Contains; 23 native wildflower species plus Borage, Sainfoin and Dwarf Sunflower to encourage a wide range of pollinating insects and other wildlife.
  • Sowing Rate: 3 gms per sq/m (1kg sows 300 sq/m, 12kg sows 1 acre)
  • Mixture contents and information
  • (Image taken in August, from a March sowing)

BS Diamond Jubilee Mixture

  • New mix for 2012 to celebrate the Queens' Diamond Jubilee
  • Red, White and Blue patriotic colours
  • Flowers appear very quickly
  • Will keep flowering until the end of September
  • Mixture of medium height flowers 50- 60cm
  • A mixture of 100% annual wildflowers and cultivated species
  • Sow from mid march onwards
  • Cultivated species will die out in late Autumn
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3-4gms/sq.m
  • Mixture contents and information

BS1 100%: General Purpose Mixture

  • Contains 23 native species. This popular mixture will establish easily and contains species frequently found in a diverse range of soil types and habitats.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS2 100%: Chalk & Limestone Soils Mixture

  • Contains 23 native species. Species contained in this mixture are typically found in natural chalk and limestone meadows.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS3 100%: Dry, Sandy Loam Soils Mixture

  • Contains 25 native species. Species in this mixture are frequently found in grassland on lighter well drained soils which tend to be dry in summer, eg; sandy loams, stoney loams which crumble to the touch; well drained slopes and embankments.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq.m.
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS4 100%: Loam & Alluvial Soils Mixture

  • Contains 22 native species. Species in this mixture are frequently found on moisture retentive loamy soils, typical of many lowland meadows with free drainage.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS5 100%: Heavy Clay Soils Mixture

  • Contains 23 native species. Species in this mixture are frequently found in grassland on heavier soils subject to occasional/seasonal water logging. Suitable for low lying areas on clays and silts, or, locations with poor drainage.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS6 100%: Wetland & Pond Edge Mixture

  • Contains 23 native species. Species in this mixture are frequently found in grassland alongside streams, ponds and rivers and will also thrive in wet low lying land. Avoid sowing if there is imminent risk of flooding.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS7 100%: Hedgerow & Light Shade Mixture

  • Contains 21 native species. Species in this mixture are frequently found in hedgerows, woodland edges, clearings and open woods. Can also be sown in partial shade; hedge bottoms, tree plantations and woodland rides.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS8 100%: Woodland & Heavy Shade Mixture

  • Contains 24 native species.Species in this mixture are frequently found in wooded areas, alongside woodland edges and in clearings. Shade may be heavy or prolonged.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS9 100%: Cornfield Annuals Mixture

  • Contains 5 native species. The annual species included could be found in most cultivated soils and disturbed areas. They can be sown in a situation where 'instant' colour is required, or combined with other Boston Seeds mixtures containing perennial species when flowers are required during the first year.
  • Suitable for use as a "Wedding Favour"
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS10 100%: Coastal Areas Mixture

  • Contains 20 native species. Species in this mixture are frequently found in coastal areas that contain sandy loams, stony loams or calcareous loams. Able to tolerate moderate salinity
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

(Image taken August 2011, sown March 2011)

BS11 100%: Acidic Soils Mixture

  • Contains 21 native species. Species in this mixture are frequently found on poor acidic soils which tend to be dominated by a mineral or an organic content eg; heath land, peaty soils and moor land areas.
  • 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS12 100%: Flowering Lawn Mixture

  • Contains 8 native species. This sward will attract bees, butterflies and insects. In turn, it will encourage wild birds to feed on the plants and insects. Suitable for sowing into an existing lawn after suitable preparation.
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/m2
  • Mixture contents and information.
 

BS14 100%: Wild Bird Mixture

  • Contains 15 native species and 5 non-native species. 
  • This mixture contains species to attract butterflies, bees and other insects during the summer and produce seeds/grains for wild birds to feed on during the winter months
  • Certain seed producing species are annuals and ideally need to be spring sown
  • Sowing Rate: 100% 3g/sq. m
  • Mixture contents and information.

BS Annual Summer Bee Mixture

  • Bright and beautiful wildflowers, attractive to Bees and Butterflies, whilst creating a visually attractive meadow.
  • A mixture of 100% annual wildflowers and cultivated species
  • Sow from mid march onwards
  • Cultivated species will die out in late Autumn
  • Sowing Rate: 3 gms per sq/m (1kg sows 300 sq/m, 12kg sows 1 acre)
  • Mixture contents and information
 

BS Wedding Favours (100% Wildflowers)

For something different we offer a range of Wildflower mixes that would make ideal wedding favours if planted into small pots/ pails, or even put into pouches for your guests to plant the seed and watch them grow for themselves. We would recommend using either the BS9 100% Cornfield Annuals or the BSX 100%: Dual Purpose Wildflower Seed Mixture for " instant" colour.

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BS Handheld Spreader BS125

This user-friendly hand-held broadcast spreader has a 3kg capacity. It delivers the product evenly in a spreading pattern of 1.50-3.00m. This is a useful for spreading wildflower seeds, small gardens etc. Can be set for seed, fertiliser, weed n' feed.
  • 1kg Seed / 3kg Fertiliser
  • Flow control
  • Spreading pattern: 2 to 3 metres wide