Wildflower Seed Mixtures 20%

Wildflower seed mixtures containing 20% native wildflower seeds suitable for establishing rich wild flower meadows in a range of habitats. The method of creating wildflower meadows using 80% of appropriate grasses, with 20% of native wildflower seeds, based on research by the Nature Conservancy Council which has been adopted as an industry standard. Boston Seeds wildflower meadow mixtures are rich and well balanced, with a range of colours, heights and prolonged flowering period. All details are available from links in the product description. A Guide to Wildflower Species 

BSX: Dual Purpose Wildflower Seed Mixture

  • This is a new mixture designed for immediate impact, as well as longevity. First year colour from bold cornfield annuals, followed by perennials that take longer to establish and develop.
  • Sowing Rate: 70/30 - 5 gms/m2
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(Image taken November, sown March)

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BS1: General Purpose Wildflower Seed Mixture

  • Contains 21 native species. This popular mixture will establish easily and contains species frequently found in a diverse range of soil types and habitats.
  • Sowing Rate: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS2: Chalk & Limestone Soils Wildflower Mixture

  • Contains 22 native species. Species contained in this mixture are typically found in natural chalk and limestone meadows.
  • Sowing Rate: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS3: Dry, Sandy Loam Soils Mixture

  • Contains 20 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: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS4: 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: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS5: Heavy Clay Soils Mixture

  • Contains 22 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: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS6: Wetland & Pond Edge Mixture

  • Contains 20 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: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS7: Hedgerow & Light Shade Mixture

  • Contains 20 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: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS8: Woodland & Heavy Shade Mixture

  • Contains 18 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: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS9: Cornfield Annuals Mixture

  • Contains 6 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.
  • Sowing Rate: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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(Image taken August, sown March)

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BS10: Coastal Areas Mixture

  • Contains 15 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: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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(Image taken August 11, sown March 2011)

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BS11: Acidic Soils Mixture

  • Contains 22 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.
  • Sowing rate: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS12: 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: 90/10 - 5 gms/m2.
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BS14: Wild Bird Wildflower Seed Mixture

  • Contains 19 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
  • Sowing Rate: 80/20 5 gms/m2.
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BS15: Butterfly & Bee Wildflower Mixture

  • Contains 21 native species. Species in this mixture have been chosen to attract wildlife into the area, containing a good selection of nectar and pollen rich plants and annual species.
  • Sowing Rate: 80/20 - 5 gms/m2.
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(Image taken August, sown March)

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BSWF10: Wildflower Meadow & Field Margin

  • An inexpensive mixture to sow large areas with wildflowers or use it in conjunction with one our other wildflower meadow mixtures
  • Wild grasses, legumes and wildflowers form the basis for of this environmentally enhancing mixture, providing a rich habit for insects, birds and small mammals.
  • Contains 8 meadow grass species along with, Black knapweed, Birdsfoot trefoil, Self heal, Ladys bedstraw, Black medic, Red clover, Ox-eye daisy, Yarrow and Sainfoin 
  • Sowing rate  = 40-50kg per hectare. Packsize = 20kg 

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BS-125 Handheld Broadcast Spreader

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

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