{"product_id":"1kg-cornfield-annuals-seed-mix-1","title":"Cornfield Annuals Wildflower Seed Mix 1kg – 20% Annual Wildflowers \u0026 80% Meadow Grasses, Spring or Autumn Sowing, Colour in First Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA versatile, striking mix of 20% annual wildflower seed and 80% meadow grasses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis traditional cornfield annuals mix can be sown in either spring or autumn and gives a bright display of colour in its first year. It copes with a wide range of soil types and can be harrowed and re-sown in later years, or the grasses can be left in place and managed under a 'long grass' policy or brought into a more regular mowing regime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic selection of cornfield annual wildflowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of 20% wildflowers and 80% grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be sown in spring or autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourful flowering display in the first year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits a wide range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be harrowed and re-sown in following years, or the grasses retained and managed as long grass or in a regular mowing regime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSowing Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowering Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g\/m2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5cm - 1.2m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay - October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"6\"\u003e20% Wildflowers\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeriod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn Cockle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgrostemma githago\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune-August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn Flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune-August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn Marigold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum segetum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune-October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn Poppy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune-September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn Chamomile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthemis arvensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune-July\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"4\"\u003e80% Grasses\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrowntop Bent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgrostis capillaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrested Dogstail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynosurus cristatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca trachyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheeps Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca ovina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth Stalked Meadow Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoa pratensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally, late summer\/autumn (late August-October) is the best time to sow perennial wildflower seed, as there is likely to be steady moisture and warmth without extremes of cold or drought. Spring (late March-May) is normally the next best time, especially where the ground is prone to waterlogging over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrepare the ground\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNew Seed Bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverseeding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove unwanted vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate the soil to a depth of 150 mm removing the stones and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel, then firm the seedbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRake the surface to produce a fine tilth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the grass short as possible and remove the clippings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove excess thatch to allow the seed to reach the soil surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf compacted, aerate the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProvide water\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eIf there has been little rainfall irrigate gently and slowly to fully wet through the soil profile\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSow seed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds evenly using the correct sowing rate for the seed mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause sowing rates for wildflower seed are low, it is usually helpful to mix the seed with a carrier material such as slightly damp sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the seeds into the soil using a roller or the back of a rake to ensure good seed to soil contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProvide water\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil surface moist but not wet until the seeds have germinated AND established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrrigate slowly and gently to avoid disturbing the seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eManagement \u0026amp; aftercare\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eSuggested mowing regime\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eLeave uncut unless growth is vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut and collect clippings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eLeave soil bare to allow germination and\/or sow new seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eAllow to flower and seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eLeave uncut until spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you do not need to keep managing the area as a wildflower meadow, in March-May you can instead just cut and collect the clippings, carrying on managing it as long grass by cutting 1-3 times per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrasslands and meadows have traditionally been managed by grazing, but mowing and taking away the clippings can mimic hay cutting and grazing. Removing clippings is important so nutrients are not returned to the soil, as wildflower soils are normally low in nutrients to encourage a greater diversity of species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855637254475,"sku":"TCP45","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/cornfield-annuals-wildflower-meadow-in-bloom.jpg?v=1792656784","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/1kg-cornfield-annuals-seed-mix-1","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}