{"product_id":"economy-general-purpose-wildflower-grass-seed-mix-annuals-5-95-1kg","title":"Economy General Purpose Wildflower \u0026 Grass Seed Mix with Annuals – 5\/95, 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn economical, all-round 5\/95 wildflower and grass seed mix that gives good value for money across a whole range of sites and soils. It carries the same robust flower species found in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1kg-general-purpose-wildflower-seed-mix-with-annuals-10-90\"\u003eGeneral Purpose Wildflower Seed Mix with Annuals (10\/90)\u003c\/a\u003e, and its added annuals make it ideal for sites with no mowing planned in the first year, letting the annuals flower and bring colour from year one. It is the most popular 5\/95 mix in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood value, all-round 5\/95 perennial wildflower mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits a whole range of sites and soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust flower species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded annuals flower in year one where no first-year mowing is planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% wildflowers and 95% grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen to sow\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best time to sow perennial wildflower seed is generally late summer to autumn (late August to October), when there is likely to be consistent moisture and warmth without extremes of cold or dry. Spring (late March to May) is usually the next best time, particularly where the ground is likely to be waterlogged 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\u003ch4\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003ePrepare the ground\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\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 product 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 and aftercare\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"13\"\u003eSuggested mowing regime\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\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\u003eYear 1\u003c\/td\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear 2 onwards\u003c\/td\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=\"4\"\u003eAllow to flower and seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCut and collect clippings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eLeave uncut unless growth is vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom March to May, if ongoing management as a wildflower meadow is not needed, you can simply cut and collect the clippings instead, continuing to manage the area as long grass by cutting 1-3 times per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany grasslands and meadows are traditionally managed by grazing, but mowing and removing the clippings can be used to replicate hay cutting and grazing. Always remove the clippings so nutrients are not returned to the soil: wildflower soils are usually kept low in nutrients to encourage species diversity.\u003c\/p\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\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5cm - 1.2m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril - November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"3\"\u003e5% Wildflowers\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirdsfoot 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Marigold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eChrysanthemum segetum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn Poppy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeadow Buttercup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eRanunculus acris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMusk Mallow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalva moschata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOx-Eye Daisy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeucanthemum vulgare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed 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