Wildflower
mixtures are available for any shaded soil, except very deep shade under
conifers and some dense crowned broadleaf trees like beech and sycamore.
but as all tree grow tall, eventually enough sunlight gets below the tree
to allow germination. if in doubt, if nothing grows under the shade of
your trees, neither will our wildflower seed mixtures.
Woodland and shade lovers will not form a meadow,
think more a ground flora, introduce shrub and climbers to trap leaves and
block the wind, any harsh condition is the true enemy of these tender
plant species
Walls, buildings and other features also cause
problems, so don't expect a meadow, instead we offer a collection of
species that will eventually grow.
Unlike all other wildflower mixtures woodland
species CAN tolerate high fertility soils, often associated
with ash or alder woodland, however the trees have locked up most
nutrients, so in truth the soil may not be as fertile as once way before
the trees were planted, flooded wetland is different as new nutrients wash
in each year, but as flooded woodland is an important habitat for conservation
, we will sort you out
Most Woodland or Shade loving species grow slowly,
either over winter and into spring to flower early, before the
leaves come on the trees or it gets too hot.
Grass is the enemy of most shady lovers.
True woodland species are stunning and can form immense
blocks of single colour, Bluebells, Red Campion, Foxglove and Bugle.
We Collect and Grow about 20 woodland species
(see mixture specification -species lists)
Pre-sowing: NEVER CULTIVATE OR CHANGE SOIL
LEVELS AROUND TREES. it will damage and weaken the trees.
As soils are often too root filled to cultivate,
clearing weeds before sowing can be problematic, we recommend, strimming
away the tough weeds like bramble and ivy, allow the re-growth to form and
spray off.
Sowing: Aim to sow in early Spring or
early Autumn. Do not sow in mid Summer
Maintenance: Very little ,provide weeds are
controlled, no cutting required, but occasional strimming or surface
rolling to knock back brambles is required.
Retain leaf litter, dead brash, pruning and dont
dump grass clipping in heaps instead spread them about lighty |