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Water’s Edge Soils 80/20 Meadow Wildflowers – JC9005

An 80/20 grass and wildflower mix for damp, water-retentive soils. Ideal for BNG, wetlands, pond edges, floodplains, and long-term ecological meadows.

Water’s Edge Soils 80/20 Meadow Wildflowers (JC9005) is a robust meadow seed mixture designed for damp soils with high water retention and seasonal drainage. Combining 80% resilient grasses with 20% native wildflowers, this mix establishes a long-lasting, species-rich sward suitable for wetlands, pond edges, floodplains, and water-sensitive landscapes.

The grass component includes Strong Creeping Red Fescue, Chewings Fescue, Hard Fescue, and Browntop Bent, selected for their ability to establish quickly, tolerate seasonal wet and dry cycles, and maintain sward structure. The wildflower component mirrors JC8005, providing long flowering seasons, ecological function, and pollinator support, while remaining low-maintenance.

JC9005 is ideal for BNG delivery, parkland, development sites, wetland restoration, riparian buffer zones, and low-input meadow creation, delivering visual appeal and biodiversity benefits in high-water retention soils.

  • Seedbed Preparation: Prepare a fine, firm seedbed. Remove competitive species before sowing.
  • Sowing Time: Best sown in spring or autumn when soil moisture is consistent.
  • Sowing Rate: Broadcast evenly and lightly roll for good seed-to-soil contact.
  • Establishment: Grasses stabilise the sward quickly; wildflowers will flower from the first season. Full meadow diversity develops over 2–3 seasons.
  • Management: Cut once or twice annually depending on objectives. Remove arisings to avoid nutrient build-up.
  • Long-Term Care: Avoid fertiliser and minimise soil disturbance to maintain botanical diversity.

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Height 20–200cm depending on species and moisture conditions
Usage Wetland restoration, pond and river margins, BNG delivery, parkland, damp grassland, floodplain planting, conservation habitats

Core species, colours and flowering period

 

Flower Col A M J J A S O
Avens; Water – Geum rivale
Bird’s-foot-trefoil – Lotus corniculatus
Meadow Buttercup – Ranunculus acris
Red Campion – Silene dioica
Oxeye Daisy – Leucanthemum vulgare
Gypsywort – Lycopus europaeus
Iris; Yellow/Flag – Iris pseudacorus
Musk Mallow – Malva moschata
Meadowsweet – Filipendula ulmaria
Purple; Loosestrife – Lythrum salicaria
Selfheal – Prunella vulgaris
Sneezewort – Achillea ptarmica
Teasel – Dipsacus fullonum

 

Location overview Best suited to open, damp soils with high water retention, including pond margins, wet meadows, marshy areas, and seasonal floodplains. Performs well in both rural and urban water-sensitive landscapes.
Shade tolerance Prefers full sun to light partial shade. Flowering may reduce under dense shade.
Soil type Damp, high-water retention soils with seasonal drainage. Can tolerate temporary waterlogging in winter.
Soil fertility Low to moderate fertility is ideal. Avoid fertiliser applications to maintain wildflower diversity.
Moisture Tolerates winter waterlogging and remains resilient during drier summer periods once established.

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