John Chambers Heritage Dual Purpose 100% Wildflower Seed Mix

John Chambers Heritage Butterfly Meadow 100% Wildflower Seed Mix is from the Heritage Range of Wildflower Seed from John Chambers, is a portfolio of British native mixes that have been developed and planted by landscapers, architects and garden designers over a 35-year history. Renowned for the quality of its seed, the Heritage range retains the original recipes created by the business founder John Chambers. All seed supplied is of optimum quality, will provide exceptional germination and is cleaned by hand ensuring that only pure and uncontaminated seed arrives at your project.

Ideal for use in areas where impact is required in the first growing season, the Cornfield Annual species including Poppy, Chamomile, Cornflower, Marigold and Corncockle will come through to give that burst of colour, while the slower-growing perennial species such as Musk Mallow, Lady’s Bedstraw, Teasel and Devil’s-Bit Scabious are all establishing, ready to really spring forth from Year 2 onwards. The annuals will normally only flower during Year 1, but you may still get a few appearing in subsequent years, from self-dispersal.

Designed to be used in sunnier spots, the diverse range of species within this mixture means it can be suitable for a range of environmental and soil conditions. If your selected environment has difficult elements including heavy shade or sitting water, we’d suggest thinking about one of our mixes which better suits your specific scenario.

A species-rich mixture of annuals and perennial species ideal for use where first year flowering is required.

Main Species Included in the Mix:

Corncockle, Field Poppy, Cornflower, Teasel, Wild Marjoram, Common Knapweed

*All wildflower seed mixes are subject to change, dependent on time of year, harvest and may include more species that listed above.

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.

Seed Pack Sizes Available

• 10g
• 100g
• 1kg+

Sowing Rates

• 100% - 3g/m²