{"title":"Best selling products","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gift-vouchers","title":"£50 Habitat Aid Gift Voucher","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's such a huge variety in our shop it can be difficult to decide what to buy as a present, so why not go for the safe option and buy a gift voucher? We can deliver a smart looking voucher by snail mail, or on request by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994298564653,"sku":"tgg-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/voucher.gif?v=1605210173"},{"product_id":"pruning-saw","title":"Pruning Saw","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Niwaki pruning saws are high quality saws from Japan. We think they're the best we've used. The saw blade is ultra thin, giving a precision cut with less effort. They both cut beautifully, and will easily deal with pruning and coppicing stems which are too big for a smaller folding saw - the GR270 is as large as pruning saws get. Pruning has never been easier or more pleasing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger fixed 11 inch blade saw (the GR270) has a rubber grip and comes with its own holster. The standard 7 inch blade (GR210) is a folding saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier: Niwaki\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Niwaki GR210","offer_id":31994298826797,"sku":"tgg-2","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Niwaki GR270","offer_id":31994298859565,"sku":"tgg-2","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/NiwakiGR210.jpg?v=1671466409"},{"product_id":"digging-knife","title":"Digging Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Hori Hori knife for weeding, digging holes for bulbs, and a hundred other uses...I was really pleased to stumble on this, which was a familiar tool from our time living in Japan. It would be brilliant for hand weeding small meadows - or whatever - and planting bulbs. A great piece of kit, and amazing that a Western alternative digging knife doesn't exist. The blade is made from carbon steel, and the knife comes with a canvas holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier: Niwaki\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994299645997,"sku":"tgg-3","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Horihoriknifeandholster.jpg?v=1680076536"},{"product_id":"secateurs","title":"Secateurs","description":"\u003cp\u003eMainichi - \"everyday\" - secateurs are the first choice for professional gardeners in Japan and it's easy to see why. They're made from high carbon steel and are simple, sharp and strong. Unlike western secateur brands like Felco which rely on cushioning and gearing for a smooth feel, these have a more direct action, resulting in a very clean, efficient cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big chunky catch at the bottom has a crisp action that's easy to use, even with cold wet hands or muddy gloves, and the spring is well secured and never accidentally pops out. These secateurs are things of great beauty. Perfect for general use around the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecateur supplier : Niwaki\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994302496813,"sku":"tgg-4","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/qdtAJIo.jpg?v=1645644553"},{"product_id":"biodegradable-mulch-mat","title":"Weed Suppression Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulch mats will retain moisture and remove grass and weed competition, so \u003ca href=\"\/Hedges.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehedge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e plants - any plants - will grow faster and more strongly as a result. Without them you'll need to weed manually or use chemicals. Recent advances have meant we can offer them as biodegradable, which isn't just good for the environment but also the plants themselves, as water can penetrate them in a way it couldn't woven polypropylene. They're also easier to cut than the old plastic ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two options - individual 50cmX50cm mats or an economy 1mX30m roll. If my maths is right the roll would be enough for 60 individual mats. You can buy the mats with or without fixing pegs; choose the \"with pegs\" option and each mat will come with 4 biodegradable pegs, and a roll with 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rolls are made from 100% recycled jute, with a fully biodegradable hessian backing. The individual mats are a slightly different material, but are also entirely made from biodegradable natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will last for two to three years; perfect for the establishment of a new plant. You can either cut them down the middle to the centre to allow planting. or make a small hole in the middle if you're planting a small whip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch mat supplier : Green-tech\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"50cmX50cm mat","offer_id":36921256018070,"sku":"tgg-11","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mX30m roll","offer_id":36921256050838,"sku":"tgg-12","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cmX50cm mat \u0026 pegs","offer_id":36921293439126,"sku":"","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mX30m roll \u0026 pegs","offer_id":36921300811926,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/s-l300.jpg?v=1634911215"},{"product_id":"tree-planting-pack","title":"Tree Planting Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA strong 1.2m stake, biodegradable mulch mat, pegs, and tree tie for larger, standard sized trees. Will give initial support and help retain moisture and keep the stem weed free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : RV Roger Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994305085485,"sku":"tgg-12","price":13.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tree-guards-for-smaller-trees","title":"Guards for Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eFully compostable or biodegradable high performance tree guards, 60cm or 1.2m tall. Guards are essential for any planting scheme in areas where there are deer or rabbits, and also give developing plants support and shelter. The 1.2m size is appropriate for protecting from most deer species, and the 60cm size proof against voles and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for use for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/products\/fruit-tree-planting-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e or larger trees, which will need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/stakes-ties-standard-trees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estake and tie\u003c\/a\u003e , but ideal for woodland planting of plants up to 150cm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tree guards are made in Hull from FSC certified pine offcuts. Even the cable ties are biodegradable, so the guards and stakes can just be left in place to break down into water, CO2 and biomass. This means no removal and recovery, which saving more than compensates for their higher initial cost compared to plastic guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach guard comes with a fixing stake included, which should be positioned downwind from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : Green-tech\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"120 cm","offer_id":31994306363437,"sku":"tgg-14","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60cm","offer_id":44358006997242,"sku":"","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/files\/Rainbow-Terra-Tree-Shelter_7.jpg?v=1689769841"},{"product_id":"shrub-shelters","title":"Shrub Shelters","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese flatpack shrub guards with stake supports are ideal for protecting bushier plants - Holly etc. - from rabbits and off target strimming! They will also protect young plants against wind damage. The stake just slots neatly into the pocket at the corner of the guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're made from Earthboard, which is made from FSC certified wood fibre and is both 100% compostable and biodegradable. A HUGE improvement from the old plastic guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're 60cm high and 10cm across, which makes them proof against hares, rabbits and voles. Our package also includes a 90cm stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : Green-tech\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994308558893,"sku":"tgg-15","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Earthboard-Tree-Shelter-guard-BioTube_1-2.jpg?v=1634909097"},{"product_id":"fruit-tree-planting-kit","title":"Fruit Tree Planting Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small bag of mycorrhyzal fungus to promote initial establishment, cane and compostable spiral guard recommended for use with our maiden fruit trees. The mycorrhyzal fungus will give them a jump start and the spirals protection against rabbits and hares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : R.V. Roger Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994309476397,"sku":"tgg-16","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"preplanted-coir-mats-for-ponds","title":"Coir mats for ponds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoir mats for ponds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coir for our mats is imported from Sri Lanka as highly compressed fibre, which reduces shipping volumes by 80%. It's a sustainably and organically produced waste product of coconut production. The coir fibre takes around 10 years to rot down, so they're a perfect growing medium for pond plants. It's inert and pH neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard plant mix we use is the one shown in the established mat pictured, and we've found from experience it's one that works well. These marginal plants are all native to the UK, and non invasive. The mats are planted at 10 plants per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coir will expand to accommodate the plants' root systems as they grow. All the plants supplied with them are grown at a British nursery from guaranteed native seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePond Liners\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're using the mats on a butyl liner it's very important that the mats are in really good contact with the water - i.e. a significant part of them - 70% to 100% - are at or just below water level. As you can see from the photos this is much less important if you're laying them on top of soil, for obvious reasons - the plants can root down into the bank. If they are in deeper water you may find the bottom edge needs weighing down with stones. If you experience several weeks without rain do keep an eye on them and water if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product was originally designed for large scale bio-engineering projects, but works just as well for domestic ponds. The mats need to be in contact with water but are designed to sit on a pond or river bank, covering a butyl liner, for example. They can offer a brilliant solution to planting a lined pond, but do also make sure the liner is good quality. If your pond is under around 12m circumference we don't recommend using these mats all the way around it as water travels up through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoir Pricing and Product Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've made a short video about our coir matting. I can't promise George Clooney, but it'll give you the gist of the product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7im5XC9bJvQ?si=lxCwPiDHU9_6jLDN\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer unplanted individual 2mX0.5m mats and accompanying plug plants for you to plant. These come with an instruction leaflet and are what we sell online here. PLEASE NOTE that these plants are much smaller than the established plants in the preplanted mats shown in the photos, so we supply 20 per mat. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us \u003c\/a\u003efor details and pricing for the preplanted mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/files\/Coir_mat_single_480x480.jpg?v=1626094996\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/files\/Coir_mat_single_480x480.jpg?v=1626094996\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : Gower Wildflowers Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994316750893,"sku":"pr1","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/coir_mats.jpg?v=1620067687"},{"product_id":"aquatic-native-plants-water-lilies","title":"Aquatic Native Plants: Water Lilies","description":"\n  \u003cp\u003eWhite Water Lily, or Nymphaea alba - pictured. More suitable for smaller ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nuphar_lutea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYellow Water Lily,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or Brandy Bottle (Nuphar lutea) - the most vigorous, a bit of a thug!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers: June-August\u003cbr\u003e Supplier : Anglo Aquatics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: there is a minimum overall order size of £100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"White Water Lily","offer_id":31994325205037,"sku":"pr4","price":43.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Water Lily","offer_id":31994325237805,"sku":"pr4","price":41.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/files\/White_water_lily_2.jpg?v=1783690353"},{"product_id":"aquatic-native-plants-marginals","title":"Marginal Aquatic Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAquatic Native Plants: Marginals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese native marginal plants are recommended by the Freshwater Habitats Trust (do join - it's one of my favourite charities!). Some extend out into the water and provide a submerged habitat for animals, others will give you structure and height, up to around 75cm. They're very pretty too and a good resources for a range of pollinators, including bees. If you would like any individual species of native marginal plant please \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/Contact.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003c\/b\u003ealthough I'm afraid we can only supply these in reasonable numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of plants for water margins includes either 42 or 77 plants selected from the species below in generous 110cc plugs or bare root (depending on the time of year). If you only want to order the 42 plant collection - i.e. below our £100 minimum spend - you can do so through our sister website, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishpondplants.co.uk\/collections\/plant-collections\/products\/aquatic-native-plants-marginals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Pond Plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like a complete selection of beautiful native plants for your pond, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/Wildlife-Pond-Native-Plant-Collection.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewildlife pond plant collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that these plants are only available on a seasonal basis. The nursery grows new stock from autumn to early spring, so we do not deliver over this period. Plants delivered at the beginning of the season may still be dormant, as they're not grown under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subhead\"\u003eSpecies Selected From:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Mint (Mentha aquatica)\u003cbr\u003eWater Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides)\u003cbr\u003eMarsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris)\u003cbr\u003eYellow Flag Iris (Iris Pseudacorus)\u003cbr\u003eBrooklime (Veronica beccabunga) \u003cbr\u003ePurple Loosestrife (Lythrum Salicaria)\u003cbr\u003eGypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) \u003cbr\u003eSoft rush (Juncus effusus)\/Hard rush (Juncus inflexus)\/Articulated rush (Juncus articulatus)\u003cbr\u003eWater figwort (Scrophularia auriculata)\u003cbr\u003eMeadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : Gower Wildflowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/files\/PH_Logo_registration_number_box_0093_Habitat_Aid.jpg?v=1731495107\" width=\"212\" height=\"136\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"42 plants","offer_id":40121964855446,"sku":"pr5","price":93.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"77 plants","offer_id":40121964888214,"sku":"pr6","price":153.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Marginals_279551fa-7e02-4ebe-b706-eff39ec75e6f.jpg?v=1614681816"},{"product_id":"aquatic-native-plants-for-marshy-areas","title":"Wildflowers for Boggy Areas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWildflowers for Boggy Areas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are some of our prettiest native plants for damp and boggy areas. If you would like individual species of native plant for wet areas please \u003ca href=\"\/Contact.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eget in touch;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e the chances are we can supply it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection of wet loving wildflowers includes 77 plants selected from five of the species below (according to availability) in generous 110cc plugs. All these plugs are grown in the UK, from seed from plant populations in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that these plug plants are only available on a seasonal basis. The nursery grows new stock from autumn to early spring, so we do not deliver over this period. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that most plants supplied at the beginning of the season are only just renewing growth and some may still be dormant, as they're not grown under glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsh-marigold (Caltha palustris)\u003cbr\u003eRagged-robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi)\u003cbr\u003eYellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus)\u003cbr\u003eMarsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris) \u003cbr\u003ePurple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)\u003cbr\u003eYellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris)\u003cbr\u003eMeadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)\u003cbr\u003eWater Avens (Geum rivale)\u003cbr\u003eGypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) \u003cbr\u003eCuckoo flower (Cardamine pratensis) \u003cbr\u003eSkullcap (\u003cspan\u003eScutellaria galericulata)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHemp agrimony (Eupatoria cannabinum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like a complete selection of beautiful native plants for your pond, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/Wildlife-Pond-Native-Plant-Collection.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewildlife pond plant collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : Gower Wildflowers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994326417453,"sku":"pr6","price":153.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/loosestrife_brimstone.jpg?v=1614373682"},{"product_id":"yarrow-achillea-millefolium","title":"Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYarrow (Achillea millefolium)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a member of the daisy family and is therefore a good insect attractant in spite of its subdued appearance and tiny flowers. Smaller insects such as hoverflies particularly like it, collecting the pollen when it first appears, but some of the meadow butterflies, especially the meadow brown, will take Yarrow nectar. The off-white flowers are not striking but those that naturally occur with a flush of pink add something special to a summer meadow. Yarrow's feathery leaves have a pungent aromatic scent (and are an occasional larval food plant for the little lime-speck pug moth) and yarrow's stiff stems are an important meadow component providing structure and support for more lax growers. Yarrow flowers in mid summer and continues to provide nectar and pollen for insects as late in the year as September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Yarrow in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it here on its own, as seed, or in trays of 104 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e Our Yarrow plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.6000 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994329694253,"sku":"pc1","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994329727021,"sku":"pc1","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Yarrow.jpg?v=1605210397"},{"product_id":"agrimony-agrimonia-eupatoria","title":"Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Agrimony is an attractive and easy going perennial, with spikes of pretty yellow flowers. It will tolerate a wide range of soil types so long as they are well drained, and pops up in a variety of situations, from grassland to roadside verge and woodland margin. You would recognize burred Agrimony fruit, which catches on trousers and dogs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Agrimony in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it here on its own, as seed, 55cc plug plants, or in more generous half litre pots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e\nOur Agrimony plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance  \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.60 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994330480685,"sku":"pc2","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994330546221,"sku":"pc2","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Agrimony.jpg?v=1616584541"},{"product_id":"lesser-knapweed-centaurea-nigra","title":"Lesser Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLesser Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all meadow flowers, Lesser or Common knapweed, Centaurea nigra is arguably the best in terms of its wildlife value. It attracts hoverflies, honey bees and bumblebees, and is also is a favourite of many butterfly species including meadow brown, ringlet and small tortoiseshell, which all feed from its nectar. Common knapweed's large edible seeds make it just about the perfect all-round long lived meadow plant. The stiff stems provide support for other more lax species such as the bedstraws, and in wet weather it prevents the damp grasses from flattening, helping to keep a meadow looking good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon knapweed flowers are a reddish purple and appear from early summer right through to September when the seeds are actively sought out by flocks or 'charms' of goldfinches making it a very important food source for the young juvenile birds. In addition, the many tiny insects Common knapweed attracts encourage other bird species such as robins, warblers and wrens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesser knapweed is distinct from Centaurea scabiosa - \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Greater-Knapweed--Centaurea-scabiosa.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreater Knapweed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - which prefers taller swards on calcareous soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlants And Seeds For Sale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Lesser, or Common knapweed in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it here on its own, as seed or small 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ Emorsgate\u003cbr\u003e Our knapweed plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.400 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994331004973,"sku":"pc3","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994331037741,"sku":"pc3","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Lesserknapweed.jpg?v=1634317414"},{"product_id":"greater-knapweed-centaurea-scabiosa","title":"Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGreater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa, shares the many attractions of Lesser, or \u003ca href=\"\/Lesser-Knapweed--Centaurea-nigra.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon knapweed.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Its flowers are slightly larger and have extended heads, although the main difference between the two are the habitats they enjoy; Greater knapweed is more a flower of taller, less managed swards. Both are equally valuable nectar plants, and flower towards the end of the season, typically from mid July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlants And Seeds For Sale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Greater knapweed in our \u003ca href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it here on its own, as seed or small 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e Our Greater knapweed plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.150 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994331267117,"sku":"pc4","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994331299885,"sku":"pc4","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/greaterknapweed2.jpg?v=1634317274"},{"product_id":"foxglove-digitalis-purpurea","title":"Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Plants and Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The native foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, is the most lovely biennial, beloved particularly by long tongued bumblebees. Our native foxglove is - guess what - purple. As a woodland plant it likes dappled shade and grows quite happily in relatively dark spots. Foxgloves self-seed prolifically, and its seeds will germinate in disturbed soil. The leaves and flowers of Digitalis are poisonous. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply native foxgloves in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it here on its own, as seed or 55cc plug plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e\nOur foxglove plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance  \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.13000 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994331627565,"sku":"pc5","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994331660333,"sku":"pc5","price":115.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Foxglove_10e4acf7-7c6a-47fc-bff2-f3ee3b232030.jpg?v=1605210423"},{"product_id":"viper-s-bugloss-echium-vulgare","title":"Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eViper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare)\u003c\/h3\u003e\nViper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) is perhaps the Bumblebees' favourite wildflower and a nectar magnet for butterflies and moths. Its bright blue trumpet flowers give a lovely show from June to September. Drought resistant, bugloss prefers light sandy soils. Found in several of our wildflower mixes, Viper's bugloss also looks good in a formal garden and \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pbase.com\/hedgerhedger\/image\/135608872\"\u003e\u003cb\u003een masse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Viper's bugloss in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and we also sell it on its own here in 104 plant trays of 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e Our Viper's bugloss plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.3500 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994331856941,"sku":"pc6","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994331889709,"sku":"pc6","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Vipersbugloss5.jpg?v=1605210455"},{"product_id":"meadow-cranesbill-geranium-pratense","title":"Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMeadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n Meadow cranesbill, Geranium pratense, is found in the wild throughout Britain, although it is rare in East Anglia and the west country. It is one of the parents of 'Johnson's Blue', one of the stalwarts of the cottage garden, and itself looks lovely in a formal garden setting. Meadow cranesbill flowers are held above its foliage, and are favourites of bumblebees - honeybees are regular visitors too, as in this photo. We can also help you with Wood cranesbill, Geranium sylvaticum - just ask. \n\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Meadow cranesbill in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it here on its own as seed, 55cc plug plants or in more generous half litre pots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e\nOur Meadow cranesbill plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u0026gt;","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.100 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994332807213,"sku":"pc7","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994332839981,"sku":"pc7","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Meadowcranesbill.jpg?v=1605210394"},{"product_id":"bluebell-hyacinthoides-non-scripta-seed","title":"Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Seed","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can now offer our native British Bluebell seed, harvested under Scottish Government licence from a croft in Skye. No Spanish bluebells here! As there are approximately 100 bluebell seeds per gm, you can see it is a very cost efficient way to establish a large area. We do, however, also supply \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Common-Bluebell--Hyacinthoides-non-scripta.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebluebell bulbs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebells prefer a shady site and are ideal for planting under deciduous trees. They take some years to get going from seed - typically 4 to 6 years to grow a flowering size bulb. Our Bluebell seed is available from the end of August to October. Around 100 seeds per g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlease ask \u003c\/a\u003efor quotes for larger amounts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier: Ewan Thomson\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":31994333364269,"sku":"pc8","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":31994333397037,"sku":"pc8","price":106.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":31994333429805,"sku":"pc8","price":214.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"300g","offer_id":31994333462573,"sku":"pc8","price":266.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"400g","offer_id":31994333495341,"sku":"pc8","price":351.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":31994333528109,"sku":"pc8","price":439.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Bluebellseed.jpg?v=1605210365"},{"product_id":"field-scabious-knautia-arvensis","title":"Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eField Scabious (Knautia arvensis)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField scabious, Knautia arvensis, is one of our most beautiful native plants. It flowers between July and September, and is a prolific source of nectar for a range of pollinators. It's associated with chalk grassland, and thrives on calcareous well drained soils. \"Scabious\" is said to relate to scabies, which was supposedly treated with the it. Field scabious is no relation to the similar looking Devil's-bit scabious, Succisa pratensis, which prefers wet, boggy sites. We can help with Devil's-bit scabious on request, and it is a species included in several of our selections for wetter ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Field scabious in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it on its own here as seed, or as small 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ Emorsgate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Field scabious plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.150 seeds per g)","offer_id":31994334085165,"sku":"pc9","price":48.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994334117933,"sku":"pc9","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"oxeye-daisy-leucanthemum-vulgare","title":"Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucanthemum vulgare or Oxeye daisy, moon daisy, dog daisy - this common and familiar member of the daisy (Compositae) family can be seen in many habitats including roadsides as well as meadows. The large white daisies with their bright yellow centres appear in May and continue to flower throughout the summer, attracting large numbers of insects. Butterflies, especially the Meadow brown, like Leucanthemum, and apparently 69 species use it as a larval foodplant. Oxeye daisy plants have a bitter juice and have had a number of medicinal uses over the years. \u003cbr\u003eOxeye daisies can be transitory in a meadow area, and can often dominate in the first year of establishment. They will appear in profusion after first sowing but may disappear over time. This is because it is a short lived perennial in some situations, relying on reseeding year after year to maintain its numbers. Making sure your meadow is cut annually and raked thoroughly will open up spaces for this plant's seeds to fall and germinate, maintaining its presence in your meadow. You can read\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/the-oxeye-daisy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Oxeye Daisy\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e this article\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like to learn more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Oxeye daisies in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it on its own here as seed or trays of small 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003eOur Oxeye daisy plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.2000 seeds per gramme)","offer_id":31994334904365,"sku":"pc10","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994334937133,"sku":"pc10","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Oxeyedaisy.jpg?v=1605210413"},{"product_id":"toadflax-linaria-vulgaris","title":"Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eToadflax (Linaria vulgaris)\u003c\/h3\u003e\nToadflax looks like a snapdragon, and it's one of our poshest wildflowers. It's pollinated by larger bees, which can force their way into the flowers. Toadflax grows on dryer soils and in most locations, where its seed can be sown at any time of year. Not only does it flower from May to October but its stems last very well as cut flowers too.\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Toadflax in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it on its own here as seed or in trays of 104 small 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e Our Toadflax plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.7000 seeds per gramme)","offer_id":31994335789101,"sku":"pc11","price":63.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994335821869,"sku":"pc11","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Toadflax.jpg?v=1605210404"},{"product_id":"birdsfoot-trefoil-lotus-corniculatus","title":"Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBirdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Tom Thumb, or Eggs and Bacon to give it two of its alternative names, is a very valuable plant on its own or in a wildflower meadow. It has a vigorous scrambling, low lying habit, and its bright orange-yellow blossoms appear in June and may continue sporadically into September. The flowers are said to look like bird's feet, which you can (sort of) see. It does well in a wide range of conditions, but needs full sun. Lotus corniculatus has almost more local folk names than any other plant, indicating not just how widespread a species it is, but also that has been noticed and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eValue For Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirdsfoot trefoil is pollinated specifically by the bumblebees which love it, but smaller butterflies, especially the common blue and its less common relative the brown argus, also visit it for nectar. As well as acting as a helpful and long flowering nectar plant, Birdsfoot Trefoil is also the foodplant for 160 moth and butterfly caterpillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlants And Seeds For Sale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Birdsfoot trefoil in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it on its own here as seed, 55cc plug plants, or in more generous half litre pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e Our Birdsfoot trefoil plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.500 seeds per gramme)","offer_id":31994337787949,"sku":"pc12","price":63.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994337820717,"sku":"pc12","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Birdsfoottrefoil.jpg?v=1605210375"},{"product_id":"cowslip-primula-veris","title":"Cowslip (Primula veris)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCowslip (Primula veris)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowslip's common name comes from the Old English for cow dung! Another name for Primula veris was St Peter's Keys - the flowers were said to represent the keys to the gates of Heaven, and as such took pride of place in many Easter festivities. Primula veris is, typically, a plant of short grassland, so would have been associated with meadows grazed by livestock. Unlike many meadow flowers, this species flowers in the spring, bringing a welcome splash of yellow plus nectar and pollen for long-tongued bees and the odd spring butterfly. Cowslips thrive in well drained but moist soils, and need an open sunny site - in contrast with relations the Primrose, Primula vulgaris, and the rarer Oxlip, Primula elatior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowslip seed needs a period of cold before germinating, so should be sown in autumn. Seeds are small, averaging 1000\/g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Cowslip in our \u003ca href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it on its own here as 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \u003cbr\u003eOur Cowslip plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994338377773,"sku":"pc13","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Cowslips_2f603b8b-61de-4a2b-b2ae-c6ff1a41b5da.jpg?v=1621585968"},{"product_id":"yellow-rattle-rhinanthus-minor-seed","title":"Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our sister site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Wildflower Meadow Seeds \u003c\/a\u003eif you want less seed than advertised here or if your intended purchases come to under our £100 basket minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-TuWjceqoo?si=8mIhrtM4XK67gKe8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor) is an attractive, partly parasitic (\"hemi-parasitic\"), annual wildflower of short grasslands. \"Partly\", because it photosynthesises. It's part of the Figwort family, and used to be widespread across the UK on mostly neutral soils. Although it's still found across the country, including in the Machair, it's now much less common. It's appearance is variable; we think there are at least 6 sub-species of it in the UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Yellow rattle is established it can reduce the vigour of many grasses by up to 50%, thus benefiting other sown wildflowers - check out our \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/blog\/2012\/07\/26\/yellow-rattle-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon how to grow and manage it. Once it dies back, each Rhinanthus plant leaves a space for wildflowers to fill too. It does need full sun, however, and even Yellow rattle will be shaded out by more vigorous grasses on fertile soil - it's not the key to all a meadow maker's problems. Having said that, it can work brilliantly in helping to bring wildflowers back into old pasture, although of course it doesn't of itself reduce soil fertility. Yellow rattle also has other unexpected results. For example, ribwort plantain has learnt to retreat away from it, so does tremendously well in swards with a lot of Rhinanthus in as it fills in the space it leaves behind. Clever things, plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhinanthus is a helpful plant for pollinators too, particularly bumblebees and butterflies, although honeybees find its slightly complicated flowers difficult to access..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor obvious reasons farmers were never terribly keen on Yellow rattle, although it's apparently tasty for livestock. That said, as it is an annual it's easy to mow out before it sets seed (when it rattles) in July. This was traditionally time to cut the hay; hence its synonym, \"Hay Rattle\". Its seed has notoriously short viability - you must sow from this season's harvest. It will also disappear in thick, unmanaged sward. The seeds are small and the plants unable to compete with surrounding vegetation early on. Nowadays, silage cuts over the summer stop it from seeding at all. Needless to say, it's much less common than it used to be a hundred years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow rattle seeds are light flat discs, designed to be wind blown. They germinate from January and the seedlings become evident in early March, so that they steal a march on the surrounding grasses. Be careful not to mow them out! Once they've got going they are easy to spot, however. The leaves have serrated edges, a bit like a nettle, and in seedlings look rather stiff. The flowers look a little like yellow snapdragons (or little cockscombs, apparently). They're very pretty. The plants grow to around 50cm tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow rattle seed must be sown from summer to the year end, as it needs to be chilled to trigger its germination the following spring. We recommend adding the seed to a newly established meadow after its first season. As it doesn't last the seeds need to be as fresh as possible. It also reacts badly to being badly handled - it's tricky to process properly. You need to be careful where you source it from. Our Rhinanthus seed is freshly harvested from meadows in various locations around England. We have it tested once it has been harvested and cleaned to check on the seeds' viability, and require viability over 90%. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time to seed Yellow rattle is between harvest and the end of December. Like some other wildflower species, it needs to get cold to trigger germination - \"vernalization\". Sow by hand onto existing sward, at a rate of up to 1g per square metre. It's expensive stuff, so you might want to use a lower rate or just seed some areas and wait for it to spread. It's really important that the existing grass is cut VERY short before seeding and, if necessary, chain harrowed or scarified to get rid of any thatch. Ideally you should see 50% earth. The seeding rate is very low, so you might want to add sand or similar to bulk it out. Once sown, either walk or lightly roll in, or use livestock to tread in the seed and make sure it's in good contact with the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManagement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow rattle is a plant of short grassland - if the grasses surrounding it are allowed to grow long and rank it won't be able to compete. Once you've taken a hay cut, typically from July to late August, it's important to keep the grass lightly grazed or cut (removing cuttings) over the winter. Stop cutting in March, or you'll chop the heads off the young seedlings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Seed For Sale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Yellow Rattle seed from 500g, and sell smaller quantities at our sister website: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\" class=\"textlink\"\u003eBritishWildflowerMeadowSeeds.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAhead of the 2026 harvest coming in we are selling seed which has been stored in the chiller under controlled humidity from 2025. This was harvested from sites in souther England. We test all the Rattle seed from our harvesters and require at least 90% viability from our harvesters.  These sites are generally calcareous or neutral grassland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe typically deliver from August to December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/shop\/british-plants-seeds\/wildflower-seed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereading up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on meadows before buying Yellow Rattle seed. Although our Rhinanthus seed has high germination rates, you need to be careful about initial care and establishing an annual regime. Don't be put off though - once you get the hang of it it's pretty straightforward, so long as you follow instructions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"South of England \/ 500g","offer_id":40315242971286,"sku":"","price":175.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"South of England \/ 1kg","offer_id":40315243004054,"sku":"","price":274.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midlands \/ 500g","offer_id":46532045996282,"sku":"","price":175.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Midlands \/ 1kg","offer_id":46532046029050,"sku":"","price":274.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"West of England \/ 1kg","offer_id":55628880085367,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"West of England \/ 500g","offer_id":55628880314743,"sku":null,"price":164.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Yellowrattle7.jpg?v=1652462916"},{"product_id":"red-campion-silene-dioica","title":"Red Campion (Silene dioica)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRed Campion (Silene dioica)\u003c\/h3\u003e\nRed campion, Silene dioica, is a well known and widespread wildflower, most common in light woodland and as a hedgerow plant. It does though also occur in meadows, especially around the edges and adds a welcome touch of pink in the late spring and early summer. The campions are good nectar sources for moths and therefore help to sustain out native bats. Long tongued bumblebees and the occasional butterfly will also feed from them and hoverflies can take the pollen. Several moth species including the aptly named Campion Moth lay their eggs, not on the leaves of this plant but in the flower head, and the growing caterpillars feed on the seeds.\u003cbr\u003e Red campion will seed and spread gently in a meadow and is likely to occur in small discreet areas, never becoming too abundant.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Red campion in our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Wildflower_Plugs.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eselected wildflower trays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/wildflower_seed_mixes.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseed mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e but we also sell it on its own here as seed or in trays of 104 small 55cc plug plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : British Wildflower Plants \/ All Things Rural\u003cbr\u003e Our Red campion plants and seeds have guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g seed (c.1000 seeds per gramme)","offer_id":31994339950637,"sku":"pc15","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"104 plug plants","offer_id":31994339983405,"sku":"pc15","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Redcampion2_c675a9ae-ec28-492a-b152-12a25a13037a.jpg?v=1605210426"},{"product_id":"wildflower-turf-for-an-instant-meadow","title":"Wildflower turf for an instant meadow","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower turf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want an instant effect with a mix of wildflowers and grasses similar to our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Special_General_Purpose_Meadow_Mix.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial General Meadow seed mix,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or you are thinking about a green roof, then you might want to look at wildflower, or \"meadow\" turf. \u003cbr\u003e We explain about the pros and cons of using wildflower turf in our \u003cb\u003e\u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-make-a-wildflower-meadow-part-one\/\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. It has a lot going for it when properly prepared and in the right location; it is easy to use and establishes immediately. On the other hand it's expensive and less flexible than using different seed mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe no longer sell it ourselves, but if you are interested we recommend the good folks at Wildflower Turf - do \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflowerturf.co.uk\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wildflower Turf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eget in touch with them\u003c\/a\u003e directly.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994340376621,"sku":"pc16","price":999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-sunny-sites","title":"Wildflowers for sunny sites","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for sunny sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese small egg cup sized plug plants are a useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward planted at 5 plants \/ square metre. Please remember that early in the season they're not much to look at, if you're ordering in the winter months or early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these wildflowers are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. 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They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994340868141,"sku":"pc18","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Raggedrobin.jpg?v=1605210374"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-shade","title":"Wildflowers for shade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese small plug plants - egg cup sized - are\u003c\/span\u003e a useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas. If you're planting into existing grass reckon on 5 plants per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these wildflowers are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994342178861,"sku":"pc20","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Groundivy.jpg?v=1605210366"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-light-shade","title":"Wildflowers for semi-shade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for semi-shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small egg cup sized plug plants are a useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward at 5 plants\/square metre. If you're planting them on their own plant at 10 plants \/ square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these plants are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. 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They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994342834221,"sku":"pc22","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/plugs-for-loamy-soils.jpg?v=1615386805"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-light-soils","title":"Wildflowers for light soils","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for light soils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese egg cup size plug plants are \u003c\/span\u003ea useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas. 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They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994342998061,"sku":"pc23","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Vipersbugloss5_acbc56c3-09e7-48f2-a526-dcb622547953.jpg?v=1616197342"},{"product_id":"wildflowers-lawns","title":"Wildflowers for lawns","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWildflower plant selections for lawns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Please note: We may substitute other suitable plants depending on availability and season \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two options for this product, from two different growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOption 1 - Many but Small\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTray of 104 small (55cc) wildflower plug plants, to be planted at 5 per square metre into existing grass, or 10 per square metre otherwise. This is a useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas. These British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e13 species will be selected from the following (may be substituted):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAutumn Hawkbit, Basil, Betony, Birds Foot Trefoil, Chamomile, Common Catsear, Cowslip, Daisy, Dandelion, Dog Violet, Field Mint, Field Woodrush, Germander Speedwell, Ground Ivy, Harebell, Hoary Plantain, Lady’s Bedstraw, Maiden Pink, Meadow Buttercup, Mousear Hawkweed, Primrose, Red Clover, Ribwort Plantain, Selfheal, Sorrel, White Clover, Yarrow, Yellow Toadflax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOption 2 - Fewer but Bigger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"248\" width=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/files\/Flowering_lawn_collection2_x_30.jpg?v=1730217475\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA collection of 30 much larger plants in 9cm pots, including a selection of three of each of ten species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current selection available is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYarrow, Common sorrel, Field scabious, Meadow buttercup, Lady’s bedstraw, Oxeye daisy, Betony, Birds foot trefoil, Selfheal, Wild Red clover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther species may be included at different times of year, such as Meadow cranesbill, Agrimony, Wild carrot, Common knapweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wildflowers for lawns are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants, Blooming Wild Plant Nursery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"104 55cc plug plants","offer_id":53494792290679,"sku":"pc24","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 9cm pot plants","offer_id":53494792323447,"sku":"pc25","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Selfheal_7c810ce7-b997-468e-b29c-f00da751e5f3.jpg?v=1616198028"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-heavy-soils","title":"Wildflowers for heavy soils","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for heavy soils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese little egg cup sized plug plants are \u003c\/span\u003ea useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas. These British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting into existing grass at 5 plants per square metre, or 10 plants per square metre if onto bare earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these wildflowers are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994343489581,"sku":"pc25","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Cowslips_9b66cff8-efec-4e06-9427-9806888b98b1.jpg?v=1605210375"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-green-roofs","title":"Wildflowers for green roofs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for green roofs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese egg cup sized plants come in 6cm deep mixed trays of 104, meaning they are a perfect size for inserting directly into green roof planting medium. Our supplier recommends a higher concentration than for normal planting, so reckon on planting 10 per square metre. This equates to 1 tray for a small shed, 2 for a large shed or single garage, for example. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selection of attractive British wildflower plug plants suitable for green roofs. We've used these here at Habitat Aid HQ. They are well behaved, drought tolerant species which will give a long flowering period and attract insects. Several of these wildflowers are important butterfly and moth foodplants too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll these plants are grown from guaranteed UK seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you buy multiple trays we will endeavour to include as many species as possible from the list. Please ask for a quote for large numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also supply an appropriate \u003ca href=\"\/green-roof-seed-mix.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewildflower seed mixture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Where space is limited, particularly in urban environments, well planted green roofs can provide an excellent habitat, in addition to all their other advantages. These native British plants aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend a consultant who can design, supply and fit a wide variety of green roofs to suit your requirements. \u003ca href=\"\/contact_us.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContact us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for further details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this photo  - of Habitat Aid's own green roof - is for illustrative purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994343751725,"sku":"pc26","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/green_roof_plug_plants.jpg?v=1616196194"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-gravel-rock-gardens","title":"Wildflowers for gravel and rock gardens","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for gravel and rock gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5 per square metre if planting into grass, otherwise 10. These small egg cup size 55cc plug plants are a useful way of quickly establishing wildflowers. These British species aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these wildflowers are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994344079405,"sku":"pc27","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Rockrose.jpg?v=1605210381"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-coastal","title":"Wildflowers for coastal areas","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for coastal areas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer a similar, more diverse \u003ca href=\"\/Coastal-Wildflower-Grass-Seed.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e seed mix \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5 per square metre if planting into existing grass, or 10 if planting into bare earth. These egg cup sized 55cc plug plants are a useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas. These British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these wildflowers are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier: British Wildflower Plants        \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994344341549,"sku":"pc28","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Coastalplugplants.jpg?v=1616195047"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-chalk-limestone","title":"Wildflowers for chalk \/ limestone","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower plug plant selection for chalk \/ limestone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5 per square metre if you're planting into grass, or 10 per square metre is planting on bare earth. These small 55cc plug plants are a useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas. These British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these wildflowers are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eSupplier: British Wildflower Plants  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994346078253,"sku":"pc29","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Wildthyme1.jpg?v=1605210417"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-butterflies-moths","title":"Wildflowers for butterflies and moths","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower selection for butterflies and moths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5 of these small 55cc plug plants (they're egg cup size) per square metre. This is a useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas. We also sell a \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/butterfly-moth-seed-mix\"\u003especialist seed mix\u003c\/a\u003e for butterflies and moths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these wildflowers are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994346340397,"sku":"pc30","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/AdonisBlue-imago-NrFirsdown-02-Jun-10_8.jpg?v=1616196861"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plants-bees","title":"Wildflowers For Bees","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflowers For Bees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're discovering that bees need a varied diet. Solitary and bumblebees seem to have a preference for our native wildflowers, which makes sense - they're native species too. Different types of bee feed on different types of flower, so the wider the variety you have the better, and the longer the period when they're flowering. There are fewer wildflowers now in the UK than there ever used to be, and shortage of available forage seems to be a real issue affecting bee health and populations. These flowers won't just help bees, of course, but other pollinators too, including hoverflies, butterflies and moths. We can all do our bit to help out with this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThese Wildflower Plug Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...have been selected to particularly benefit a variety of bees. They aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar for pollinators, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae too. They will thrive on a variety of soil types. Using small plug plants is a useful way of quickly establishing plants. If you are planting them into existing sward, keep a small ring clear of grass around each plant as they establish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season, and will also include additional species**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese small 55cc plugs are useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas at 5 plants \/ square metre. If you're planting them on their own use 10 \/ square metre. These British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these bee plants are British grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eGrower: British Wildflower Plants         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994346471469,"sku":"pc31","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/P1100017.jpg?v=1615386483"},{"product_id":"wildflower-plug-plant-selection-for-acid-soils","title":"Wildflowers for acid soils","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWildflower selection for acid soils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Please note: We may substitute other suitable plug plants depending on availability and season *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small 55cc plugs are useful way of quickly establishing plants, particularly in existing sward and\/or for smaller areas at 5 plants \/ square metre. If you're planting them on their own use 10 \/ square metre. These British wildflowers aren't just attractive and good sources of nectar, but they're also essential foodplants for butterfly and moth larvae. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these plants are grown from guaranteed native seed, most of which is collected by the suppliers themselves. They're grown without the use of peat, fungicides or pesticides.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowers: British Wildflower Plants\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994347094061,"sku":"pc33","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Stitchwort.jpg?v=1605210375"},{"product_id":"basic-meadow-seed-mix","title":"Basic Wildflower Meadow Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our sister site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Wildflower Meadow Seeds \u003c\/a\u003eif you want less seed than advertised here or if your intended purchases come to under our £100 basket minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic General Purpose Wildflower Meadow Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple and cost effective general purpose meadow seed mix of grasses and wildflowers will produce low maintenance wildflower grassland where low costs of establishment and easy maintenance are a priority. It does what it says on the tin - it's a basic mix which provides a robust start to a new meadow area. The seed mix is tolerant of most sites and soil conditions, but if you would like a more diverse collection of flowers and grasses please look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/products\/premium-meadow-mix\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpecial General Purpose mix\u003c\/a\u003e.Both seed mixes are mixed with preset %s; to understand the difference between this and direct harvest mixes, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/04\/18\/which-wildflower-seed-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eread our blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . This wildflower seed has guaranteed UK provenance. Certified grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% native wildflower seed and 80% mixed slow-growing grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% Wildflowers (by weight) \u003cbr\u003e0.5 Yarrow Achillea millefolium\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Common Knapweed Centaurea nigra\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Daucus Carota Wild carrot\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Hedge Bedstraw Galium mollugo\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Ladies Bedstraw Galium verum\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Selfheal Prunella vulgaris\u003cbr\u003e0.5 Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Red Campion Silene dioica\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Grasses \u003cbr\u003e10.0 Common Bent Agrostis capillaris\u003cbr\u003e5.0 Sweet vernal grass Anthoxanthum odoratum \u003cbr\u003e25.0 Creeping Red Fescue Festuca rubra\u003cbr\u003e25.0 Crested dogstail Cynosurus cristatus \u003cbr\u003e15.0 Smooth-stalked meadow grass Poa pratensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing rate: 4 g per square metre, 40 kg per hectare, 16 kg per acre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : All Things Rural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend reading up on wildflower meadows before buying seed - see our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/meadows_resources.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e section and brief\u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Meadow_Planting_Guide.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e guide to preparation and aftercare,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which includes links to our \"how to\" blogs and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we test our seed and it has high germination rates, you need to be careful about initial care and establishing an annual regime. Don't be put off though - once you get the hang of it it's pretty straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994347257901,"sku":"sm1","price":82.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/General_meadow_seed_mix.jpg?v=1605210175"},{"product_id":"bumblebee-seed-mix","title":"Bumblebee Wildflower Meadow Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our sister site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Wildflower Meadow Seeds \u003c\/a\u003eif you want less seed than advertised here or if your intended purchases come to under our £100 basket minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBumblebee Wildflower Meadow Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seed mix of native wildflowers and grasses is recommended by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bumblebeeconservation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bumblebee Conservation Trust \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It has a high proportion of Fabaceae - plants from the pea family - which bumblebees prefer as they have pollen with the highest protein content. These wildflowers will, of course, also benefit a range of other pollinators. This is a colourful seed mix which will do well in pretty much all other than very acidic or water-logged soils in full sun. Meadows are great habitat for bumblebees as they also provide plenty of potential nest sites for them. Like all our native wildflower seed, this element has guaranteed UK provenance.The grasses are certified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a mix of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/bee-wildflower-seed-mix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewildflowers only\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for bumblebees and solitary bees, as well as a less diverse collection of bee friendly wildflower \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/wildflower-plug-plants-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplug plants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20% Wildflowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Trifolium pratense Red Clover\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Lotus corniculatus Bird's foot trefoil\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup \u003cbr\u003e1.0 Achillea millefolium Yarrow \u003cbr\u003e2.0 Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed \u003cbr\u003e1.5 Galium verum Lady's Bedstraw \u003cbr\u003e2.0 Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain \u003cbr\u003e1.0 \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Yellow-Rattle--Rhinanthus-minor--Seed.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhinanthus minor Yellow Rattle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch\u003cbr\u003e0.3 Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel \u003cbr\u003e1.0 Trifolium repens White Clover \u003cbr\u003e0.2 Lathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling \u003cbr\u003e2.0 Prunella vulgaris Selfheal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 80% Grasses \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.0 Common Bent Agrostis capillaris\u003cbr\u003e10.0 Highland Bent Agrostis castellana\u003cbr\u003e10.0 Crested dogstail Cynosurus cristatus\u003cbr\u003e50.0 Fescues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Rate: 4g per square metre, or 16kg per acre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : All Things Rural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend reading up on wildflower meadows before buying seed - see our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/meadows_resources.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e section and brief\u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Meadow_Planting_Guide.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e guide to preparation and aftercare,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which includes links to our \"how to\" blogs and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we test our seed and it has high germination rates, you need to be careful about initial care and establishing an annual regime. Don't be put off though - once you get the hang of it it's pretty straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994347552813,"sku":"sm2","price":73.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Bumblebeemix.jpg?v=1609256342"},{"product_id":"butterfly-moth-seed-mix","title":"Butterfly and Moth Meadow Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our sister site \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Wildflower Meadow Seeds \u003c\/a\u003eif you want less seed than advertised here or if your intended purchases come to under our £100 basket minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eButterfly and Moth Meadow Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis butterfly and moth meadow seed mix is made up of specially selected native grasses and a high proportion of UK wildflowers, some of which are food plants for butterfly and moth larvae. Like many of our pollinators, butterflies and moths have an intimate and complicated relationship with our native flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers have a variety of flower shapes and sizes to provide nectar feeding stations for butterflies, bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects. This is a colourful seed mix of native wildflowers and grasses which will do well in all other than very acidic or water-logged soils, in full sun. The grasses selected here are particularly important food plants for a variety of butterflies and moths. We also offer similar collections of \u003ca href=\"\/Wildflower-plug-plant-selection-butterflies-moths.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e wildflower plug plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Pollen-and-Nectar-Wildflower-Seed.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e wildflower seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for butterflies and moths, but without the grasses. Like all our native wildflower and grass seed, this wildflower seed has guaranteed UK provenance. This mix has a relatively high proportion of wildflowers: grasses, so it's more expensive than most of our meadow mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend a slightly different management regime to other mixes, to create \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eareas of short floral open sward, and tussocky and tall grasses to \u003c\/span\u003eallow butterfly and moth larvae and pupae to overwinter\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. This can best be achieved through low density year round grazing. By machine, take a hay cut in late July - early August in most areas but cut every other year in around 1\/3 of the site in rotation, to prevent scrub incursion. In smaller sites these areas are best along margins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35% British native wildflowers, 65% certified grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e%s By Weight and Species Names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35% Wildflowers\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Yarrow Achillea millefolium\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Hedge Garlic Alliaria petiolata\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Cornflower Centaurea cyanus\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Lesser Knapweed Centaurea nigra\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Wild Carrot Daucus carota\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Teasel Dipsacus fullonum\u003cbr\u003e3.0 \u003ca href=\"\/Vipers-Bugloss--Echium-vulgare.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Vipers Bugloss Echium vulgare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.0 St John's-wort Hypericum perforatum\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Field Scabious Knautia arvensis\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Wild Parsnip Pastinaca sativa\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Red Clover Trifolium pratense*\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Dark Mullein Verbascum nigrum\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Tall Mullein Verbascum thapsus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65% Grasses\u003cbr\u003e5.0 Meadow Foxtail\u003cbr\u003e20.0 Native Fescues\u003cbr\u003e15.0 Cocksfoot\u003cbr\u003e5.0 Yorkshire Fog\u003cbr\u003e10.0 Common Bent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This species is currently unavailable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Rate: 3g per square metre, or 12kg per acre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : All Things Rural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend reading up on wildflower meadows before buying seed - see our \u003ca href=\"\/meadows_resources.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e section and brief\u003ca href=\"\/Meadow_Planting_Guide.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e guide to preparation and aftercare,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which includes links to our \"how to\" blogs and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we test our seed and it has high germination rates, you need to be careful about initial care and establishing an annual regime. Don't be put off though - once you get the hang of it it's pretty straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994347716653,"sku":"sm3","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Peacock.jpg?v=1609256633"},{"product_id":"chalk-and-limestone-meadow-seed-mix","title":"Chalk and Limestone Meadow Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our sister site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Wildflower Meadow Seeds \u003c\/a\u003eif you want less seed than advertised here or if your intended purchases come to under our £100 basket minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChalk and Limestone Meadow Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specially selected meadow seed mix of British grasses and wildflowers for calcareous - chalk and limestone - soils. Some of our most beautiful wildflowers thrive in these types of impoverished thin soils. Lower fertility really suits wildflowers, as grasses and vigorous thugs like dock and nettle won't out-compete them. We also sell a less diverse mix of\u003ca href=\"\/Mixed_plug_selection_for_chalk_limestone.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e plug plants for chalk and limestone soils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e without the grasses. \u003cbr\u003eLike all our native wildflower seed, the seed in this mix has guaranteed UK provenance and origin. The meadow grasses are certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller packet sizes of similar seed mixes for calcareous soils are available\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e at our sister website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% native wildflower seed and 70% certified meadow grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e30% Wildflowers (by weight) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Yarrow Achillea millefolium\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Kidney Vetch Anthyllis vulneraria\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Common Knapweed Centaurea nigra\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Greater Knapweed Centaurea scabiosa\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Wild Carrot Daucus carota\u003cbr\u003e1.5 \u003ca href=\"\/Vipers-Bugloss--Echium-vulgare.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVipers Bugloss Echium vulgare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Ladies Bedstraw Galium verum\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Doves-foot Cranesbill Geranium molle\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Field Scabious Knautia arvensis\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Rough Hawkbit Leontodon hispidus\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus\u003cbr\u003e0.75 Wild Majoram Origanum vulgare\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Hoary Plantain Plantago media\u003cbr\u003e0.75 Cowslip Primula veris\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Selfheal Prunella vulgaris\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Wild Mignonette Reseda lutea\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Salad Burnet Sanguisorba minor\u003cbr\u003e1.5 White Campion Silene latifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e70% Grasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.0 Yellow Oat-grass Trisetum flavescens\u003cbr\u003e10.0 Smaller Cat's-tail Phleum bertolonii \u003cbr\u003e10.0 Red Fescue Festuca rubra rubra\u003cbr\u003e20.0 Sheep's Fescue Festuca ovina\u003cbr\u003e20.0 Crested dogstail Cynosurus cristatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eSowing rate: 4 g per square metre, 40 kg per hectare, 16 kg per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier: All Things Rural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend reading up on wildflower meadows before buying seed - see our \u003ca href=\"\/meadows_resources.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e section and brief\u003ca href=\"\/Meadow_Planting_Guide.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e guide to preparation and aftercare,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which includes links to our \"how to\" blogs and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we test our seed and it has high germination rates, you need to be careful about initial care and establishing an annual regime. Don't be put off though - once you get the hang of it it's pretty straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994349092909,"sku":"sm4","price":111.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/chalk_or_limestone_mix.jpg?v=1605210175"},{"product_id":"chalk-limestone-wildflower-seed-mix","title":"Chalk and Limestone Wildflowers Only Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our sister site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Wildflower Meadow Seeds \u003c\/a\u003eif you want less seed than advertised here or if your intended purchases come to under our £100 basket minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChalk and Limestone Wildflowers Only Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely and top quality native wildflower seed mix is selected for chalk and limestone - calcareous - soils. These lower fertility soils are ideal for wildflowers, and some of our most beautiful species will thrive on them. The cost of the seed mix reflects the lack of grasses, but its application rate is much lower than our 80:20 grasses:wildflowers \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Chalk-Limestone-Meadow-Seed.html\"\u003ecalcareous soil mix.\u003c\/a\u003e It can be added to grassed areas in some instances - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/sowing-wildflowers-onto-grass\" title=\"Sowing wildflower seed onto grass\"\u003esee our blog\u003c\/a\u003e for details. Seed has guaranteed UK origin and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7% Birdsfoot Trefoil\u003cbr\u003e3% Chicory\u003cbr\u003e3% Cowslip\u003cbr\u003e5% Dyers Rocket\u003cbr\u003e6% Greater Knapweed\u003cbr\u003e2% Kidney Vetch\u003cbr\u003e15% Lady's Bedstraw\u003cbr\u003e15% Ox-eye Daisy\u003cbr\u003e15% Salad Burnet\u003cbr\u003e10% Self Heal\u003cbr\u003e4% Viper's Bugloss\u003cbr\u003e15% Wild Carrot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing rate: 1g per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : All Things Rural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend reading up on wildflower meadows before buying seed - see our \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/meadows_resources.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e section and brief\u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Meadow_Planting_Guide.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e guide to preparation and aftercare,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which includes links to our \"how to\" blogs and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur British wildflower seed is subjected to random germination testing and has a guaranteed UK provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":31994349912109,"sku":"sm5","price":41.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":31994349944877,"sku":"sm5","price":164.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":31994349977645,"sku":"sm5","price":302.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Kidneyvetch_de59736e-cbd4-418b-8a32-b5f9a02f870f.jpg?v=1631720871"},{"product_id":"clay-soil-meadow-seed-mix","title":"Clay Soil Wildflower Meadow Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our sister site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBritish Wildflower Meadow Seeds \u003c\/a\u003eif you want less seed than advertised here or if your intended purchases come to under our £100 basket minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClay Soil Wildflower Meadow Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix of meadow grasses and wildflower seeds will provide a robust and attractive habitat in heavy clay soils in full sun. Contrary to popular belief these can be good for wildflower meadows, so long as fertility levels aren't too high. Our clay soil mix includes 30% of wildflowers to grasses, which is higher than most you'll find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also sell a less diverse but similar mix of \u003ca href=\"\/Wildflower-plug-plant-selection-heavy-soils.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e plug plants for heavy soils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e without the grasses, or you can buy just the \u003ca href=\"\/Clay-Wildflower-Seed-Mix.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewildflower element\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as seed. Like all our native wildflower seed, guaranteed UK provenance. Certified grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% native wildflower seed and 70% certified grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% Wildflowers (by weight) \u003cbr\u003e1.0 Yarrow Achillea millefolium\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Common Knapweed Centaurea nigra\u003cbr\u003e1.0 Hedge Bedstraw Galium mollugo (pictured)\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Lady's Bedstraw Galium verum\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Field Scabious Knautia arvensis\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Ragged Robin Lychnis flos-cuculi\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Cowslip Primula veris\u003cbr\u003e2.0 Selfheal Prunella vulgaris (pictured, with butterfly)\u003cbr\u003e3.0 Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris\u003cbr\u003e3.0 \u003ca href=\"\/Yellow-Rattle--Rhinanthus-minor--Seed.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYellow Rattle Rhinanthus minor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Red Campion Silene dioica\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Betony Stachys officinalis\u003cbr\u003e70% Grasses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10.0 Common Bent Agrostis capillaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.0 Sweet Vernal-Grass Anthoxantum odoratum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20.0 Creeping Red Fescue Festuca rubra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20.0 Crested dogstail Cynosurus cristatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15.0 Smooth-stalked meadow grass Poa pratensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeding rate: 4 g per square metre, 40 kg per hectare, 16 kg per acre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier : All Things Rural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend reading up on wildflower meadows before buying seed - see our \u003ca href=\"\/meadows_resources.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e section and brief\u003ca href=\"\/Meadow_Planting_Guide.html\" class=\"textlink\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e guide to preparation and aftercare,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which includes links to our \u003cb\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/blog\/category\/meadows\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehow to\" blogs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we test our seed and it has high germination rates, you need to be careful about initial care and establishing an annual regime. Don't be put off though - once you get the hang of it it's pretty straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habitat Aid Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31994350698541,"sku":"sm6","price":175.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/products\/Hedgebedstraw.jpg?v=1605210396"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/collections\/best-selling-collection.oembed?page=8","provider":"Habitat Aid Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}