{"product_id":"shropshire-meadow-seed-mix","title":"Shropshire 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\u003eShropshire Meadow Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a beautiful, traditional wildflower meadow with this species-rich seed mix, harvested from two established meadows in Shropshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is genuine meadow seed, locally harvested rather than blended from separately grown commercial seed crops. It contains a diverse range of native wildflowers and grasses characteristic of traditional Shropshire downland meadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildflowers make up approximately 50% of the mix, including meadow buttercup, Oxeye daisy, ribwort plantain, red clover, lesser knapweed and yellow rattle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk\/products\/yellow-rattle-rhinanthus-minor-seed\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yellow Rattle seed\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYellow rattle\u003c\/a\u003e is particularly valuable\u003cspan\u003e in meadow creation, as it helps suppress vigorous grasses, giving wildflowers more space to flourish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mix is ideal for establishing new wildflower meadows on well-drained, neutral soils in sunny locations. Although particularly appropriate for Shropshire, it can also be used in suitable locations elsewhere in Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Wildflower Species (c.50%):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeadow Buttercup 16.0\u003cbr\u003eRibwort Plantain 9.0\u003cbr\u003eYellow Rattle 8.0\u003cbr\u003eOxeye Daisy 6.0\u003cbr\u003eMouse Ear 2.0\u003cbr\u003eCommon Sorrel 1.5\u003cbr\u003eLesser Knapweed 1.0\u003cbr\u003eCats Ear 1.0\u003cbr\u003eRed Clover 1.0\u003cbr\u003eGreater Birds Foot Trefoil 1.0\u003cbr\u003eYarrow 0.5\u003cbr\u003eSelfheal 0.5\u003cbr\u003eHop Trefoil 0.4\u003cbr\u003eRough Hawkbit 0.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrasses \u0026amp; Sedges c.50.%:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrested Dogstail 22.0\u003cbr\u003eSheeps Fescue 8.0\u003cbr\u003eCommon Bent 6.0\u003cbr\u003eMeadow Fescue 5.0\u003cbr\u003eSweet Vernal 4.0\u003cbr\u003eYorkshire Fog 2.0\u003cbr\u003eMeadow Foxtail 2.0\u003cbr\u003eCocksfoot 0.5\u003cbr\u003eBrown Sedge 0.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier: Robert Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSowing Rate: 4g per square metre, or 16kg per acre.\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. We also run courses on \u003ca class=\"textlink\" href=\"\/Meadow-Making-Course.html\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emeadow creation and management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\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":57536435356023,"sku":"sm10","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6911\/9533\/files\/Shropshire_meadow_seed_mix.jpg?v=1791564780","url":"https:\/\/www.habitataid.co.uk\/products\/shropshire-meadow-seed-mix","provider":"Habitat Aid Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}