We are so glad you opted for an eco friendly option to give as a gift!
Below you will find a little information about the seeds or feeds you have opted for.
On the back of your pack, the name of the contents will mentioned. locate this below and see what the manufactures have said about them.
Please keep in mind, the amount you have recieved in you pack will be a small proportion of what is suggested below, so results may vary.
Westlands - Lawn Meadow
This is Child and pet friendy option.
Westland Lawn Meadow is the perfect blend of wildflowers, lawn seed and seed sowing granules. The carefully selected varieties offer natural protection against pests such as Aphids, whilst others are self seeding for birds to eat. Whatsmore, it is also natural and child and pet friendly too.
What your pack may contain.
- Red Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) – Flowers between June-September. A great source of pollen for attracting bees.
- Perennial Flax (Linum perenne) – Flowers in June. Once this flower goes to a seed head it becomes a great source of food for birds.
- Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) – Flowers in June. Offers natural protection against aphids but will also attract pollinators such as hoverflies and lacewings.
- Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x Superbum) – Flowers between June – October. Great source of pollen and nectar for attracting bees and butterflies.
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – Flowers between May – August. Attracts ladybirds due to its flat-topped flower and pollen content. Ladybirds are natural predators for aphids.
as well as;
- Borage (Borago officinalis)
- Scarlet Flax Seeds (Linum grandiflorum rubrum)
- Paterson’s Curse (Echium plantagineum)
- Corncockle (Agrostemma githago milas + Wild Type)
- Cornflower (Centaurea ʻBlue Boyʼ + Wild Type)
- Alyssum (Lobularia maritima benthamii)
When to use
- For Summer flowering sow from March to May and for Spring flowering (following year) sow from August to October.
- For best results apply to bare soil for better seed-soil contact. Ideal for use after scarification.
- Do not apply when the soil is dry, during freezing conditions or when frost is expected