Hedgerow Wildflower Mix

The Hedgerow Wildflower Mix offers a mix of perennials and biennials that thrive in dry conditions with partial shade and sheltered areas where existing tree and hedge roots absorb moisture within the soil.

Recipe

Wildflower  Percentage Wildflower  Percentage
Knapweed; Common 9.50% Dandelion; Common  4.50%
Campion; Red 8.50% Woundwort; Hedge 4.50%
Mustard; Garlic 8.50% Yarrow 4.00%
Teasel 8.50% Betony 3.50%
Selfheal  7.50% Mullein; Great 2.50%
Avens; Wood 6.50% Bellflower; Nettle-leaved 2.00%
Chervil; Rough 6.50% St John’s-wort; Perforate 2.00%
Bedstraw; Hedge 6.00% Crane’s-bill; Meadow 1.50%
Mallow; Common 6.00% Cowslip 1.50%
Daisy; Oxeye  5.50% Foxglove 1.00%

 

Specification

Soil Type Dry
Maximum Height 200cm
Flowering Period May-October
Coverage 1.5-2g/m2
Frequency Perennials/Biennials
Shade  4 out of 5
Sun 3 out of 5
Drainage  5 out of 5
Colours  4 out of 5
Pollinator  4 out of 5

In this mix

Foxglove/Digitalis purpura
Foxglove is one of the most distinctive hedgerow plants, with its tall spire of bright pink flowers. Naturally found in woodland clearings, hedges and areas of soil disturbance. Individual flowers can be up to 6cm long, with mottled or spotted insides. Regularly visited by bumblebees, this is an important food plant for them. Foxgloves add
structure to the wildflower canopy with a flash of colour.

Frequency Biennial or
short-lived Perennial
Height Up to 200cm
Colour Pink
Flowering period June – July
Soil Sand, Clay, Chalk, Loam
pH Acid – Alkaline
Moisture Dry to Moist

 

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