{"product_id":"colour-boost-biodiversity-mix","title":"Colour Boost Amenity Flowers: Biodiversity 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeliver colour and life with this important mix for wildlife.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal Annuals, Biennials and Perennials designed to attract a host of varied fauna including pollinating insects. The composition of species is wide and ensures a good adaptability to different growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour scheme of the mix changes during the season depending on which species are in bloom at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpine Rock Cress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOx-Eye Daisy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden Tickseed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalifornia Poppy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlanket Flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial Flax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\/White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpine Forget-me-not\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnuals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot Marigold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorncockle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMauve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Bugloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiennials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWallflower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVipers Bugloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxglove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Medic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanterbury Bells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti colour mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to sow Colour Boost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour Boost is well suited to a range of soil types and environments including public green spaces and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLand that is competely shaded or enclosed by trees should be avoided. Most species included in the Colour Boost mixtures require full, or at least half, sunlight to flourish. In addition, while the species selected demonstrate resistance to drought, some moisture will need to be present for them to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpaces that are susceptible to weed ingress, such as landfills, farmland or old vacant sites, should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to sow Colour Boost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal time to sow Colour Boost is when the soil is warm and moist enough to promote germination - this would traditionally be in the spring. Sowing of Colour Boost is possible from the end of March or beginning of April, when the period of late spring frosts is over. Sowing can then take place until approximately the end of June depending on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to prepare the ground for sowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing the ground is a crucial step to ensure the best results from your Colour Boost mix. Under no circumstances should seed be sown onto an area that is currently covered, such as into an existing lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve optimal germination, the soil may need to be worked, prepared and\/or treated before the seed is sown. When sowing Colour Boost, the seed should be in adequate soil contact and lightly covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to sow Colour Boost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the seed in its original packaging at normal temperatures (5°C to 20°C) until the day you intend to sow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the can or bag in order to adequately mix the seeds before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you are undertaking the sowing operation by hand or by machine, ensure you continue to mix the seed throughout in order to achieve an even distribution of plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ideal sowing method will be determined by the area being planted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Colour Boost mixtures, the ideal sowing rate is between 3-5 g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor areas under a few hundred m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, hand sowing is likely to deliver the best results. For larger areas, mechanised sowing will be better suited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of a micro-granule or fertiliser applicator is recommended where possible. Ensure that the seeds are lightly covered and use a suitable roller to help achieve that desired seed contact with the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilising a seed drill is also advised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eFlowering Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"5\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour Boost Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour Boost mixtures require little maintenance. They do not need watering, feeding or treating with pesticides. The small ecosystem they create when established will sustain Colour Boost species and allow them to thrive freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mixtures containing Biennials and Perennials such as Biodiversity that are to be kept for more than one year, cut back and collect all the top growth before the next spring. Hand weed or spot treat any undesirable species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour Boost Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdd colour, biodiversity and interest to your space with Colour Boost.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Boost range has been designed for maximum floral impact, incorporating both wildflower and garden flowering species. Colour Boost mixtures establish rapidly to deliver a dazzling floral display throughout the year, whilst providing welcome food and shelter for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to meet with the increasing demand for conservation mixtures, the Colour Boost range has been formulated to be high-quality, maximum-impact mixtures designed for amenity spaces. There is a mixture to suit most situations, not only improving visual merit, but restoring critical habitats for insects, small mammals and bird populations. Only the best quality varieties are selected to deliver consistent results, strong visual impact and bring benefit to the immediate environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour Boost will satisfy the desire to bring aesthetic appeal to public spaces, while providing valuable habitat and a source of food to a variety of wildlife. For butterflies, bees and other pollinators they provide a valuable source of pollen and nectar at a time when many areas of their natural environment are under threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits of the Colour Boost Range:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow, with relatively low levels of input required throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost effective way of improving aesthetic appeal of a space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust, fast-flowering mixtures with long-lasting results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove engagement and interaction with the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce water and chemical consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove biodiversity and create habitats for wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more information in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/a-guide-to-creating-and-maintaining-wildflower-and-ornamental-flowering-meadows\" title=\"How To Create and Maintain Wildflower and Ornamental Flowering Meadows\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Create and Maintain Wildflower and Ornamental Flowering Meadows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colour Boost Wildflower Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43620840308985,"sku":"210003","price":238.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/products\/Biodiversity-Colour-Boost-Wildflower.jpg?v=1673347415","url":"https:\/\/checkout.amenity.co.uk\/products\/colour-boost-biodiversity-mix","provider":"AmenityChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}