{"product_id":"shade-hedgerow-woodland-wildflower","title":"Shade, Hedgerow \u0026 Woodland Wildflower Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shade, hedgerow \u0026amp; woodland wildflower mix contains species that are shade tolerant and are typically found growing in dappled woodland shade or along woodland edges and hedgerows. The mix can be used to add floristic interest to areas which receive a restricted amount of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of Mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Flowering Period\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSowing Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBag Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBag Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e20% wildflower \u0026amp; 80% grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003eJune - September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e5 g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildflowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e80\/20 mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgrimonia eupatoria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrimony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlliaria petiolata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedge garlic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eArum maculatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLords-and-ladies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCampanula trachelium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNettle-leaved bellflower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentaurea nigra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon knapweed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxglove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eGalium album\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedge bedstraw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeranium pyrenaicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedgerow crane's bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeum urbanum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood Avens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eHypericum hirsutum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHairy St John's wort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnautia arvensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField scabious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrunella vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelfheal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilene dioica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed campion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eStachys sylvatica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedge woundwort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeucrium scorodonia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood sage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eTorilis japonica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright hedge parsley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerbascum thapsus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater mullein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eVicia sepium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBush vetch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eVicia sylvatica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood vetch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4%\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\u003eGrasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e80\/20 mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgrostis capillaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon bent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthoxanthum odoratum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet vernal grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrachypodium sylvaticum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood false brome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCynosaurus cristatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrested dogstail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeschampsia cespitosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTufted-hair grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestuca rubra ssp commutata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChewings fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestuca rubra ssp litoralis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlender creeping red fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoa nemoralis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood meadow grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoa trivialis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough meadow grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade, hedgerow \u0026amp; woodland wildflower mix can be sown in locations where light levels are restricted but which are not in complete darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil pH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil Types\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil Fertility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTopography\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil moisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow nutrient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell drained\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\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, the best time for sowing perennial wildflower seeds is late summer\/autumn (late August-October) when there is likely to be consistent moisture and warmth without extremes of cold or dry. Spring (late March-May) is usually considered the next best time to sow perennial wildflower seed, particularly if the ground is likely to be waterlogged over the winter.\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; 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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\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 use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003ePrepare the ground\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNew Seed Bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverseeding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove unwanted vegetation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivate the soil to a depth of 150 mm removing the stones and debris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel, then firm the seedbed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRake the surface to product a fine tilth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut the grass short as possible and remove the clippings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove excess thatch to allow the seed to reach the soil surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf compacted, aerate the soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProvide water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eIf there has been little rainfall irrigate gently and slowly to fully wet through the soil profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSow seed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSow seeds evenly using the correct sowing rate for the seed mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause sowing rates for wildflower seed are low, it is usually helpful to mix the seed with a carrier material such as slightly damp sand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePress the seeds into the soil using a roller or the back of a rake to ensure good seed to soil contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProvide water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eKeep the soil surface moist but not wet until the seeds have germinated AND established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIrrigate slowly and gently to avoid disturbing the seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManagement \u0026amp; aftercare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn areas where there is a reasonable amount of light, such as woodland glades and rides, it is likely that the grasses will have good growth and the area can be managed as a meadow following the guidelines below for either livestock grazing or mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn areas where there is a greater amount of shade and vegetation is not dense mowing can be undertaken less frequently on an as required basis to prevent a build of decaying vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eLivestock grazing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrazing with livestock is an effective method of managing wildflower meadows and grasslands because it creates uneven growth and distribution of species which leads to habitat niches. Grazing is also a good option in areas where it is difficult to utilise machinery, perhaps because it is too wet or because the ground is too rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eSuggested grazing regime\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=\"2\"\u003eGraze if ground conditions allow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"5\"\u003eRemove livestock to allow the plants to flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"5\"\u003eGraze with between 0.4-1 LU\/ha\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\u003eMowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMowing and removing the clippings can be used to replicate the process of hay cutting and grazing. It is important to remove clippings to avoid nutrients being returned to the soil. Soils for wildflowers are usually low in nutrients to encourage species diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eSuggested mowing regime\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=\"2\"\u003eLeave uncut unless growth is vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut and collect clippings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eAllow to flower and seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCut and collect clippings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eLeave uncut unless growth is vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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":"Wildflower Seeds","offers":[{"title":"80\/20 mix \/ 1kg","offer_id":43620811833593,"sku":"190334","price":61.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"80\/20 mix \/ 0.25kg","offer_id":43620811899129,"sku":"211955","price":26.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/Shade-Hedgerow-Woodland-Wildflower-3_opt.jpg?v=1695822292","url":"https:\/\/checkout.amenity.co.uk\/products\/shade-hedgerow-woodland-wildflower","provider":"AmenityChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}