Cornfield Annuals Mixture
Ref: mixann
This annual wildflower mixture will provide a colourful display between June and August. It can be sown either in the autumn or the spring. If spring sown, it should be sown by April. Re-seeding annually is recommended to produce the best result. br>
br> br>The sowing rate for this mixture is variable depending on the size of the area to cover, a full rate of 6 kgs per acre will give a vivid and bright, eye catching display of colour, however more economical rates can be sown at several kilos per acre to give an attractive splash of colour. br>
br>Please note that this mixture attracts VAT which will be added on at checkout.
Contents per Kg | % | kg | |
Corn Cockle | 42.0 | 0.420 | |
Cornflower | 18.0 | 0.180 | |
Field Poppy | 16.0 | 0.160 | |
Corn Marigold | 12.0 | 0.120 | |
certified birdsfoot trefoil | 6.0 | 0.060 | |
certified crimson clover | 3.0 | 0.030 | |
certified persian clover | 3.0 | 0.030 |
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Birdsfoot Trefoil is a legume, it grows from a basal crown, with numerous stems that can vary from prostrate to erect in growth habit. In some parts of the country it is called the 'eggs and bacon' plant.
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Crimson Clover
An annual legume and true clover, traditionally sown in the south east of England for over-winter sheep keep.
Persian Clover
A legume species which is widely used across Europe. It is less common in the UK but can be a useful forage plant. This short term annual fixes nitrogen and is capable of rapid growth making it ideal for providing a quick boost to soil fertility where there is a window of 5-9 months. When in flower Persian clover has a particularly pleasing smell.