Pictorial Meadows FAQ
Here are some samples of the type of questions we get asked frequently. By sharing them & the answers with you we hope it will help you to get the most from Pictorial Meadows.
Q. Is there any grass seed content in your Pictorial Meadows mixes?
A) There is no grass content to the Pictorial Meadows mixes. Don’t mix with grass as it will kill off the flowers. If you want mixes that do contain grass check out our Manor Oaks Farm mixes
Q. Can I just scatter the flowers over existing grass to create a meadow effect?
A) Unfortunately not - the seeds have to be sown on bare soil.
Q. What are the suggested sowing rates for your Pictorial Meadows mixes?
A) The suggested sowing rates are 2.5 - 3g per square metre for annuals and 1g per sq metre for perennials.
Q. Will your annual mixes self-seed? A) Only some of the species in the annual mixes will. To get the same effect you have to sow fresh each year.
Q. Will Birds eat the seed ? A) No, they are too small for them to notice.
Q. Will Rabbits eat the flowers ? A) Yes probably they are a tasty treat and rabbits will eat anything.
Q. Will your Pictorial Meadows mixes work in Sandy/Chalky/Clay soil ? A ) Yes. They will work on all types of soil but the better the soil the better the result.
Q. Do I need to water the seeds if it doesn’t rain for a few days once I’ve sown them ? A) No. There is usually enough rain eventually and if you over-water they could rot before they germinate. However, if there is prolonged drought after you,have sown then you could try watering once a week.
Q Will your Pictorial Meadow mixes work in shady areas? A) The mixes do need sunshine at some point during the day but the Woodland Edge perennial mix is designed for very shaded areas.
Q How long will the seed keep if I don’t use it all? A) Usually for several years - keep in a cool dry place.
Q I've missed the planting season but still have my seeds - Can I store them for next year. - A) - keep in a cool dry place - you could pop the packet into a tin to avoid acidentally tearing the packet
Q. Can I mix Pictorial Meadows annual and perennials seeds to get a show of flowers in the first year? A)There is no need. We already include a proportion of annual seeds in each perennial mix to give a good show in the first year while the perennial are getting established.
Q. Can I blend the Pictorial Meadows mixes together ? A) WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS. You can if you want but that defeats the objective . Each mix is designed to produce it’s own long-lasting show. Taller plants in one mix may hide shorter plants in another mix so you will get a better show if you keep them separate. We can't be responsible for poor fowering that could be caused by mixing like this.
Q. Can I sow Pictorial Meadows annuals in the Autumn? A ) Yes, autumn sowing will work. But we have never really advocated this because flowering starts early and therefore finishes early, and therefore the displays will start to decline sooner - they will certainly not carry on into the late autumn.
