When choosing which perennial wildflower mix to sow, it’s important to consider factors such as the soil type and location. In this blog, we highlight the best perennial wildflower mixes to use for different soil types and locations.
Best Perennial Wildflower Mixes for Different Soil Types
Best perennial wildflower mixes for free-draining soils with average fertility:
Best perennial wildflower mixes for free-draining soils with average to low fertility:
Best perennial wildflower mixes for well-drained soils with average to very low fertility:
Persian Carpet: this perennial wildflower mix is perfect for sandy, chalk and limestone soils
Tuscan Hills: this perennial wildflower mix has a high tolerance for drought stress once well established
Cottage Garden: this perennial wildflower mix has a high tolerance for drought stress once well established
Best perennial wildflower mixes for damp soils with high to low fertility:
Water’s Edge: this perennial wildflower mix is perfect for moist, waterlogged and damp clay soils
Best Perennial Wildflower Mixes for Different Locations
Best perennial wildflower mixes for areas in full sun to light shade:
Woodland Edge: this perennial wildflower mix is perfect for semi-shaded areas, such as under light tree canopies, north-facing landscapes and hedgerow edges
Water’s Edge: this perennial wildflower mix is perfect for wet environments, such as bioswales and pond edges
Best perennial wildflower mixes for areas in full sun:
Persian Carpet: this perennial wildflower mix is perfect for stressed and very dry environments, such as roadsides, embankments, raised planters and rubble gardens
Cottage Garden: this perennial wildflower mix is perfect for brownfield development land
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