{"product_id":"pro-flora-10-general-purpose-plus-annuals","title":"Pro Flora 10 - General Purpose Plus Annuals 1kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWildflower Seed for General Purpose Use with Annuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good all round mixture suitable for a whole range of sites and soils, containing the same range of robust flower species found in Pro Flora 8. The inclusion of annuals makes it ideal for sites where there is to be no ‘year one’ mowing as part of the maintenance regime, allowing the annuals to flower providing colour in the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSowing Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eFlowering Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e5g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e5cm - 1.2m\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eApril - November\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-y: auto; max-height: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth colspan=\"3\"\u003e10% Wildflowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFlower\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBirdsfoot Trefoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eLotus corniculatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack Knapweed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentaurea nigra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack Medick\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedicago lupilina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCorn Cockle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgrostemma githago\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCornflower\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentaurea cyanus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCorn Marigold\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eChrysanthemum segetum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCorn Poppy\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePapaver rhoeas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLady's Bedstraw\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eGalium verum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeadow Buttercup\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eRanunculus acris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMusk Mallow\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalva moschata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOx-Eye Daisy\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeucanthermum vulgare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRed Campion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilene dioica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRibwort Plantain\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlantago lanceolata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSelfheal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrunella vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWhite Campion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilene alba\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYarrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-y: auto; max-height: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth colspan=\"3\"\u003e90% Grasses\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGrass\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrowntop Bent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgrostis capillaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChewings Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestuca rubra commutata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrested Dogstail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCynosurus cristatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSmooth Stalked Meadow Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoa pratensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRed Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestuca rubra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHard Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestuca trachyphylla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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\" 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\" 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\" 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\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" 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\" 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\" 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\" 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\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove unwanted vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate the soil to a depth of 150 mm removing the stones and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel, then firm the seedbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRake the surface to product a fine tilth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the grass short as possible and remove the clippings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove excess thatch to allow the seed to reach the soil surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf compacted, aerate the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds evenly using the correct sowing rate for the seed mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the seeds into the soil using a roller or the back of a rake to ensure good seed to soil contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil surface moist but not wet until the seeds have germinated AND established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrrigate slowly and gently to avoid disturbing the seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"13\"\u003eSuggested mowing regime\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\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\u003eYear 1\u003c\/td\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=\"2\"\u003eLeave soil bare to allow germination and\/or sow new seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eAllow to flower and seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eLeave uncut until spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear 2 onwards\u003c\/td\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\u003eIn March-May if ongoing management as a wildflower meadow is not required, you can alternatively simply cut and collect clippings, continuing to manage as long grass by cutting 1-3 times per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany grasslands and meadows are traditionally managed by grazing but mowing and removing the clippings can be used to replicate the process of hay cutting and grazing. 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