Water Margins & Pond Edges

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WATER MARGIN & POND EDGES
Sowing Rate 5g/m2

DESCRIPTION
A Wild Flower mixture of native origin as sown by the professionals. For optimum appearance, and a greater ratio of flowers to grass, use sowing rate as directed.

SUITABILITY
Ideal for the gardener who is looking to create natural looking areas around water features.

WILD FLOWER SPECIES USED
Common Fleabane, Gipsy Wort, Greater Birdsfoot Trefoil, Hemp Agrimony, Marsh Marigold, Marsh Woundwort, Meadow Rue, Meadowsweet, Purple Loosestrife, Ragged Robin, Sneezewort, Square Stemmed St Johns Wort, Water Avens & Yellow Flag Iris

GRASS SPECIES USED
Browntop Bentgrass, Common Sedge, Crested Dogstail, Meadow Foxtail, Pendulas Sedge, Rough Meadow Grass, Sheeps Fescue, Sweet Vernal & Tufted Hairgrass

SOWING DATES
Sowing can take place throughout most of the year, providing a good tilth can be prepared, however the months of March/April and August/September are generally the most suitable.

SOWING RATES
For mixtures with grass sow at a rate of 5g per sq. metre.

CUTTING HEIGHT
New meadow:
When sward reaches 15cm (6in) high, cut for the first time, removing all the cuttings.

First year:
Cut every 2 months or when the sward reaches 15cm (6in), removing all the cuttings.

Future years:
First cut in March/April to 7.5cm (3in) with a second cut to 7.5cm (3in) in August/October removing all the cuttings after each cut.

Pack Size 1kg
This pack will cover an area of 200m2 at the recommended seed rate.

Price: £100.72