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Acidic Soils Wildflower Meadow Mix
Price range: £34.80 through £6,960.00 inc VAT
Acidic soils — heathland, moorland edge, upland grassland, and sandy lowland heath — need a mix matched to their chemistry. Most standard wildflower mixes don’t establish well in low-pH conditions. The Acidic Soils mix is built specifically for this ground, with native species that are naturally adapted to it.
Predominantly perennial, this mix builds slowly into a stable, long-term sward with real habitat value — good for specialist pollinators including many bumblebee species that favour heath and moorland plants, as well as birds and invertebrates. It pairs well with a 60/40 blend alongside our Traditional Meadow mix where more height and visual impact is wanted.
Sow at 3g per square metre into exposed, scarified, low-nutrient acidic soil. Avoid liming before sowing — maintaining low pH is essential to species success. Autumn sowing suits this mix well. Expect gradual establishment; the mix comes into its own from year two.
Sourced from UK meadows and partner farms. 100% wildflowers — no grasses included.
Frequently asked questions
What soil types is the Acidic Soils Wildflower Mix designed for?
It is designed for heathland, moorland edge, upland grassland, and sandy lowland heath — any site with naturally low soil pH. Standard wildflower mixes do not establish reliably on acidic soils; this mix is specifically selected to thrive in these conditions.
What pollinators does the Acidic Soils mix support?
The mix supports specialist pollinators associated with heath and moorland habitats, including several bumblebee species that depend on acidic-soil plants. As the sward matures it also attracts moths, beetles, and other invertebrates that are increasingly rare in the wider landscape.
How do I sow the Acidic Soils Wildflower Mix?
Sow at 3g per square metre into scarified, low-nutrient acidic soil. Do not lime before sowing — maintaining the low pH is essential. Autumn sowing suits this mix well. Avoid adding organic matter or topsoil, which raises fertility and works against wildflower establishment.
Can the Acidic Soils mix be blended with other Wildahome mixes?
Yes — a 60/40 blend with the Traditional Meadow Mix works well on sites where more height and visual impact is wanted alongside moorland character. Both mixes sow at 3g per square metre, so blend by weight before sowing.
Agrimony, Fragrant, (Agrimonia procera), Bedstraw, Lady’s, (Galium verum), Betony, (Stachys officinalis), Buttercup, Meadow, (Ranunculus acris), Cat’s-ear, Common, (Hypochaeris radicata), Cornflower, (Centaurea cyanus), Daisy, Ox-eye, (Leucanthemum vulgare), Foxglove, Wild, (Digitalis purpurea), Knapweed, Common, (Centaurea nigra), Ragged Robin, (Lychnis flos-cuculi), Sage, Wood, (Teucrium scorodonia), Scabious, Devil’s-bit, (Succisa pratensis), Sneezewort, (Achillea ptarmica), Sorrel, Common, (Rumex acetosa), Sorrel, Sheep’s, (Rumex acetosella), St John’s-wort, Common, (Hypericum perforatum), Trefoil, Bird’s-foot, (Lotus corniculatus), Trefoil, Greater Bird’s-foot, (Lotus uliginosus), Vetch, Tufted, (Vicia cracca), Yarrow, (Achillea millefolium), Yellow-rattle, (Rhinanthus minor)
Ground Preparation
Sowing
Aftercare: Year 1 & Once Established
Flower Colours: Varied
Plant Height: up to 1.5 metre
Flowering Season: May to October
Setting: Acidic soils including peaty soils, moors, and heathland