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Hedgerow & Banks Wildflower Mix
Price range: £34.80 through £6,960.00 inc VAT
Hedgerow edges and sloping banks present a specific challenge — partial shade from overhead canopy, variable moisture, and often disturbed or compacted soil. The Hedgerow & Banks mix is selected for exactly this ground, with native species that tolerate dappled shade, establish on slopes, and provide good wildlife value in one of Britain’s most important habitat corridors.
The mix supports hedgerow insects, nesting birds, and the invertebrates that depend on hedgerow structure for part of their lifecycle. It works well along field margins, garden boundary slopes, road embankments, and the base of established hedges where grass competition is lower than open ground.
Sow at 3g per square metre into scarified, low-nutrient soil. Spring or early autumn sowing both work. On steeper slopes, firm the seedbed well after sowing to prevent seed wash. Avoid mowing the base of hedgerows during the first two growing seasons — let the mix establish and set seed before cutting back.
Sourced from UK meadows and partner farms. 100% wildflowers — no grasses included.
Frequently asked questions
What ground is the Hedgerow and Banks Wildflower Mix designed for?
It is designed for hedgerow edges, sloping banks, field margins, road embankments, and the base of established hedges — ground that often has partial shade, variable moisture, and compacted or disturbed soil. The species are selected to tolerate dappled shade and establish on slopes where other mixes struggle.
What wildlife value does a hedgerow wildflower mix provide?
Hedgerows are one of Britain's most important wildlife corridors. Adding wildflowers to hedgerow edges supports hedgerow insects, nesting birds, and the invertebrates that depend on hedgerow structure for shelter and food. The mix increases habitat value in a linear feature that connects larger habitats.
How do I sow wildflowers on a bank or slope?
Sow at 3g per square metre into scarified, low-nutrient soil. Firm the seedbed well after sowing on steeper slopes to prevent seed wash. Spring or early autumn sowings both work. Avoid mowing the base of hedgerows during the first two growing seasons — let the mix establish and set seed before cutting back.
Will the Hedgerow and Banks mix tolerate shade under hedges?
Yes — the species in this mix are selected for tolerance of dappled shade, making them well suited to the partial shade cast by an established hedge canopy. Full dense shade will still limit establishment, but intermittent or edge shade is well within the range of this mix.
Angelica, Wild, (Angelica sylvestris), Bedstraw, Hedge, (Galium mollugo), Buttercup, Meadow, (Ranunculus acris), Campion, Red, (Silene dioica), Campion, White, (Silene alba), Cowslip, (Primula veris), Daisy, Ox-eye, (Leucanthemum vulgare), Foxglove, Wild, (Digitalis purpurea), Hedge Parsley, Upright, (Torilis japonica), Knapweed, Common, (Centaurea nigra), Knapweed, Greater, (Centaurea scabiosa), Mullein, Dark, (Verbascum nigrum), Mullein, Great, (Verbascum thapsus), Musk Mallow, (Malva moschata), Mustard, Garlic, (Alliaria petiolata), Self-heal, (Prunella vulgaris), St John’s-wort, Common, (Hypericum perforatum), Teasel, (Dipsacus fullonum), Vetch, Common, (Vicia sativa), Vetch, Tufted, (Vicia cracca), Woundwort, Hedge, (Stachys sylvatica), Yarrow, (Achillea millefolium)
Ground Preparation
Sowing
Aftercare: Year 1 & Once Established
Flower Colours: Varied
Plant Height: up to 2 metres
Flowering Season: April to October
Setting: Hedgerows, banks, woodland edges & other semi-shade sites