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Loam & Alluvial Wildflower Meadow Mix
Price range: £34.80 through £6,960.00 inc VAT
A rich-ground native mix for loam and alluvial soils — 30+ species suited to fertile, moisture-retentive ground with a long, colourful flowering season.
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About this product
Loam and alluvial soils are fertile and moisture-retentive — conditions that favour grasses over wildflowers in an unmanaged meadow. The Loam & Alluvial mix is species-selected to hold its own on richer ground, with 30+ native wildflowers that establish well in these conditions and deliver a long flowering season from early spring through to October.
Suits river floodplain meadows, allotment margins, garden borders on deep loam, and land adjacent to watercourses where soils have built up fertility over time. The mix provides good value for bees, hoverflies, and butterflies across the season, with species that tolerate occasional flooding without losing ground.
Sow at 3g per square metre into a scarified, firm seedbed. On fertile loam, it’s worth suppressing existing vegetation thoroughly before sowing — the richer the soil, the harder grass competes. Spring sowing (March–May) or early autumn (August–September) are both viable. On particularly fertile ground, consider cutting the sward in late summer to reduce nutrient levels before sowing.
Sourced from our own meadows in Devon and Powys and UK partner farms. 100% wildflowers — no grasses included.
Frequently asked questions
What soils is the Loam and Alluvial Wildflower Mix designed for?
It is designed for deep loam, alluvial, and river floodplain soils — fertile, moisture-retentive ground where wildflowers need to compete harder against vigorous grass growth. With 30+ native species, it is species-selected to hold its own on richer ground where standard mixes can be overwhelmed by grass.
What wildlife does the Loam and Alluvial mix support?
The mix provides good value for bees, hoverflies, and butterflies across its long season from early spring to October. Species that tolerate occasional flooding are included, making it well suited to floodplain meadows where wildlife value is particularly high.
How do I establish wildflowers on fertile loam soil?
Thorough ground preparation is critical on fertile soils — suppress existing vegetation fully before sowing, scarify to expose bare soil, and create a firm seedbed. On particularly rich ground, consider cutting the sward in late summer before sowing to reduce nutrient levels. Sow at 3g per square metre in spring or early autumn.
Where are the seeds in the Loam and Alluvial mix sourced from?
Seeds are sourced from Wildahome's own meadows in Devon and Powys and from UK partner farms. All species are 100% British native wildflowers — no cultivars, no imported seed, and no grasses included in this mix.
Bedstraw, Lady’s, (Galium verum), Black Medick, (Medicago lupulina), Burnet, Salad, (Sanguisorba minor), Buttercup, Meadow, (Ranunculus acris), Campion, White, (Silene alba), Carrot, Wild, (Daucus carota), Clary, Wild, (Salvia verbenaca), Cowslip, (Primula veris), Daisy, Ox-eye, (Leucanthemum vulgare), Goat’s-beard, (Tragopogon pratensis), Hawkbit, Rough, (Leontodon hispidus), Knapweed, Common, (Centaurea nigra), Knapweed, Greater, (Centaurea scabiosa), Plantain, Hoary, (Plantago media), Plantain, Ribwort, (Plantago lanceolata), Ragged Robin, (Lychnis flos-cuculi), Scabious, Field, (Knautia arvensis), Self-heal, (Prunella vulgaris), Sorrel, Common, (Rumex acetosa), Vetch, Tufted, (Vicia cracca), Vetchling, Meadow, (Lathyrus pratensis), Yarrow, (Achillea millefolium), Yellow-rattle, (Rhinanthus minor)
Ground Preparation
Sowing
Aftercare: Year 1 & Once Established
Flower Colours: Varied
Plant Height: up to 2 metres
Flowering Season: April to October
Setting: Loam & Alluvial Soils