Yellow Rattle Wildflower

Yellow Rattle Wildflower
ANNUAL
rhinanthus minor
Yellow rattle is a semi-parasitic wildflower that is used to inhibit the growth of grass on order to allow other species to thrive. It feeds of the grass roots and is helpful when beginning to create a wildflower area where grass was the main plant growing. Yellow rattle must be sown in the autumn as it needs the cold winter weather to trigger its germination in late February to early March. To sow. Mow the grass short and 'scarify' the ground by ripping through parts of the ground with a claw fork (or similar tool). You will need between 0.1 and 1 g of seed per m2 (our packs are 1g) depending on how dense you want the yellow rattle. For best results you can sow two years in a row. Yellow rattle may need managing as it can feed off the roots of other plants; in this case, remove plants before they seed (being an annual it is quite easy to manage this plant).

White Horehound Wildflower

White Horehound
PERENNIAL
marrubium vulgare
The leaves of white horehound look a little like mint leaves and the white flowers are clustered around the upper part of the stems.
Height: 25-45 cm
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SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Wildflower seeds can be sown directly to the flowering position or started off in trays under cover. Most seeds are best sown either in the Spring (Mar-Apr) or the Autumn (Aug-Sep), but if this is different we have added instructions with that particular seed information. Autumn sowings are best for areas that are already quite grassy. To begin in trays, sow the seeds in a seed compost on a sunny window ledge or in a green house. Pot up seedlings when large enough to handle and harden off for 7-10 days to acclimatise the plants to the outdoors.

If sowing direct to the flowering area, you can mix the seed with fine sand to help achieve an even sowing. The area must be well weeded before sowing. Your wildflowers are pretty good at maintaining themselves, but you can add and remove plants to get the look you want. Deadhead plants if you don't want them to self seed and collect seed for plants you want to start off indoors. A good mix of annuals and perennials will help produce an interesting display year after year.

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You can order wildflower seeds from jACKrABBIT, as well as vegetable seeds, herb seeds and spices for cooking and pickling. Payments are processed through Paypal and delivery is within three working days. Minimum order £5 only.

VIPER'S BUGLOSS Wildflower Seeds (app. 120)
£1.49 (inc. UK P&P or delivery)
BIENNIAL
echium vulgare

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WHITE HOREHOND Wildflower Seeds (app. 250)
£1.25  (inc. UK P&P or delivery)
PERENNIAL
marrubium vulgare

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YELLOW RATTLE Wildflower Seeds (app. 300)
£1.65 (inc. UK P&P or delivery)
ANNUAL
rhinanthus minor

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Viper's Bugloss Wildflower

BEES LOVE THIS PLANT
Viper's bugloss is one of the plants to put in your garden or allotment to attract bees. It is best sown where you want it to grow as the roots are easily disturbed if moved. Sow either March-May (for some flowers that year) or August-September (for flowers next year). Sow thinly as seedlings can choke each other, 6mm deep. Fully grown plants should be about 38cm apart so thin as required. Keep well watered till established. Deadhead to prolong the flowering period. IMPORTANT: Use gloves when handling adult plants as there are tiny spines that can irritate the skin.

Flowers: June-September
Height: 90cm
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