Seedbed Preparation: Prepare a fine, firm seedbed, free from weeds and competing vegetation. Light raking or rolling ensures good seed-to-soil contact. Sowing Time: Best sown in spring or autumn when soil moisture is consistent. Sowing Rate: Broadcast evenly and lightly firm. Avoid deep sowing, which can reduce germination. Establishment: Perennials establish gradually, producing strong foliage and flowering over multiple seasons. Flowering peaks in the first year but increases as plants mature. Management: Cut once or twice annually depending on site requirements. Remove arisings to maintain low fertility and species diversity. Long-Term Care: Avoid fertilisers and minimise soil disturbance to maintain long-term wildflower balance.

Colours Height Variable, depending on species (50–120cm) Usage Show gardens, ornamental borders, public spaces, pollinator support Species Count 20+ species Lifecycle Mix Perennial & Annual Flowering Period May – October Core species, colours and flowering period Flower Col A M J J A S O Red Campion – Silene dioica ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Corn Chamomile – Anthemis arvensis ✔ ✔ Scentless Chamomile – Tripleurospermum inodorum ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Cornflower – Centaurea cyanus ✔ ✔ ✔ Meadow Crane’s-bill – Geranium pratense ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Oxeye Daisy – Leucanthemum vulgare ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Common Evening Primrose – Oenothera biennis ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Foxglove – Digitalis purpurea ✔ ✔ Greater Knapweed – Centaurea scabiosa ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Musk Mallow – Malva moschata ✔ ✔ ✔ Corn Marigold – Glebionis segetum ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Dark Mullein – Verbascum nigrum ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Great/common Mullein or Aaron’s-rod – Verbascum thapsus ✔ ✔ ✔ Common Poppy – Papaver rhoeas ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Purple; Loosestrife – Lythrum salicaria ✔ ✔ ✔ Ragged-Robin – Lychnis flos-cuculi ✔ ✔ ✔ Field Scabious – Knautia arvensis ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Soapwort – Saponaria officinalis ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Teasel – Dipsacus fullonum ✔ ✔ ✔ Common Toadflax – Linaria vulgaris ✔ ✔ ✔ Viper’s-bugloss – Echium vulgare ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Location overview Performs best in open, sunny locations with well-draining soils. Suitable for borders, garden beds, and public spaces where long-term colour and ecological benefit are desired. Shade tolerance Prefers full sun to partial shade. Flowering may be reduced in dense shade. Soil type Medium-textured, well-draining soils including loam and sandy loam. Soil fertility Low to moderate fertility is ideal. Avoid nutrient enrichment to maintain wildflower diversity and flowering. Moisture Adapted to moderately dry to moist soils. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

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Show Garden Mix 100% Wildflowers – JC3169

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Show Garden Mix 100% Wildflowers (JC3169) is a predominantly native perennial blend of over 20 wildflower species, selected for their pastel tones and suitability for show garden beds and ornamental borders. Featuring species such as Oxeye Daisy, Field Scabious, Foxglove, and Meadow Crane’s-bill, this mix provides elegant, long-lasting colour from May through October. Designed to create striking garden displays, Show Garden Mix also supports pollinators and beneficial insects, combining ornamental appeal with ecological function. Ideal for show gardens, public realm borders, community gardens, and ecological planting schemes, this perennial-dominant mix offers a sustainable, low-maintenance solution for long-term flower-rich displays.

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Predominantly native perennial wildflower mix in pastel tones. Ideal for show garden beds, borders, and pollinator-friendly displays.

Product Description

Show Garden Mix 100% Wildflowers (JC3169) is a predominantly native perennial blend of over 20 wildflower species, selected for their pastel tones and suitability for show garden beds and ornamental borders.

Featuring species such as Oxeye Daisy, Field Scabious, Foxglove, and Meadow Crane’s-bill, this mix provides elegant, long-lasting colour from May through October. Designed to create striking garden displays, Show Garden Mix also supports pollinators and beneficial insects, combining ornamental appeal with ecological function.

Ideal for show gardens, public realm borders, community gardens, and ecological planting schemes, this perennial-dominant mix offers a sustainable, low-maintenance solution for long-term flower-rich displays.

Advice & Care

Seedbed Preparation: Prepare a fine, firm seedbed, free from weeds and competing vegetation. Light raking or rolling ensures good seed-to-soil contact.
Sowing Time: Best sown in spring or autumn when soil moisture is consistent.
Sowing Rate: Broadcast evenly and lightly firm. Avoid deep sowing, which can reduce germination.
Establishment: Perennials establish gradually, producing strong foliage and flowering over multiple seasons. Flowering peaks in the first year but increases as plants mature.
Management: Cut once or twice annually depending on site requirements. Remove arisings to maintain low fertility and species diversity.
Long-Term Care: Avoid fertilisers and minimise soil disturbance to maintain long-term wildflower balance.

Features

Colours

Height	Variable, depending on species (50–120cm)
Usage	Show gardens, ornamental borders, public spaces, pollinator support
Species Count	20+ species
Lifecycle Mix	Perennial & Annual
Flowering Period	May – October

Core species, colours and flowering period

Flower	M	J	J	A	S	O
Red Campion – Silene dioica	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corn Chamomile – Anthemis arvensis		✔	✔
Scentless Chamomile – Tripleurospermum inodorum		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cornflower – Centaurea cyanus		✔	✔	✔
Meadow Crane’s-bill – Geranium pratense	✔	✔	✔	✔
Oxeye Daisy – Leucanthemum vulgare	✔	✔	✔	✔
Common Evening Primrose – Oenothera biennis		✔	✔	✔	✔
Foxglove – Digitalis purpurea		✔	✔
Greater Knapweed – Centaurea scabiosa		✔	✔	✔	✔
Musk Mallow – Malva moschata		✔	✔	✔
Corn Marigold – Glebionis segetum		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dark Mullein – Verbascum nigrum		✔	✔	✔	✔
Great/common Mullein or Aaron’s-rod – Verbascum thapsus		✔	✔	✔
Common Poppy – Papaver rhoeas	✔	✔	✔	✔
Purple; Loosestrife – Lythrum salicaria		✔	✔	✔
Ragged-Robin – Lychnis flos-cuculi	✔	✔	✔
Field Scabious – Knautia arvensis		✔	✔	✔	✔
Soapwort – Saponaria officinalis	✔	✔	✔	✔
Teasel – Dipsacus fullonum		✔	✔	✔
Common Toadflax – Linaria vulgaris	✔	✔	✔
Viper’s-bugloss – Echium vulgare		✔	✔	✔	✔

Growing Conditions

Location overview	Performs best in open, sunny locations with well-draining soils. Suitable for borders, garden beds, and public spaces where long-term colour and ecological benefit are desired.
Shade tolerance	Prefers full sun to partial shade. Flowering may be reduced in dense shade.
Soil type	Medium-textured, well-draining soils including loam and sandy loam.
Soil fertility	Low to moderate fertility is ideal. Avoid nutrient enrichment to maintain wildflower diversity and flowering.
Moisture	Adapted to moderately dry to moist soils. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

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