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Clay Soils Wildflower Plug Plants Mix

A vibrant mix of UK native wildflowers for heavy clay soils. Plug plants establish quickly, attract pollinators, and provide stunning summer blooms from June to September.

Transform your garden, park, or public space with the Clay Soils Wildflower Plug Plants Mix – a vibrant collection of UK native wildflowers specially selected for heavy or clay-rich soils. Ideal for councils, local authorities, landscapers, farmers, and ecology-focused projects, this plug mix delivers an instant visual impact and long-term ecological benefits.

Each plant is grown in a 40cc plug, ensuring excellent root development and rapid establishment. Once planted, these species bloom in succession from June through September, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies while creating a rich, wildlife-friendly habitat.

Perfect for garden borders, meadows, roadside verges, nature reserves, and public spaces, this mix offers a reliable

  • Site Preparation: Remove weeds and debris; lightly cultivate the soil if compacted
  • Planting Spacing: 20–30 cm apart depending on mature spread
  • Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain moisture until established
  • Maintenance: Mow or cut back after flowering to encourage self-seeding
  • Low Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal upkeep

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Height Up to 90 cm
Usage Pollinator habitat, wildflower meadows, BNG schemes, field margins, ground cover in ornamental borders
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Flowering Period June – September

Core species, colours and flowering period

A minimum of 10 species will be chosen from the following list, and used in equal quantities:

Achillea millefolium Yarrow
Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed
Galium verum Lady’s Bedstraw
Geranium pratense Meadow Cranesbill
Knautia arvensis Field Scabious
Lathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling
Leontodon hispidus Rough Hawkbit
Leucanthemum vulgare Oxeye Daisy
Lotus corniculatus Birdsfoot Trefoil
Lychnis flos-cuculi Ragged Robin
Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain
Primula veris Cowslip
Prunella vulgaris Self Heal
Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup
Rhinanthus minor Yellow Rattle
Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel
Silaum silaus Pepper Saxifrage
Stachys officinalis Betony
Succisa pratensis Devilsbit Scabious
Tragopogon pratensis Goatsbeard
Trifolium pratense Wild Red Clover
Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch
Location overview Suited for parks, gardens, roadside verges, and nature reserves
Shade tolerance Full sun to partial shade
Soil type Heavy clay, poorly-drained soils
Soil fertility Low to medium
Moisture Retains moisture well; tolerant of wet clay conditions

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