Bee Friendly Mix – Wildflower Seedball Tin

Make your garden a buzzing haven with this bee friendly wildflower mix! Specially designed cater to a range of different bee species requirements, providing nectar and pollen throughout the year to bumblebees, honey bees and solitary bees. Colourful and varied, these wildflowers are all recommended by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, as well as attractive to other pollinators and wildlife. This tin contains 20 seedballs – the equivalent of 600 seeds – the perfect amount for approx 1 square metre or 3-5 planters.

Seedballs are a simple alternative to traditional seeds, with no digging required. Simply scatter on the top of the soil, water, and watch the magic happen! The specialised blend of clay and chilli powder deters wildlife from eating the seeds and young shoots, while the peat-free compost provides the ideal conditions for seeds to grow. Delivered in a stylish tin, the packaging can be reused or recycled after use. Containing no chemicals or pesticides, and using peat-free compost, these UK made seedballs are sustainable and eco-friendly in every way. Create your own bee paradise with this bee friendly wildflower mix!

About Bee Friendly Mix – Wildflower Seedball Tin

• UK native wildflower seeds
• Bee friendly wildflower varieties recommended by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust
• Colourful combination of perennials and biennials (Birdsfoot Trefoil, Foxglove, Red Clover, Viper’s Bugloss, Wild Marjoram)
• A sprinkling of pollinator friendly annuals (Corn Chamomile, Corn Marigold, Cornflower, Night-Flowering Catchfly)
• Contains 20 seedballs, with approx 30 seeds per ball
• Equivalent of 600 seeds!
• Covers approx 1 sq. metre or 3-5 pots
• Seeds are protected in the specialised blend of clay, peat-free compost, and chilli powder
• Easy to use – no need for digging!
• Eco-friendly packaging
• Chemical & pesticide free
• Attractive to pollinators and other wildlife
• Create your own bee friendly wildflower paradise!
• The ideal complement to plant alongside roses

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What is a seedball?

A seedball contains a blend of native wildflower seeds, protected in a ball of clay, chilli powder and peat-free compost. They are a wonderful alternative to traditional seeds, that are easier to use and grow; thus perfect for novices and experienced gardeners alike. The seeds have more protection from predators, giving your bee friendly wildflower garden the best chance to establish and thrive!

Do Seedballs work?

Yes! Each seedball contains approx 30 seeds, and are ideal for creating wildflower beds or planters. The outer clay protects the seedball from being eaten by birds and insects, while the chilli powder deters slugs and snails from eating the young shoots. The peat-free compost provides nutrients as the seeds start to germinate, and slowly the materials in the ball will be naturally disperse, leaving a patch of young plants.

How to plant Seedballs?

Seedballs are incredibly easy to use – no digging required! Autumn or early spring are the ideal times to lay your bee friendly wildflower garden. Simply scatter onto bare soil or compost, leaving at least 10cm between each ball. Keep well watered, and the seeds will soon start to germinate – it’s that easy! New shoots can be seen in 2-6 weeks, but each type of wildflower will take a different amount of time to come into flower.

Top Tips For Growing Your Wildflower Garden Meadow

• Autumn and early Spring are the best times of year for scattering your wildflower seedballs.
• Seedballs require water to start growing – if it’s been fairly dry you can give them a drenching every day to supplement rainfall.
• Many seeds need a spell of cold weather to trigger the germination process. If scattering in late Spring or Summer, store the seedballs in the fridge for a few weeks prior to scattering.
• Seedballs should be left intact, not broken up.
• Avoid touching seedballs once they have been watered, as this could cause damage to any new growth inside.
• Wildflower growth can be slow, so patience is key. Different varieties will grow and flower at different rates. As the wildflowers establish, you should see year-on-year improvement with minimal maintenance.
• Young wildflower growth can be easily mistaken for weeds, so be careful whilst weeding and ensure you are selective about what you remove!

Precautions

This mix contains Foxglove which is toxic if ingested.

Seedballs are not for consumption, keep away from children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place.

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