Meadow In My Garden Shaded Area Seed Mix
Effectively managing shaded areas and north facing gardens can be a daunting task, especially for inexperienced or hobbyist gardeners. Selecting suitable species can be challenging and requires technical expertise. The shaded area seed mix from Meadow in my Garden offers the ideal solution, blending a variety of annual and perennial species that thrive in shaded regions under trees and deciduous shrubs.
- Sow into loosely dug bare soil
- Coverage: 3 square metres
- Average height: 60-80cm
- Plant in sun or partial shade
- Soil type: loam
- Sow between September - October and March - June
- Blooms 6-8 weeks after sowing and from April in the second year
- 3 months average flowering period
- Main colours: blue, pink and white
- 21 annual & perennial species
This mixture boasts of vibrant cottage garden plants, meticulously chosen for their environmental importance. When combined, they create clusters of wildflower-like blooms that last for multiple months. These plants provide a steady food source for pollinators and can be planted directly into prepared soil. They are an excellent option for gardens that promote wildlife, community spaces, and urban ecosystems.
Flowers included in each box:
- Aquilegia vulgaris 'Common Columbine'
- Borago officinalis 'Borage'
- Digitalis purpurea 'Foxglove'
- Filipendula ulmaria 'Meadowsweet'
- Hesperis matronalis 'Dame’s Rocket'
- Malva sylvestris 'Common Mallow'
- Myosotis alpestris 'Alpine Forget-Me-Not'
- Nemophila menziesii 'Baby Blue Eyes'
- Papaver rhoeas 'Common Poppy'
- Viola cornuta 'Horned Violet'
Our packaging is made from FSC recycled cardboard and environmentally friendly inks. The seed bags are comprised of biodegradable waxed paper or compostable starch, ensuring optimal seed preservation during storage. Seed packs are prepared with organic husks, making them convenient for distribution.