Wildflower mat seed carpet
Bees seeds - seed mat
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average - fast
Gardening couldn't be easier with this great seed mat. It's made from biodegradable tissue paper that has pre-sown seeds in it so all you need to do is roll it out, cover, and in no time at all the seeds will germinate and provide you with a riot of colour. Perfect for gardeners who either don't have the time or aren't really very green fingered.
Seed mat contains
A mixture that has been specially chosen, using annual, biennial and perennial plants to give you wildflower garden.
Planting instructions
Simply roll out the mat on a weed-free spot of prepared soil and cover with about 5cm of sharp sand, top soil or compost, that will secure the mat. Then just water in. The mat will help suppress weeds and encourage the seeds to grow. To get the best results the seed mats should be used in spring and keep moist. - Plant: February - June
- Flowering: Throughout the summer
- Size: Each mat is 200cm x 50cm.
- Can the wild flower mat be used in a lawn . If so how is the ground to be prepared and will the ma flowers flourish in these conditions. Is it suitable for areas of full sun only or can this be extended to part shade. I look forward to your reply, thank you . His e been given a packet as a gift.
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Bonzo
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These seed mats are not suitable for use in a lawn - unless you completely remove the lawn and dig the area over. You will then need to make sure that the wildflowers are kept well watered, and the surrounding lawn does not encroach on them, as the lawn (being much more vigorous than the wildflowers) will soon take over again. Finally, these wildflowers are only suitable for a sunny spot.
Helen
- I would like to buy 'Wildflower Mat Seed Carpet' as a Christmas gift. Will it keep for that long?
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Delia
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Hi there, yes the seeds are dormant until the product is installed and watered, so will be fine for Christmas gifting.
Kerry
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