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We can tailor mix your own bespoke wildflower mix.
Buy in bulk at special rates, please get in touch for more details.
Transform your space with our wild flower turf which makes it easy for you to create a vibrant, wildlife-friendly haven. This species-rich turf, packed with native grasses and brilliant wild flowers, gives you a natural looking lawn. Whether it’s a small corner or an entire acreage, you’ll be providing a vital sanctuary for bees, butterflies, birds, and more.
Cultivating wild flower turf offers multifaceted advantages, significantly enriching biodiversity while introducing a captivating aesthetic dimension to any garden or outdoor environment. Strategically integrating a patch of native UK wild flowers, whether as a border along a meticulously maintained lawn or as a central feature, creates a striking focal point. This not only enhances visual appeal but also subtly communicates a commitment to environmental stewardship, actively promoting the attraction of vital pollinators and other beneficial insects, thereby fostering a richer, more vibrant ecosystem within your outdoor space.
We offer wildlife turf, ready for immediate installation, which features a diverse mix of plant species. Our wild flower turf is exceptionally low-maintenance and can be easily laid on most soil types, thriving best in sunny locations. Alternatively, we also provide a range of bespoke wild flower mixes tailored to your specific preferences, incorporating the flower varieties of your choice – this includes: wild flower seed mixes, bee and butterfly mix, annual mix, meadow mix, perennial mixes, cornfield mix and wild flower grass 80/20 mix..
Purchasing and installing your new turf is a straightforward process. Simply order the desired quantity, and upon arrival, lay it onto a prepared surface. This surface should be level, free of weeds, and ideally have been rotavated, raked, and allowed to lie fallow for a period.
After laying the turf, water it thoroughly and consistently maintain its dampness until it has fully established. This establishment period typically ranges from two to four weeks.
To ensure optimal conditions for your wild flower meadow, consider mowing or cutting it in late autumn once the seed heads have fully set. This practice allows ample light to penetrate the sward throughout the dimmer winter months, which is crucial for maintaining the vigour of the wild flowers. By doing so, you prepare the meadow for a robust and vibrant bloom when spring arrives.
Wild flower turf has emerged as the popular way to establish a wild flower meadow due to its significant advantages in terms of speed and ease of installation compared to traditional seeding. Once laid upon a meticulously prepared, weed-free surface, the turf rapidly establishes itself. Its robust root system creates a sealed environment, forming a protective barrier that effectively suppresses the germination of undesirable and invasive weeds such as nettles, docks, and thistles
Enhance the appeal of your garden(s) with our premium wild flower turf. Call us on 01531825299 to place your order, and we’ll arrange prompt delivery of our ready-to-lay turf anywhere in the UK. For optimal results, we recommend installing the turf as soon as possible after delivery, ideally within 24 hours. If immediate laying isn’t feasible, please unroll the turf and keep it thoroughly watered to maintain its freshness. Rest assured, any wild flowers that may have been compressed during transit will quickly recover and flourish once laid.
Wild flower turf is a pre-cultivated mat composed of various wild flowers and grasses. It functions much like conventional lawn turf but is specifically engineered to rapidly establish a vibrant meadow environment. This product typically features a carefully selected assortment of native wild flower seeds and grasses, nurtured on a specialised growing medium to ensure immediate integration and a visually stunning display upon installation.
Cultivating areas with wild flower turf presents numerous benefits when compared to conventional seeding methods. This approach delivers an immediate aesthetic enhancement, boasts a superior success rate due to the pre-cultivated nature of the turf, and offers more effective weed suppression. Furthermore, wild flower turf is less vulnerable to erosion or the displacement of seeds, and it typically facilitates the more rapid establishment of a mature wild flower habitat.
The installation of wild flower turf can be successfully undertaken for much of the year; however, the most favourable periods are generally during autumn or spring. These seasons provide moderate temperatures and consistent rainfall, which are crucial for the turf’s successful establishment. It is advisable to avoid laying the turf during conditions of extreme heat, drought, or severe frost to ensure optimal results.
For successful establishment, thorough ground preparation is essential. Begin by clearing the designated area of all existing weeds, ideally utilising methods that avoid persistent pesticides. The soil should then be made relatively level and ensure it is free draining. While highly fertile soil is not a prerequisite, a light cultivation to a depth of 5-10 cm can significantly aid in root establishment for wild flower growth.
In the initial weeks following its installation, regular watering is absolutely crucial for your new turf, particularly during any dry periods, to ensure it properly establishes. Once the wild flower turf has taken root, it generally becomes quite low maintenance. Typically, it only needs one main cut per year, usually in the late summer or early autumn, after the flowers have faded and had a chance to set their seeds. It’s important to remove the cuttings afterwards to prevent any build-up of nutrients in the soil.
Most wild flower turf varieties are specifically cultivated to offer a splendid array of blooms during their initial year. However, it’s often in the subsequent years that the genuine richness and vividness of the meadow truly come into their own, as the individual plants reach maturity and naturally spread their seeds. This gradual development allows for a more comprehensive establishment of the diverse flora, leading to a more robust and visually stunning display over time.
With the appropriate attention and maintenance, wild flower turf has the potential to endure for numerous years, establishing a lasting and dynamic meadow. The perennial wild flowers will consistently reappear annually, with a significant number readily self-seeding, thereby enriching the continuous diversity of the cultivated space. This means your beautiful patch of nature will not only return season after season but will also naturally spread, creating an even more vibrant and varied display over time.
Wild flower turf is brilliant for boosting biodiversity. It’s a fantastic way to encourage a wider array of species in your garden or green space. Not only does it offer essential nectar and pollen sources that are crucial for bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators, but it also creates a valuable habitat for all sorts of insects and small creatures. It’s a real boon for the local ecosystem.
There’s no doubt that replacing your traditional lawn with wild flower is a good idea as it unique properties mean it’s a win for the environment, and a win for garden maintenance. At Jubilee Seeds we provide a various selection of wild flower seed mixes including bee and butterfly mix, annual mix, meadow mix, perennial mixes, cornfield mix and wild flower grass 80/20 mix. If you’re struggling with your lawn, don’t despair. The Jubilee Seeds Advice Centre is a very useful resource for all gardeners and groundskeepers wanting to create, maintain and regain green lawns, clover turs or wild flower meadows in the face of adverse conditions. If you require any specific mixes or special requirements you can always contact us on 01531825299 or send us a message us at sales@jubileeseeds.co.uk.