{"product_id":"irish-wildflower-seed-pack-3","title":"Irish Wildflower Seed Pack 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block product-block--header product-single__header small--hide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThe best way to improve biodiversity and to attract local bees and other insects is to grow native wildflowers. We have a selection of the best native wildflower seeds, including those best suited to attracting bees and butterflies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThe Butterfly and Bee 100% Wildflower Seed Mix for instance, has all the plant seeds you’ll need to attract these insects to your backyard, garden, or any other part of your home. The same goes for our Traditional Irish Wildflower mix, which has all the fresh-smelling wildflowers native to Ireland and attracts a pretty long list of insects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eA few of our most popular seed mixes include the Low Growing 100% Wildflower seed mix, Shaded Areas, 100% Wildflower seed mix, and a few others like the Yellow Rattle. Every one of these seeds is easy to grow and does not require any special care or routine to help them grow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eOnce planted, they tend to grow on autopilot as long as they are watered and receive adequate sun. However, their best feature is the fact that they can and often do attract lots of butterflies, bees, and various other insects while giving you an excellent place to rest and relax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h2 product-single__title\"\u003eButterfly and Bee | Native Wildflower Seed Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-blocks=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seed-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative wildflower mix for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ 100% wildflower seed - no grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ 25% annual \/ 75% perennial species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Includes yellow rattle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Supports bees, butterflies and beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Best for prepared bare soil, borders and mini meadows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Sowing rate: 1.5–3g per m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare the ground well first - wildflower seed needs good contact with bare soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an annuals-only mix, meaning it has a one-year life cycle. \u003c\/strong\u003eExpect blooms from 8-10 weeks after planting (if planted in Spring) or the following Summer, if planted in Autumn. If you wish to plant \u003cstrong\u003ea mixture with the inclusion of these species, that returns year after year, we recommend planting the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/connectingtonature.ie\/collections\/wildflower-seed-only-mixes\/products\/butterflyandbeewildflowermix\"\u003eNative Butterfly and Bee Mix.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a mixture of both Cornfield Annuals AND Perennial species. The annuals will bloom in year one, while the perennials will begin to bloom for the first time in year two, returning year after year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the seed species in this mixture are from Irish Native Seed and are propagated on the island of Ireland in Co Waterford. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the advent of the intensive use of herbicides and pesticides, all of the species in this mixture would have been common weeds in our fields of corn.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native cornfield annual with intense blue ruffled flower heads is a hardy annual and flowers from June-September. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest sown in cultivated soils receiving direct sunlight, this mix will show colour eight weeks after sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Connecting to nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54453381562715,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/0252\/1286\/files\/CopyofCopyofnorthernlightJewelleryBySueDonnellan.png?v=1792593521","url":"https:\/\/www.bluemoongifts.ie\/products\/irish-wildflower-seed-pack-3","provider":"Glass Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}