Cornfield Annuals Mixture
Ref: mixann
This annual wildflower mixture will provide a colourful display between June and August. It can be sown either in the autumn or the spring. If spring sown, it should be sown by April. Re-seeding annually is recommended to produce the best result.
The sowing rate for this mixture is variable depending on the size of the area to cover, a full rate of 6 kgs per acre will give a vivid and bright, eye catching display of colour, however more economical rates can be sown at several kilos per acre to give an attractive splash of colour.
Please note that this mixture attracts VAT which will be added on at checkout.
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Species breakdown in this mix
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Birdsfoot Trefoil is a legume, it grows from a basal crown, with numerous stems that can vary from prostrate to erect in growth habit. In some parts of the country it is called the 'eggs and bacon' plant.
Birdsfoot Trefoil Species Guide 
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Corn Cockle
Corn Cockle is a tall annual with singular pink/purple flowers, dating back as far as the Iron Age in Britain; however it is now virtually extinct in the wild.
Corn Marigold
Easily recognised flower-heads, carried on long stalks. The lower leaves are stalked and have toothed edges or are cut into leaflets. The upper ones clasp the stem and are sometimes little toothed. The plant which grows 6 to 8 inches tall is an annual.
Cornflower
Cornflowers are a tall annual with a distinctive vibrant blue flower head. The flower supplies pollen and nectar for bees and lots of other beneficial insects and the seeds also provide food for small mammals and birds such as Goldfinches.
Crimson Clover
An annual legume and true clover, traditionally sown in the south east of England for over-winter sheep keep.
Field Poppy
Field poppy grows 1 to 2 feet high and is one of the easiest to grow. It is best known as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who gave their lives in the first world war and is now in decline due to intensive agricultural practices.
Persian Clover
A legume species which is widely used across Europe. It is less common in the UK but can be a useful forage plant. This short term annual fixes nitrogen and is capable of rapid growth making it ideal for providing a quick boost to soil fertility where there is a window of 5-9 months. When in flower Persian clover has a particularly pleasing smell.
| Contents per Kg | % | kg | |
 | Corn Cockle | 40.0 | 0.400 |
| Cornflower | 24.0 | 0.240 |
| Field Poppy | 22.0 | 0.220 |
| Corn Marigold | 10.0 | 0.100 |
| certified birdsfoot trefoil | 2.0 | 0.020 |
| certified crimson clover | 1.0 | 0.010 |
| certified persian clover | 1.0 | 0.010 |
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