{"product_id":"pro-flora-12-water-margin-and-pond-edges","title":"Pro Flora 12 - Water Margin and Pond Edges","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWildflower Seed for Water Margins and Pond Edges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishing mixtures on water margins can be difficult due to fluctuating water levels. Try to sow Pro Flora 12 when weather conditions look stable, and only use this mix where there is a constant supply of moisture. This is essential for the indicator species to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSowing Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eFlowering Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e5g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e5cm - 2m\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMay - October\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-y: auto; max-height: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth colspan=\"3\"\u003e20% Wildflowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFlower\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCommon Agrimony\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgrimony eupatoria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCommon Fleabane\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePulicaria dysenterica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGipsywort\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eLycopus europaeus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGreater Birdsfoot Trefoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eLotus ugliginosus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGreat Burnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eSanguisorba officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHemp Agrimony\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eErigeron acer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMarsh Bedstraw\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eGalium palustre\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMarsh Woundwort\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eStachys palustris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeadow Buttercup\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eRanunculus acris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeadowsweet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlipendula ulmaria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePurple Loosestrife\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eLythrum salicaria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRagged Robin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eLychnis floscuculi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSalad Burnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eSanguisorba minor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSelfheal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrunella vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSneezewort\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchillea ptarmica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSq. Stem St John's Wort\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eHypericum tetrapterum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTufted Vetch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eVicia cracca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWater Avens\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeum rivale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYellow Flag Iris\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eIris psudacorus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-y: auto; max-height: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth colspan=\"3\"\u003e80% Grasses\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGrass\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrowntop Bent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgrostis capillaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrested Dogstail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCynosurus cristatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMeadow Foxtail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlopecurus pratensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePendulas Sedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarex pendula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSheeps Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestuca ovina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSlender Creeping Red Fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eFestuca rubra litoralis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoft Rush\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuncus effusus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSweet Vernal Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthoxanthum odoratum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRough Stalked Meadow Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoa trivialis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTufted Hairgrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeschampsia caespitosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, the best time for sowing perennial wildflower seeds is late summer\/autumn (late August-October) when there is likely to be consistent moisture and warmth without extremes of cold or dry. Spring (late March-May) is usually considered the next best time to sow perennial wildflower seed, particularly if the ground is likely to be waterlogged over the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; 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height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003ePrepare the ground\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNew Seed Bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverseeding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove unwanted vegetation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivate the soil to a depth of 150 mm removing the stones and debris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel, then firm the seedbed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRake the surface to product a fine tilth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut the grass short as possible and remove the clippings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove excess thatch to allow the seed to reach the soil surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf compacted, aerate the soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProvide water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eIf there has been little rainfall irrigate gently and slowly to fully wet through the soil profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSow seed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSow seeds evenly using the correct sowing rate for the seed mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause sowing rates for wildflower seed are low, it is usually helpful to mix the seed with a carrier material such as slightly damp sand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePress the seeds into the soil using a roller or the back of a rake to ensure good seed to soil contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProvide water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eKeep the soil surface moist but not wet until the seeds have germinated AND established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIrrigate slowly and gently to avoid disturbing the seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManagement \u0026amp; aftercare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eSuggested mowing regime\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"12\"\u003eCut every 1-3 years as required, in the autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany grasslands and meadows are traditionally managed by grazing but mowing and removing the clippings can be used to replicate the process of hay cutting and grazing. 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