About the species mix
Achieve your UKHab Lowland Calcareous Grassland (g2a) goals with our specialised seed mix, designed for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects.
Lowland calcareous grasslands are a unique and valuable habitat, particularly within the UK. The grasslands are renowned for their high biodiversity, with a wide variety of plant species.
This seed mix is meticulously formulated using key UKHab indicator species, ensuring compliance and a thriving, biodiverse habitat.
We use high quality, UK provenance seed, guaranteeing excellent germination and robust growth.
Contains 19 UKHab indicator species, consisting of UK native wildflower species and non-invasive grasses.
About our Wildflower seed
In 2024, a remarkable 97% of the seed was grown and harvested at our main nursery in Hampshire. This commitment to local sourcing offers several key advantages:
UK Provenance: Our seed boasts UK provenance, ensuring optimal adaptation to native conditions.
Elite Seed Quality: Stringent harvesting and storage protocols, combined with rigorous quality testing, result in elite seed with exceptional viability and germination rates. This also ensures the seed does not contain any contaminants.
Traceability: We maintain complete traceability of our seed, providing transparency and confidence in its origin and quality.
BNG Condition Assessment criteria
This information is subject to Ecologist & Local Planning Authority (LPA) approval/report and is dependent on installation and maintenance instructions provided by WFT being followed.
| What BNG habitat can this mix create? | Grassland – Lowland calcareous grassland |
| No of indicator species | 19 |
| Number of BNG Condition Assessment criteria passed | At installation: 2
At 5 years: 4 At 30 years: 6 |
| Condition on installation | Poor |
| Condition at 5 years (providing management plan followed) | Moderate |
| Condition at 30 years | Good |
We understand that every project is unique.
That’s why we offer customisation options, allowing you to add Local Priority Species and tailor the mix to your specific project requirements.
Product Code:
MS-CCG
Key Product Points
- Contains 19 UKHab indicator species, consisting of UK native wildflower species and non-invasive grasses.
- Recommended sowing rate: 3g/m2 (subject to customer requirements and existing ground conditions)
- Established height: 30cm - 100cm
- Flowering period: March-October
- Colours: Yellow, Pink, Red, White
- Suitable for a wide range of soil types
Typical Applications:
- Suitable to achieve a Lowland Calcareous Grassland (g2a) BNG habitat.
- Thrives best in lowland areas derived from underlying chalk or limestone bedrock.
Gallery
Blog: Achieving BNG Targets…without the headache.
The implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in England has significant implications for Landscape Contractors, particularly concerning their liability in ensuring the successful installation, establishment and long-term maintenance of BNG projects.
Landscape contractors are responsible for sourcing materials that meet the ecological and specified requirements of the BNG project. This includes ensuring that species are appropriate for the target grassland habitat and that materials are of high quality.
Species Mix
Grasses
- Examples of species included are:
- Betony (Betonica officinalis)
- Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
- Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
- Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum)
- Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgaris)
- Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)
- Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)
- Quaking-grass (Briza media)
- Sheep's fescue (Festuca ovina)
Pricing
We have a structured range of prices for both retail and trade enquiries based on the type of product and quantity. Please contact us for a quotation.