About the species mix.
Achieve your UKHab Other Neural Grassland goals with our specialised seed mix, designed for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects.
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 11 UKHab indicator species, comprising of UK native wildflower species and non-invasive grasses.
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 – Other neutral grassland |
| No of indicator species | 11 |
| 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 |
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.
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-ONG
Key Product Points
- Recommended sowing rate: 3g/m2 (depending on customer requirements and existing ground conditions)
- Established height: 20cm - 150cm
- Flowering period: March to October
- Flora Colours: White, Pink, Yellow
- Neutral pH range preferred, however suitable for a wide range of soil types.
Typical Applications:
- Suitable to achieve a Other Neutral Grassland BNG habitat.
- Predominantly thrive in lowland areas.
- Can also occur in various settings like roadside verges, railway lines, and recreational areas.
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Species Mix
Grasses
- Core species included are:
- Lawn Daisy (Bellis perennis)
- Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
- Red Campion (Silene dioica)
- Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
- Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
- White Clover (Trifolium repens)
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolia)
- Common Bent Grass (Agrostis capillaris)
- False Oat-Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius)
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.