Similar to a monoculture lawn but with the added benefit of increased biodiversity to help meet regulatory standards such as BREEAM and BNG.
This biodiverse lawn is treated in the same way as a conventional lawn (regularly mown and fertilised). The flowering species included in the mix are able to survive and thrive with this regime. This is not a colourful solution, but is species rich.
All seeds are of UK provenance.
Species Rich is also available in our Wildflower Turf® and Meadowscape Pro™ product ranges.
The Details:
Approximately 26 UK provenance wildflowers.
Ratio is 20% Flora, 80% non-invasive grasses (as sown*).
BNG UKHab Classification:
This mix can be used to create:
> A lowland calcareous grassland, UK Hab g2a (10 of the indicator species), or
> A lowland meadow, UK Hab g3a (8 indicator species included).
Key Product Points
- 100% UK Native wildflowers
- Established height: 3cm - 10cm
- Colours: Yellow, Red, White, Pink, Purple
- Flowering period: April to October
- Contact our team for the recommended sowing rate
- Suitable for a wide range of soil types
Typical Applications:
- Lawns.
- Grassed areas that are subject to regular mowing.
- Grassed areas that are subject to regular wear.
- All ground landscaping applications from 400m² to 10,000m².
Gallery
Blog: Enhance Grass Control: A Scientific Approach to Wildflower Meadow Management
Enhance Grass Control: A Scientific Approach to Wildflower Meadow Management
Last year’s unusually wet and mild weather brought a particular challenge, leading to the ‘year of year of the grasses’. Across the UK, grasses thrived and in some cases started to dominate, a challenge in trying to establish and maintain a diverse, vibrant wildflower meadow.
To tackle this industry-wide challenge, we’ve developed Enhance Grass Control, an innovative solution featuring Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor). In this blog we explore…
Species Mix
- Examples of the 26+ species included:
- Betony
- Birdsfoot Trefoil
- Black Medic
- Cowslip
- Lawn Daisy
- Marjoram
- Meadow Vetchling
- Pignut
- Red Clover
- Salad Burnet
- Self-heal
- Yarrow
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.