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The Flower Rich Areas & Margins Seed Mix 20kg is a specialist agricultural wildflower and grass seed mixture designed for establishing flower-rich field margins, field headlands and wildlife corridors on suitable UK farmland. Formulated with 90% grass species and 10% flowering species, the mixture creates a diverse, persistent sward containing grasses, legumes, herbs and wildflowers, providing flowering plants and habitat for pollinators, insects and farmland wildlife. It is particularly suited to farmers, landowners, estates and land management professionals looking for a specialist seed mixture for CSS AB8, SFI IPM2 and CIPM2-related environmental areas, subject to the requirements of the applicable agreement.
Sow at 8kg per acre (20kg/ha) directly into a well-prepared seedbed in spring or early autumn. One 20kg bag covers approximately 2.5 acres (1 hectare), making this pack size suitable for both individual environmental areas and larger farm stewardship projects. Good seedbed preparation and appropriate establishment conditions are important for achieving a successful and even sward.
The mixture contains six grass species, including Creeping Red Fescue, Chewings Fescue, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Hard Fescue and Slender Red Fescue, alongside a selection of flowering species including Birdsfoot Trefoil, Red Clover, Vetch, Phacelia, Berseem Clover, Alsike Clover, Wild Carrot, Agrimony, Yarrow, Oxeye Daisy, Sheep's Parsley, Corn Cockle and Meadowsweet. Flowering is generally expected from May to September, providing a succession of flowering plants through the main growing season. Flowering species may vary according to availability while retaining a suitable selection of species.
The Flower Rich Areas & Margins seed mix is intended for environmental areas rather than conventional agricultural grazing or general-purpose amenity turf. It can be used on suitable arable land, temporary grassland areas and bush orchards, including field margins, headlands and wildlife corridors. Once established, management typically includes topping in August/September, with a further topping in March/April where appropriate. Always check the current requirements of the relevant Countryside Stewardship or SFI action before purchase, sowing and management to ensure the mixture and establishment method are appropriate for your agreement.
The Flower Rich Areas & Margins Seed Mix is suitable for establishing specialist environmental areas including:
8kg per acre (20kg per hectare)
One 20kg bag covers approximately 2.5 acres / 1 hectare.
Coverage is approximate and can vary depending on seedbed conditions, sowing method, establishment conditions and field management.
Spring or early autumn.
Sow directly into a well-prepared seedbed. The ground should be suitably prepared to encourage good seed-to-soil contact and successful establishment.
Always consider the requirements and permitted establishment periods of the relevant stewardship or grant agreement before sowing.
20kg bag
Approximate coverage:
This 20kg pack is well suited to farmers and landowners establishing larger field margins, headlands, wildlife corridors and environmental areas.
The flowering component includes a selection of:
Flowering species may vary according to availability. The formulation will retain an appropriate selection of flowering species.
Creeping Red Fescue – A fine-leaved grass contributing to the persistent grass component of the mixture, with good tolerance of drier conditions once established.
Chewings Fescue – A grass suited to lower-fertility conditions and capable of establishing in a range of locations, including relatively dry and shaded areas.
Meadow Fescue – A persistent, deep-rooting grass contributing structure and diversity to the established sward.
Timothy – A hardy and persistent grass forming part of the grass component of the mixture.
Hard Fescue – A relatively tough fescue contributing durable grass cover and diversity within the established area.
Slender Red Fescue – A fine grass contributing to the dense grass component and suited to a range of environmental planting conditions.
Flowering species – The flowering component includes legumes, herbs and wildflowers selected to provide a diverse range of flowering plants through the growing season and support opportunities for pollinators and other insects.
Generally May to September
The mixture contains a range of flowering species intended to provide flowering interest across the main growing season. Actual flowering times can vary according to weather, soil conditions, establishment and local growing conditions.
Once established, the area should be managed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant environmental scheme or agreement.
General management recommendations include:
Management requirements can vary between schemes and agreements, so farmers and land managers should always check the current scheme guidance and agreement requirements before establishing or managing the area.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Flower Rich Areas & Margins Seed Mix |
| Scheme reference | CSS AB8 / SFI IPM2 & CIPM2 |
| Mix type | Flower-rich grass and wildflower seed mixture |
| Grass content | 90% |
| Flowering species content | 10% |
| Number of grass species | 6 |
| Flowering species | Selection of flowering species; formulation may vary |
| Height | Approximately 10–150cm |
| Flowering period | Generally May–September |
| Sowing rate | 8kg/acre / 20kg/ha |
| Sowing period | Spring or early autumn |
| Establishment | Direct sowing into prepared seedbed |
| Pack size | 20kg |
| Approximate coverage | 2.5 acres / 1 hectare |
| Suitable land | Arable land, temporary grassland areas and bush orchards |
| Primary applications | Field margins, headlands and wildlife corridors |
| Management | Topping recommended August/September; potentially March/April |
This seed mixture is marketed for use with CSS AB8 / SFI IPM2 / CIPM2-related environmental applications based on the stated product specification.
Stewardship and agricultural grant scheme requirements can change, and individual agreements may have specific requirements relating to seed mixtures, establishment, sowing dates, management, location and eligible land. Farmers, landowners, agents and land consultants should check the current official scheme guidance and their individual agreement before purchasing and sowing.
