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Spring sowings may produce flowers in the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePacket Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packet contains 2 g of seed – approximately 4000 individual seeds, enough to cover around 4 m² depending on sowing density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField Forget-Me-Not will grow on most soil types, but thrives best in sandy or loamy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a site with moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in mid to late spring or early autumn when the soil is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the area by removing weeds and lightly cultivating the soil to create a fine tilth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter the seeds evenly over the soil surface, gently rake in and water if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds usually germinate within two weeks. Once established, seedlings generally require little attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply fertiliser, as wildflowers grow best in soils low in nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring sowings may flower in the same year, otherwise flowering usually occurs the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants often self-seed naturally, helping to maintain the display in future years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roselyn Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106641338707,"sku":"5065019250247","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/files\/Field_Forget-Me-Not_Flowers_Close_jpg_d3cf3d70-8d69-448a-979f-fccbb94f933c.jpg?v=1770414753"},{"product_id":"corncockle","title":"Corncockle, 7.5 Grams - Approx. 500 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorncockle (Agrostemma githago) is a striking annual wildflower that brightens gardens with vivid magenta-purple flowers surrounded by long, starry sepals. Once common in traditional cornfields, it is now widely grown in wildflower gardens and meadows. Its pollen and nectar provide an important food source for butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorncockle seeds thrive in light, free-draining soil in a sunny position, although the plants will also grow well in heavier soils. Perfect for a wildlife garden, it combines beautifully with other classic meadow flowers such as cornflower, corn poppy and oxeye daisy. The seed is cleaned and untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 7.5 g packet contains approximately 500 seeds, enough to sow up to around 3 m² depending on sowing density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorncockle can be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate best when sown into warm, moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a full sun site with light, free-draining soil and remove any existing vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly cultivate the soil surface to create a fine, loose seedbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter the seeds onto the surface, gently rake in and firm down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the seedbed moist until germination, which usually occurs within two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply fertiliser, as wildflowers prefer soils low in nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prolong flowering, remove dead flower heads as the season progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorncockle is an annual, dying back at the end of the season. 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Its bright flowers create a bold, naturalistic display that supports pollinators including bees and hoverflies throughout the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn Poppy is easy to grow in most well-drained soils, with lighter, free-draining conditions being ideal for strong establishment. Its delicate, papery flowers add movement and colour to borders, meadows, and mixed wildflower plantings, making it a favourite for gardeners looking to restore native wildflowers to their outdoor spaces. These plants will readily self-seed, and germination of new seedlings can be encouraged by lightly cultivating the soil after flowering in late summer or autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2 g packet contains approximately 10,000 corn poppy seeds, enough to sow a minimum of 5 m² at a dense rate. 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