Description

A gentle blend of shade-tolerant wildflowers, perfect for softening darker garden corners with natural beauty. Well-suited to UK gardens and great for both beginners and experienced growers looking to boost biodiversity.

Highlights:

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  Flowering Season: April to August


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  Height & Spread: 20–60cm height | Variable spread


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  Position: Partial to full shade | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil


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  Great for: Shady borders, under trees, woodland edges, naturalised planting

Why We Love It:

This carefully curated mix of native and naturalised wildflowers is perfect for creating a soft, informal woodland look. These flowers are not only beautiful but also valuable for local pollinators, making them a practical and pretty choice for London gardeners hoping to support urban wildlife.

Planting & Care Tips:

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  When to Plant: Sow outdoors from March to May or August to October


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  Where to Plant: Dappled shade beneath trees or along north- or east-facing borders


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  Spacing: Broadcast thinly over a raked seedbed or patch of bare soil


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  Care Notes: Keep soil moist during germination, avoid heavy weeding once seedlings appear, and allow some plants to set seed for natural self-sowing

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Combine with spring-flowering bulbs like snowdrops or wood anemones for multi-season interest. Ideal for areas where lawn struggles to grow or to encourage a relaxed, rewilded look in quieter corners of your space.

Please note:

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