Meadowmat Woodland Shade Woodland Shade Meadowmat® is a blend of 31 native wildflowers and 6 grasses typically found growing in woodland margins and hedgerows. So it is ideal for those tricky spots in the garden where many garden flowers flounder. But please bear in mind that Woodland Shade cannot tolerate really deep shade. Dappled shade is OK but it definitely won’t thrive where the sun never shines. Woodland Shade will bring a splash of colour and serenity into your life alongside the knowledge that you are providing valuable wildlife habitat. Garden design tip: Install Woodland Shade over the top of spring flowering bulbs like snowdrops, crocus and native daffodils for extra colour. So that when the bulb foliage starts to wither and discolour it is much less noticeable. Key Points All but one of the plant species in Woodland Shade Meadowmat® are perennial. That means that you can enjoy them every year without replanting or reseeding……provided of course they enjoy the conditions in your garden! Flowering Time: April – October (depending on local weather conditions) with the strongest flush of flowers in late spring. To protect your plants, we will mow your Meadowmat® before despatch. So it will not be in flower when it is delivered. Although you can install any type of Meadowmat® at any time of year, autumn is the best time for Woodland Shade. That way the plants can root in over winter and be ready to bloom in early spring. It takes two slabs of Woodland Shade wildflower turf to cover 1 square metre of prepared soil. But with a saturated weight of up to 20Kg/m2, it’s definitely better for Meadowmat® to be handled by two people than by a lone gardener. Be prepared to be amazed! Meadowmat® actually changes appearance every year. Moreover, each plant species in the seed-mix responds differently to weather and of course we get different weather every year. You will never be bored! What is Meadowmat® ? Meadowmat® is a modern landscaping material especially developed to help UK gardeners establish biodiverse planting areas quickly and easily. We grow the plants from seed on a thin layer of growing medium where their roots intertwine to form a strong mat. We then transport the mat as flat slabs with two slabs covering 1 square metre. Woodland Shade asks for a largely hands-off and rather eco-friendly style of gardening. So, there’s no need for fertilisers and sprays, these plants are self-sufficient. So, leave it to grow unchecked between February and August. The biggest burst of the flowers will appear in May followed by smatterings of colour through the summer. At the end of summer, use a scythe to take off the vegetation – leave just 10 – 15 cm to re-grow and take away all of the trimmings. Then, mow once or twice in autumn to remove excess growth and let it overwinter. If you are growing Woodland Shade under trees, please remove fallen leaves in autumn. You’ll find installation and maintenance guidance in the blog and the “Help & Advice” sections of our website. Groundcover ideas for semi-shade Finding the right place to grow Meadowmat Woodland Shade Woodland Shade prefers to grow in partial shade and on moist, but well drained low fertility soil. However, please avoid deep shade – the plants do need some daylight in order to thrive. Whilst happiest in a fairly neutral pH it will tolerate all but the most acidic or alkaline soils. A great wildflower garden in Essex So to get the best from your Meadowmat®, please install onto our Low Fertility Soil. This helps to regulate the growth of the grasses so that the flowering plants can thrive. Coverage Each slab of Woodland Shade wildflower turf measures 500mm (19.6″) wide by 1000mm (39.2″) long so it takes two slabs to cover 1m². Please note we sell this product by the square metre. Want to grow your own from seed? Not only that but the mix of wildflowers found in Woodland Shade Meadowmat Wildflower Turf is also available as a seed mix . So you can grow your own from scratch or just add some extra colour. What’s In Meadowmat Woodland Shade? Please note, percentages refer to the weight of the seed in the growing mix and do not necessarily reflect the proportions of mature plants. Native grasses Pretty grasses help retain soil moisture and create wildlife habitat. For more information about each grass, click on the article below False Brome Chewings Fescue Slender Creeping Red Fescue Tufted Hair Grass Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass Yellow Oat-grass Native wildflowers For more information about each flower, or to purchase more of the individual species, click on the links below: Autumn Hawkbit Read More Buy More Betony Read More Buy More Bladder Campion Read More Buy More Columbine Read More Buy More Common Sorrel Read More Buy More Cowslip Read More Buy More Field Scabious Read More Buy More Foxglove Read More Buy More Germander Speedwell Read More Greater Knapweed Read More Buy More Greater Stitchwort Read More Buy More Hedge Woundwort Read More Lady’s bedstraw Read More Buy More Meadow Buttercup Read More Buy More Meadow Vetchling Read More Buy More Meadowsweet Read More Buy More Musk Mallow Read More Buy More Nettle Leaved Bellflower Read More Buy More Oxeye Daisy Read More Buy More Pepper Saxifrage Read More Pignut Read More Ragged Robin Read More Buy More Ribwort Plantain Read More Buy More Selfheal Read More Buy More Welsh Poppy Read More White Campion Read More Buy More Wild Marjoram Read More Buy More Wild Strawberry Read More Buy More Wood Cranesbill Read More Wood Sage Read More Buy More Wood Vetch Read More Please install perishable living products – like Meadowmat – on the day of delivery. In the unlikely event that your product does not arrive in good condition please get in touch immediately with photos showing the issue. The actual percentage of each species contained may vary due to environmental factors. Whilst Turfonline makes every effort to ensure wildflower products are free from weeds and pests, due to the natural way in which these products are grown we cannot guarantee they are 100% pest free on delivery. It is unlikely that you will see every species that is listed. We have developed a variety of species to suit a wide variety of soils and environmental conditions. So this will result in a product that will adapt to individual settings which may mean some species are more successful than others. Contains annual and perennial species. If installed after March many species may not flower during the first year.
