We have eight varieties of Meadowmat Wildflower Turf, available to landscapers and gardeners. But which one is right for you? In this article we help you with how to choose wildflower turf for your project and explore the many benefits of having wildflowers as part of your garden.
At Turfonline, we are delighted that you have chosen to use Meadowmat Wildflower Turf in your landscaping project. Wildflowers not only look wonderful, but have been proven to improve soil health, prevent erosion, improve water quality and are excellent for wildlife. So now you’ve decided on wildflowers, how to choose turf depending on the 8 different types of wildflower turf we have available?
- Assess the site for light and shade
- Think about the colours and plant species you like
- Choose between a long flowering period of a short burst of intense colour
- Decide which time of year you’d prefer to carry out maintenance
- Compare prices
Assess light and shade – which plants will flourish?
Part of the reason that some of our wildflower species are rarely seen is that they are fussy about where they live. Some wildflower turf prefers a damp soil, some prefer dappled shade and others are not too fussy. So, when researching how to choose the right turf, always ensure that you assess what your garden is like first.
Meadowmat Woodland Shade mix loves to be beside hedges, under trees or under shrubs where it has protection from hot sun, but still gets plenty of light.
All other varieties like as much sunshine as possible. Most will need low fertility soil.
Choose your favourite wildflower colours & species
Our native wildflowers come in a vast array of shades and hues. Each different type of Meadowmat turf is like an ever-changing patchwork quilt of colour. So, when deciding how to choose your turf, consider what your favourite wildflower colours and species are.
Consider these questions when choosing your turf. Do you have a particular plant you want to see more of in your garden? Are there any wildflowers you really don’t like?
Check the wildflower meadow seed mixes and turf descriptions carefully but remember; wildflower seeds are sown randomly so that every square metre of Meadowmat is slightly different. We supply a variety of different types of turf so not all species appear in every roll and some plants, primroses and cowslips are slow to germinate. You may not see them at all in the first couple of years.
A long flowering period or a short burst of colour
Each different type of wildflower turf has been devised to delight at different times of year. The wildflower turf that flowers for longer is slightly less “showy” than other varieties with a shorter but more spectacular burst of colour. So, when considering how to choose the right turf, think about whether you would rather have a long flowering period or a short burst of colour.
Bees and butterflies appreciate the longer flowering times because they have a constant supply of food.
Take a look at the Meadowmat Wildflower Turf range:
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When you should cut your wildflower turf
Most Meadowmat varieties benefit from being cut back at the end of summer once the plants have set seed, but all it can vary. Meadowmat Birds and Bees is designed for a February cut so that the birds can enjoy those nutritious seed-heads during the winter.
Compare wildflower prices with your budget
Prices vary according to the proportion of grasses in the seed-mix and the availability of seed. We aim to only use wildflower seeds from the UK. If a species seed is in short supply (e.g. because the plants are less common), the price can be affected.
Quick Meadowmat comparison chart
| No of plant species |
% grass seed by weight | Flowering period | Approx height at maturity | Price per square metre* | |
| Traditional Meadowmat | 34 | 30 | May-July | 80-150cm | From £15.60 inc VAT |
| Meadowmat for Birds and Bees | 43 | 10 | April – October | 80 – 200cm | From £18.00 inc VAT |
| Cottage Garden Meadowmat | 28 | 5 | April – October | 90 -120cm | From £18.00 inc VAT |
| Woodland Shade Meadowmat | 38 | 5 | April – September | 80-100cm | From £18.00 inc VAT |
| Roof Meadow | 23 | 5 | April – September | 30 – 90cm | From £18.00 inc VAT |
*Prices correct at February 2019 but are subject to change.
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