Wildflowers – What to do in June

The UK Wildflower Meadow In June

In June your wildflower meadow will be a glorious spectacle of colours, flowers, movement and sounds. Bees should be visiting their favourite blooms, you may see some butterflies and in some areas, maybe even the odd dragonfly.

At the beginning of summer June is a month of blooming wildflowers, filling the countryside with vibrant colours and scents. The natural world comes alive with an explosion of colour, energy, and beauty as the temperature rises and the days grow longer

Fundamentally, wildflowers are an essential part of this seasonal transformation. These plants add charm and grace to the landscape. Wildflowers offer a delightful sight with their delicate petals, vivid hues, and distinctive fragrances.

As a result the month of June is an especially bountiful time for wildflowers. Here are some of the most enchanting species you might encounter during this time of year:

Lupine:

This spiky, tall wildflower can grow up to four feet high and produces long clusters of purple or pink flowers. Originally Lupines were native to North America but can be found in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.

Black-Eyed Susan:

This cheerful yellow and black flower is a member of the sunflower family and grows in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. They bloom in June and continue to flower throughout the summer.

Coneflower:

Coneflowers are daisy-like flowers with large, colourful petals and a prominent cone-shaped centre. Bees and butterflies love them and they can be found in prairies, meadows, and gardens.

Wild Rose:

Wild roses are native to North America and produce fragrant pink or white flowers in June. They can be found in meadows, along roadsides, and in open woodlands.

Yarrow:

This delicate white or pink flower grows in meadows and fields and is often used in herbal medicine. Yarrow blooms in June and continues to flower throughout the summer.

Buttercup:

The bright yellow petals of buttercups are a cheerful sight in fields and meadows. These wildflowers bloom in June and can be found in open meadows and along roadsides.

Queen Anne’s Lace:

This delicate white flower grows in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. Queen Anne’s Lace blooms in June and continues to flower throughout the summer.

Wildflower Maintenance Jobs For June

Established wildflower areas will be self-sufficient in June. But if you have sown seeds recently or laid Meadowmat Wildflower Turf,  water regularly  now and until the plants have rooted strongly into your soil. But if your meadow is already growing strongly, take some photos, pick yourself a bouquet of wildflowers and just enjoy watching the wildlife.

Wildflowers In June

• Here are just a few of the wildflowers you can expect to see in the UK in June.
• Birdsfoot Trefoil
• Common Daisy
• Common Vetch
• Hay Rattle
• Meadow Buttercup
• Oxeye Daisy
• Ragged Robin
• Red Campion
• Ribwort Plantain
• White Campion