Wildflower Card
Plant your card today and start growing wildflowers.
Thank you for planting your Black Isle wildflower card. In the UK, we have lost 97% of our wildflowers since the 1930s.
Together we can make a difference, providing food for pollinators and supporting healthy ecosystems.
Planting Top Tips
For best germination rates, the seeds could do with a little hand to escape from their paper and a nice warm spot, especially if planting in winter. By soaking the paper and gently rubbing it in water, you can disintegrate it into a slurry which releases most of the seeds from the card.
If planting the seeds still in the paper, it helps to rip the cards into smaller pieces and keep the soil very moist until your seedlings start poking through. There are a variety of seeds with differing germination rates.
What Kind Of Seeds
Are Found Within Our Cards?
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Clarkia
Vibrant wildflowers known for their ornamental beauty and cup-shaped flowers. In organic farming, Clarkia attracts pollinators, supports beneficial insects, and contributes to biodiversity.
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Birds Eye
Scientifically known as Gilia tricolor or Gilia capitata, is an annual flower characterized by its delightful eye-like blossoms. Organic farmers appreciate Bird's Eye flowers for their ability to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, contributing to natural pest control and biodiversity on the farm.
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Catchfly
A group of flowering plants in the Silene genus, is recognized for its sticky stems and vibrant blooms in shades of pink, red, or white. In organic farming, catchfly serves as a beneficial companion, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects while potentially aiding in pest control with its sticky stems.
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Black-Eyed Susan
A vibrant flowering plant with yellow or orange petals and a dark center. In organic farming, it attracts pollinators, adds visual appeal, and thrives in various soil conditions, making it a valuable asset to farms.
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Snapdragon
Scientifically known as Antirrhinum majus, is a popular flowering plant characterised by its vibrant, snap-like flowers that come in a variety of colours. In organic farming, Snapdragon serves as an attractive and beneficial plant, attracting pollinators and adding visual appeal to the farm while contributing to biodiversity.
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Sweet Alyssum
Scientifically known as Lobularia maritima, is a fragrant flowering plant that produces clusters of small, delicate flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple. In organic farming, Sweet Alyssum serves as a valuable companion plant, attracting beneficial insects such as hoverflies and lacewings, which contribute to natural pest control.