{"product_id":"insect-forage-wildflower-mix","title":"Insect Forage Mix | Native Wildflower Seed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKnapweed \u0026amp; Umbellifer-Rich Wildflowers for Beneficial Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport the small creatures that help keep your garden in balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carefully curated Irish-grown wildflower mix has been designed to provide forage for pollinators and beneficial insects, including hoverflies, lacewings, solitary bees, ladybirds and other natural garden allies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend brings together nectar-rich Knapweed with umbellifers such as Wild Carrot and Wild Angelica - open, accessible flowers that are especially useful to many smaller insects. Yarrow, Selfheal and Oxeye Daisy add further diversity, while Corn Marigold provides colour and insect value in the first season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not an instant-colour meadow mix. It is a functional, perennial-rich wildflower blend for people who want to support beneficial insects and create a more balanced, wildlife-friendly garden over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, sow onto prepared, weed-free bare soil. Read our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/connectingtonature.ie\/blogs\/news\/how-to-prepare-ground-for-wildflower-seeds\" title=\"Prepare the ground for wildflower sowing\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"js-no-transition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to preparing ground for wildflower seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before you sow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the flowers to grow, flower and set seed, then cut and remove growth at the end of the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn Marigold provides the main colour in the first season, helping the mix feel active while the perennial species establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear 2 onwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnapweed, Wild Carrot, Yarrow, Selfheal, Wild Angelica and Oxeye Daisy become more important, creating a richer, more insect-friendly wildflower area over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mix should be judged on its biodiversity value and long-term function, not just first-year flower display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn Marigold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Carrot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnapweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelfheal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Angelica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxeye Daisy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunny garden margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchard margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut flower garden edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunny biodiversity areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas where the goal is beneficial insects and biodiversity rather than instant colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePots or window boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormal flower beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers wanting instant colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly mown lawns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery fertile ground where grasses or weeds will outcompete wildflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSites where the growth will be cut repeatedly through the season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable beds, allotments or areas where soil is regularly disturbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose this mix?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose this mix if you want to support beneficial insects and natural garden balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a general pollinator mix, this blend has been built around forage and function - with Knapweed, Wild Carrot, Wild Angelica, Yarrow and other native wildflowers chosen to provide food for pollinators, hoverflies and other useful insects through the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a slower, more purposeful mix for garden margins, wildlife strips and biodiversity areas where the aim is to create long-term insect value rather than a short burst of colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section product-full-width\" id=\"shopify-section-template--25464822497614__sub\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width page-width--narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3554\" data-start=\"3456\"\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis small-batch mix has been created using seed from our Waterford-grown wildflower seed harvest, produced and packed by Connecting to Nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Connecting to Nature","offers":[{"title":"6g | 1.5-3m²","offer_id":59752156332366,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g | 10-20m²","offer_id":59752156365134,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g | 25-50m²","offer_id":59752156397902,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/2033\/9094\/products\/connecting-to-nature-predator-attaracting-wildflower-seed-mix-36919776772320.jpg?v=1649782572","url":"https:\/\/connectingtonature.ie\/products\/insect-forage-wildflower-mix","provider":"Connecting to Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}