Wildflowers are so beautiful, you cannot help but love them. No matter where you go in Scotland, there are particular wildflowers unique to that type of landscape. Perhaps this diversity is what makes planting wildflowers in our gardens is so popular. There are so many selections that a gardener can achieve any look and their own natural paradise.
Amazing wildflower seed trends
We would like to share with you, an amazing trend that has been growing globally. This trend allows brides and grooms to have
personalized seed packet favors for their wedding guests. They make beautiful little gifts and can be printed with the couples names and the date of the wedding.
Everyone loves receiving a gift that can be easily planted in flower pots or gardens. The trend has spread to other occasions. Personalized seed packets are given out as thank you gifts at baby showers, anniversary parties, and even graduation parties. The design options are limitless.
Bluebell Of Scotland
The scientific name of this beautiful plant is Campanula rotundifolia. This plant is a native wildflower of Scotland. It grows to a height of about 12 inches and blooms most of the summer. As you can see, it blooms with a large number of blue bell-shaped flowers on rich green foliage.
You will see this plant in the foothills and mountains. You can plant the Bluebell of Scotland in the spring, summer, or fall. It loves direct sunlight with afternoon shade and consistent moisture.
Meadow Buttercup
There are many species of this lovely plant all across Europe. It is a fun plant to add to the garden as the stems grow and leaves develop. Then as the flower matures, the leaves turn a beautiful shade of yellow.
For a great garden plant that is strong and produces well, look at the variations of the Meadow Buttercup. However, if your land is used for ranching, this may not be a good choice.
Gardeners love these plants, they are a problem in dairyland regions. These hardy plants are herbicide-resistant and if they begin growing in dairy pastures, they can be costly to remove. But, for the home garden, they are a lovely addition.
Sticky Catchfly
This wildflower is found in very few places. It can be found in a few places in Whales and in about a dozen places in Scotland. It grows in rocky areas. It grows in clumps and just under the flower is a sticky substance that earns it the name catchfly. It is a remarkable sight in the summer months. The colors are brilliant.
If you want to plant a garden, or are looking for a wonderful gift packet, you can have these seeds combined with others that are common to your area. Healthy seeds grow quickly and can be ordered online.
Contact a seed provider for more information, or do your own research. You can literally color your world.