{"product_id":"seedball-beetle-mix-seed-bombs-british-wild-flower-tin-sow-spring-autumn","title":"Seedball Beetle Mix Seed Bombs (British Wild Flower Tin)  - Sow Spring Autumn","description":"\u003csection background_background data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"221349f\" data-settings=\"{\"\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003e\n  Beetle Mix\n \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection background_background data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"a96c17d\" data-settings=\"{\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  WILDFLOWER FOR BEETLES The ideal mix to attract ladybirds and pollinating beetles  who are super important to our garden ecosystems. Did you know that many beetles are important pollinators who pollinated the first flowers 140 million years ago at the time of dinosaurs?\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  About a quarter of the UKs beetles are pollinators, feeding on nectar and then transporting pollen on their legs. They love open faced flowers and those with multiple flower heads  making our mix of flowers perfect for beetles. Our beetle mix includes common knapweed, cornflower, cow parsley, field scabious, foxglove, great burnet and yarrow.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  (see below for plant details).\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Each seed ball contains a mini ecosystem, bursting with a variety of wildflower seeds and others that are native to the UK.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The wildflower seeds are mixed with clay, peat-free compost and a smidgen of chili powder, and rolled into a small ball. Each ball is approximately 1 cm in diameter, making them so easy to just scatter. The dried clay acts as a protective casing from common seed predators (such as ants, mice and birds). When sufficient rain permeates the clay, the seeds inside begin to germinate - helped along by the nutrients and minerals contained within the balls. The chili powder continues to deter predators while the seed ball slowly degrades and the seeds sprout.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Each tin contains 20 seed balls, each with approximately 30 beetle-friendly wildflower seeds. These make for lovely gardening gifts, butterfly gifts, eco friendly gifts or mothers day gifts. They will work well in window boxes, balcony pots, garden beds and wildlife gardens.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003csection data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"5398929\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   What's inside this mix?\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \u003csection data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"cbd6f72\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Each seed ball contains approximately 30 wildflower seeds which includes common knapweed, cornflower, cow parsley, field scabious, foxglove, great burnet and yarrow.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   One tin of seed bombs will cover 1 square metre in a garden bed or 3-5 medium sized pots (leave at least 10cm between each ball). Best scattered in Spring or Autumn. See our\n   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youraccount.26.ekm.net\/ekmps\/shops\/shop.asp#https:\/\/youraccount.26.ekm.net\/ekmps\/shops\/31794b\/faq--seedballs-27-w.asp\"\u003e\n    FAQ page\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   for more details on how to get the best from your seed balls.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003csection data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"1f407dee\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/common-knapweed\/\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0037_Common-Knapweed-300x300.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0037_Common-Knapweed-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/common-knapweed\/\"\u003e\n     Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    Perennial.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Height: 30-80cm\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Flowers: July to September\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/cornflower\/\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0035_Cornflower-300x300.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0035_Cornflower-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/cornflower\/\"\u003e\n     Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    Annual.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Height: 90cm\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Flowers: June to August\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Cornflowers are edible. They have a cucumber-like taste. Flowers can be consumed in the form of salad and tea, or used as a garnish.\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/cow-parsley\/\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0034_Cow-Parsely-300x300.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0034_Cow-Parsely-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/cow-parsley\/\"\u003e\n     Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    Perennial.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Height: 50-150cm\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Scatter: late summer or autumn\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Flowers: May to July\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/field-scabious\/\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0032_Field-scabius-300x300.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0032_Field-scabius-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/field-scabious\/\"\u003e\n     Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    Perennial.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Height: 30-60cm\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Flowers: August to September\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/foxglove\/\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0030_Foxglove-300x300.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0030_Foxglove-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/foxglove\/\"\u003e\n     Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    A tall biennial (flowering stem grows in the second year) with pink and purple flowers on spikes.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Height: 60-150cm\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Flowers: June to September\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Toxicity: Poisonous if eaten\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Foxgloves are a really good bridging plant as they bloom late May-June, a period when the bulbs have finished and the summer perennials are yet to be at their best!\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/great-burnet\/\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0029_Great-Burnet-300x300.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0029_Great-Burnet-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/great-burnet\/\"\u003e\n     Great Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    Perennial\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Height: 40-80cm\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Flowers: July to August\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/yarrow\/\"\u003e\n     \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0001_Yarrow-300x300.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball-flowers-_0000s_0001_Yarrow-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n   \u003ch3\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/plants\/yarrow\/\"\u003e\n     Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n   \u003c\/h3\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003e\n    A perennial aromatic herb with white flowers arranged in a many flowered flat umbel head.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Height: 8-60cm\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Flowers: June to August\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Yarrow is a common herb that has been highly regarded for its medicinal properties in Britain since Anglo-Saxon times, it is said that Achilles used this herb to treat the wounds of his soldiers. Yarrow's pretty little flowers, usually white but can be pink, cluster together in tight groups to resemble flat umbrellas. The leaves are like feathers and are aromatic if crushed. Can be found in many grassland habitats including, waste land and some coastal dunes and stable shingle.\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05.jpg 900w, https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05-600x229.jpg 600w, https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05-768x294.jpg 768w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"344\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05.jpg 900w, https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05-600x229.jpg 600w, https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedball.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seedball_product-bee-05-768x294.jpg 768w\" width=\"900\"\u003e\n   \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Seedball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54444468437319,"sku":"SBT-10 Beetle Mix","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6728\/8135\/files\/10_170ca5ea-7659-4b94-892b-373ee5098cd5.jpg?v=1785197910","url":"https:\/\/www.gifts4u247.co.uk\/products\/seedball-beetle-mix-seed-bombs-british-wild-flower-tin-sow-spring-autumn","provider":"Gifts4u247","version":"1.0","type":"link"}