After the summer is before the summer – create your wildflower meadow now!
Autumn is the perfect time to create a wildflower meadow and do yourself and the pollinators in your garden some good. You can sow a large wildflower meadow or simply a strip of wildflowers, preferably after allowing for a few days’ rain.
The most suitable seeds are Luxembourg wild plant seeds (Wëllplanzesom Lëtzebuerg).
These mixtures have been developed by the nature conservation association SICONA and the Musée de la Nature in collaboration with the biological stations and other partners. Most of the seeds are produced by Luxembourg farmers, without the use of pesticides.
There are three different mixtures to choose from :
- LUX – Flower Meadow (Blumenwiese) : This seed mixture is particularly suitable for fresh locations with low nutrient levels. Price: 100g; approx. 25m2: €13 for members of Mouvement Ecologique; €15 for non-members.
- LUX – Colorful Edge & Butterfly Plants (Bunter Saum & Schmetterlingspflanzen) : This mixture can be sown in sunny locations, such as along a path, where you want to quickly have many flowers. Price: 100g; approx. 50m2: €12 for members of Mouvement Ecologique; €14 for non-members.
- LUX – Gravel Lawn (Schotterrasen) : The gravel lawn mixture can be sown on compacted substrates – e.g. gravel, sand, or crushed stone – with only a small amount of humus. Price: 100g; approx. 25m2: €11 for members of Mouvement Ecologique; €13 for non-members.
A detailed description of the various mixtures can be found on the website of Rieger-Hofmann: www.rieger-hofmann.de/rieger-hofmann-shop/mischungen/mischungen-fuer-luxemburg/uebersicht.html
How do I sow a wildflower meadow?
It is important to properly prepare the soil before sowing. It is best to prepare the soil shortly before a longer rainy period. If it does not rain, you should water every 2-3 days to allow the small plants to emerge and develop their roots. Once the wildflowers
have emerged, they no longer need to be watered and require minimal maintenance. Detailed instructions on how to establish a new wildflower meadow and how to care for it properly can be found in the brochure, which is only available in German or French – ‘Establishment of natural green spaces in urban areas – A practical guide for municipalities and interested parties – („Anlage von naturnahen Grünflächen im Siedlungsbereich – Ein Praxisratgeber für Gemeinden und Interessierte“). This brochure, only available in German and French, can be purchased for €2.5 at the Oekozenter Pafendall or borrowed for free from the Oekobib.
Ordering Wildflower Seed Mixes
To order the seed mixtures, you can email: secretariat@meco.lu (Additional costs for shipping: < 500g: €2; up to 2kg: €4) or you can pick them up during the opening hours at the Oekozenter’s office: Monday & Friday: between 9 am and 12 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The establishment of species-rich flower meadows helps to support biodiversity by providing habitat and food reserves for various insect species. These meadows offer many insects living space and food resources. For further information on the seed mixtures and how to create a flower meadow in your garden, please visit www.naturelo.meco.lu/wellplanzesom-aus-der-regioun/
Creating species-rich flower meadows helps to support the diversity of our types of insects during the biodiversity crisis. These meadows provide habitat and food reserves for many insects.
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