Green Roof Seeds

Sedum is known to be essential for low care roof greening.

Green roof seeds.

Gently rake the seed bed so the seed comes into contact with the soil mix and gently water in. Green roofs have increased the range and diversity of plants being grown by installing deeper growing media and changing the way green roofs are viewed or utilized. The environmental benefits include con. Sow seed evenly over the surface.

Sedum can be used for ground cover plants or to create a green roof. Green roof wildflower seed mix developed by the john chambers team offers a british native wildflower seed mix that has been specifically developed for installation on green roof environments the green roof mix wildflower seed is a varied mix of native wildflower and herbs suited to growing in low depth low fertility substrates. Green roofs are made up of several layers typically a waterproof root barrier layer to protect the roof a drainage layer water retention mat then the growing medium and vegetation. Bespoke mixes available on request.

As a mix without grasses it only seems expensive and you won t need much of it. Success is guaranteed by using tried and tested varieties to produce a durable and interesting green roofs. A specially pre blended mix of uk native perennial seeds specific for green roof application. Green roof seeds are easy to establish and with the increasing concern about the impact our development of the planet is having on the worldwide environment and the calling for sustainable development green roofs offer a number of benefits over more traditional forms of roofing helping to meet sustainable development objectives.

Seed mix of drought tolerant native wildflowers suitable for establishing a low maintenance and diverse green roof with a substrate of more than 75mm. Whether strictly utilitarian or highly special ized and ornamental green roofs have a variety of benefits over a traditional roof. For this reason we have steadily increased our selection to 25 varieties. The trays have a blend of 16 species of sedums these are all grown from seed to give the maximum variety and as close to 100 coverage as possible.

Sow in march april or autumn. Green roof wildflower seed mix. Sedum seeds can easily be started and they quickly establish to produce succulent low growing plants. Use a soil mix specifically for the purpose.

When saturated these layers can weigh in at more than 100kg per square metre or 20lbs per square foot. Each modular tray will easily click into place and can be installed. For green roofs using 1 gram of seed per square metre is advisable. This extensive range amply covers the diverse demands created by widely differing roof specifications.