Butterflybom is a seed bomb containing a nectar rich wildflower seed mix loved by butterflies as well as other pollinating insects. Help to promote butterfly populations.
Seed mix* – Musk Mallow, Cornflower, Yarrow, Oxeye Daisy, Red Campion & Forget-me-not.
*(Contains species recommended by butterfly conservation as ‘larval food plants’ and includes some annuals for 1st year impact)
Pull the pin and throw or drop Seedboms into areas that are in need of brightening up. Seedboms like bare soil, natural light and to be kept damp whilst growing. Full instructions are included on inside of each Seedbom sleeve.
Seedboms will biodegrade into the environment, leaving only plants behind.
For best results use within 1 year of purchase.
How do they work?
First shake the seedbom a few times to distribute seeds inside.
Trigger by pulling the pin to remove the seal and submerge in water until fully soaked inside and out.
Throw or drop onto bare open ground that’s in need of beautification. IMPORTANT: Make sure it's split open to allow seedlings to sprout out!
See below for recommended growing periods. There are 2 seasons to grow Seedboms. Spring for flowering same year and Autumn for flowering following year.
Throw to grow this year: March-June
Throw it to grow the following year: August-October
Seedboms are assembled in the UK (our shell casings are made in the Netherlands, all other materials sourced in the UK). Starch based biodegradable and compostable shell, organic peat-free compost, native wildflower / herb seeds, 100% recycled and recyclable glue free paperboard packaging.
