Wild Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium pratense)

This wildflower is a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens, providing a continuous source of nectar for pollinators, while its deep roots help improve soil structure and fertility. Ideal for sunny or lightly shades spots, this perennial legume is easy to establish and will return each year with minimal care.

Key Features:

• Superb pollinator loved by bees and butterflies
• Natural nitrogen fixer improving soil fertility
• Low-growing and non-invasive, blends easily into wildflower meadows or borders
• Approx. 750 seeds per 1g

Wild Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a native British wildflower known for its vibrant, globe-shaped flower heads that range from pink to purple-red. Flowering from May to September, it plays a crucial role in supporting pollinators by offering nectar over a long season. This short-lived perennial is often included in meadow seed mixes, pasture blends, or as a green manure crop due to its soil-enriching properties.

The plant grows up to 40 cm tall, forming low clumps with soft trifoliate leaves and hairy stems. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soils. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, red clover boosts soil health naturally, making it an ideal companion in regenerative planting schemes.

With its compact habit and prolonged blooming, red clover works well in garden borders, lawns, or meadow patches. Once established, it requires little care—just occasional mowing or cutting back after flowering to encourage regrowth and reseeding.

Sow Wild Red Clover from spring to early autumn, directly into prepared soil. For best results, rake the area to a fine tilth and sow evenly. Press seeds lightly into the soil or rake in gently, do not bury deeply. Keep the area moist until seedlings are well-established, typically germinating within 7 to 21 days depending on soil temperature.

This clover prefers full sun or light shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, provided they’re not overly acidic or waterlogged. Mow or cut back at the end of the flowering season to maintain its health and encourage self-seeding.

For garden applications direct sow at 1g/m2. For overseeding existing meadow planting or for new sowings on larger areas sow at a maximum of 2g/m2.

Wild Red Clover is perfect for wildflower meadows, garden borders, grassy verges, orchards, and permaculture plots. It's especially valuable in pollinator gardens, supporting bees, hoverflies, and butterflies with its long flowering window and high nectar content. As a nitrogen fixer, it also improves soil fertility, ideal for crop rotation or use as green manure.

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Q1: Is Wild Red Clover good for pollinators?
A: Absolutely. It’s a favourite of bumblebees and butterflies and provides nectar over an extended flowering season.

Q2: How tall does red clover grow?
A: It typically reaches around 30–40 cm in height, forming compact, low-growing mounds.

Q3: Can I grow red clover in partial shade?
A: Yes, it performs well in full sun and partial shade, though flowering may be slightly reduced in shadier spots.

Q4: Is Wild Red Clover suitable for green manure?
A: Yes, it’s an excellent nitrogen fixer and is commonly used to improve soil health between crop rotations or in fallow beds.