Growing wildflowers in chalky soil

Question

Hi, our garden (near Salisbury, UK) is very chalky and I would like to create a wildflower meadow in part of it. We took up the lawn, dug it over then sewed wildflower seeds, in February – lots! But barely anything is coming up. Any help gratefully received.

Answer 1

Yes, wildflowers will grow in chalky soil, but may do even better if you amend it a bit. Wildflowers are best sowed in fall. Here's an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-chalky-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/a-wildflower-garden-in-your-backyard.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/a-wildflower-garden-in-your-backyard.htm