Bees & Pollinators Wildflowers

  • A vibrant mix of pollinator-perfect flora
  • Contains a balanced mix of annuals, perennials and grasses
  • Wildflowers expertly picked for their bee attracting abilities

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Our Bees & Pollinators wildflower mix is a bountiful blend of wildflowers recommended on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list. Our team expertly picked each wildflower based on its attracting abilities while still maintaining a mix that is colourful, cohesive and ideal for most soil types.

Mixture Breakdown

0.5% Musk Mallow
When does it bloom?

July - August

What colour is it?

Pink / Lilac

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Malva moschata

Description

Musk Mallow is a light pink perennial that sits open and welcome for bees to land on. It’s easy to access pollen makes it the ideal flower for attracting bees alongside its sweet musky scent that invites them to pop in for more than just a pit stop!

1.5% Red Clover
When does it bloom?

May / September

What colour is it?

Purple / Pink

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Trifolium pratense

Description

Red Clover is a popular perennial that despite its name, is actually purple! It's dome-shaped flowers are relatively low-growing which makes it the perfect fodder food for livestock, but is also a fan favourite of weary bees who need a feed a little closer to the ground.

1% Oxeye Daisy
When does it bloom?

May / September

What colour is it?

White / Yellow

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Leucanthemum vulgare

Description

Imagine the daisy chain these would make! Oxeye Daisy is the largest member of the daisy family and its almost flat surface makes the perfect landing pad for bees and pollinators.

0.3% Agrimony
When does it bloom?

June - September

What colour is it?

Yellow

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Agrimonia eupatoria

Description

Agrimony is a spikey perennial wildflower with buttercup-like blooms which stems can grow up to 80cm!

0.2% Garlic Mustard
When does it bloom?

April - June

What colour is it?

White

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Alliaria petiolate

Description

Garlic Mustard is a pretty white perennial that can be typically found in hedgerows and woodland where it thrives in dark and moist soils. If you're wondering how it got Garlic in its name, when its leaves are crushed they smell of it!

0.2% Kidney Vetch
When does it bloom?

June - September

What colour is it?

Yellow / Orange

Annual or Perennial?

Annual

Latin Name

Anthyllis vulneraria

Description

Kidney Vetch is a bright yellow budding wildflower that sometimes gets the name Woundwort. Although this isn't the nicest nickname, it was once used for treating ailments, and of course - wounds.

2.2% Cornflower
When does it bloom?

June - August

What colour is it?

Violet

Annual or Perennial?

Annual

Latin Name

Centaurea cyanus

Description

Cornflower was previously considered a weed in amongst its cornfield annuals companions but is now accepted and widely praised as one of its finest! We're not surprised - who could dismiss those electric blue blooms?

1% Cow Parsley
When does it bloom?

May - June

What colour is it?

White

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Anthriscus sylvestris

Description

Cow Parsley is a shade tolerant wildflower that can be found naturally growing in woodland areas and its stem branches out into many clusters of tiny white flowers. It is sometimes referred to as 'Queen Anne's Lace' as it was said it would bloom for Queen Anne and her ladies in waiting and resembled the lace on their dresses.

0.1% Teasel
When does it bloom?

July - August

What colour is it?

Purple

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Dipsacus fullonum

Description

Teasel when in flower is great at attracting bees as it becomes a dome of small purple petals, with spikey leaves that are handy to land on and hold on to! Whilst this wildflower is great for bees, when it isn’t in bloom it’s also great for birds, in particular Goldfinches who feast on its seeds.

0.5% Greater Knapweed
When does it bloom?

July - September

What colour is it?

Purple

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Centaurea Scabiosa

Description

Greater Knapweed is the larger relative of Common Knapweed, with distinctly larger flower heads. Just like its smaller sibling, Greater Knapweed is a vital source of food for bees and pollinators.

1% Common Knapweed
When does it bloom?

June - September

What colour is it?

Purple

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Centaurea nigra

Description

Common Knapweed can be mistaken for a thistle before it blooms, and once it does, it has magnificent starburst purple petals that resemble a firework display!

0.1% Cowslip
When does it bloom?

April to May

What colour is it?

Yellow

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Primula veris

Description

Cowslip tends to have dark green and wrinkled leaves that are quite wide and start to narrow towards the end. It has flowers with five petals which are bright yellow in colour. The flowers are surrounded by a green protective casing and grow in bunches on each plant that all face the same direction.

1.5% Corn Marigold
When does it bloom?

June - October

What colour is it?

Yellow

Annual or Perennial?

Annual

Latin Name

Glebionis segetum

Description

Corn Marigold is a bright ray of sunshine on a gloomy day. Its orange-yellow petals burst into life in June and last all the way through until October. Part of the cornfield annuals family, although this annual may have one showing - it’s a showstopper!

0.5% Dandelion
When does it bloom?

May - October

What colour is it?

Yellow

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Taraxacum officinale

Description

Although it may be most people’s worst nightmare, dandelions are a great source of pollen for bees and butterflies alike and shouldn't be overlooked. Providing a pop of colour to your meadow, dandelions are diverse and will grow in most soil conditions.

1.5% Yarrow
When does it bloom?

June – November

What colour is it?

White / Occasionally pink

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Achillea millefolium

Description

Yarrow produces clusters of white small-petalled blooms. It is an aromatic perennial making it particularly attractive to bees and pollinators who are enamoured by its sweet scent.

0.1% Dark Mullein
When does it bloom?

June - September

What colour is it?

Yellow / Purple

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Verbascum nigrum

Description

Dark Mullein is a very tall wildflower that is used to growing in dry places - so is ideal for sandy soils. We love its large yellow petals and purple centre.

0.3% Foxglove
When does it bloom?

June – September

What colour is it?

Pink / Purple

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Digitalis purpurea

Description

Foxgloves are biennial wildflowers that when sown will reward you with blooms for two whole years. Their bright pink / purple bells are attractive to bees and pollinators who tunnel in to feed on its nectar.

1.5% Corn Chamomile
When does it bloom?

June - September

What colour is it?

White / Yellow

Annual or Perennial?

Annual

Latin Name

Anthemis arvensis

Description

Although Corn Chamomile looks like a daisy, it is part of the cornfield annuals family. With its flat and almost-level surface it makes the perfect pit-stop for bees and pollinators.

1.5% Corn Poppy
When does it bloom?

May-August

What colour is it?

Red / Black

Annual or Perennial?

Annual

Latin Name

Papaver rhoeas

Description

Corn Poppy is a vibrant and bright addition to any meadow and easily recognisable and identifiable throughout the UK. Of course it has meaning for many, and also adds a colourful pop to any wildflower plot!

2% Corncockle
When does it bloom?

May – September

What colour is it?

Purple

Annual or Perennial?

Annual

Latin Name

Agrostemma githago

Description

Corncockle is a pretty purple wildflower with tall stems and full petals and is a bright addition to any annuals mix. It is currently rare and endangered.

1.5% White Clover
When does it bloom?

June - September

What colour is it?

White

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Trifolium repens

Description

White Clover is a great source of food for bees and pollinators who can enjoy its nectar from a slightly shorter height. Its dome flowers create a pretty globe of white blooms.

1% Birdsfoot Trefoil
When does it bloom?

May - September

What colour is it?

Yellow / Red

Annual or Perennial?

Annual

Latin Name

Lotus corniculatus

Description

Birdsfoot Trefoil is part of the pea family and grows up to 35cm. It is well known for its yellow slipper like petals and red centre, which has given it the nickname of 'Eggs and Bacon'!

1% Golden Oat Grass
When does it bloom?

This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees.

What colour is it?

Green / Beige

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Stipa gigantea

Description

Golden Oat Grass is a tufted arable grass that performs in most soil types

5% Browntop Bentgrass
When does it bloom?

This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees

What colour is it?

Green / Beige

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Agrostis vinealis

Description

Browntop Bentgrass is a grass that performs in most soil types

30% Sheeps Fescue
When does it bloom?

This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees.

What colour is it?

Green / Beige

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Festuca ovina

Description

Sheeps Fescue is a grass that performs in most soil types

20% Slender Creeping Red Fescue
When does it bloom?

This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degree

What colour is it?

Green / Beige

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Festuca rubra

Description

Slender Creeping Red Fescue is a grass that performs in most soil types

24% Chewings Fescue
When does it bloom?

This is a grass seed and typically germinates at temperatures of 8 -10 degrees

What colour is it?

Green / Beige

Annual or Perennial?

Perennial

Latin Name

Festuca rubra ssp. Commutata

Description

Chewing's Fescue is a grass that performs in most soil types

Usage Guide carrat-down

Remove any existing grass, plants or flora from the area where you plan to sow your wildflower seed. Failure to do this will produce poor results
Further remove the top 5-10cm to reduce soil fertility
Allow the area to cultivate for several weeks, and remove any weeds that may pop in the area during this time
Do not be tempted to add top soil, compost or fertiliser to the area - wildflowers prefer low nutrient conditions
After the cultivation period ensure to remove stones or any other debris and rake the area to create a fine, friable and level seedbed
Scatter the seed at a rate of 5g per m2
Rake the seed so that it is in amongst the soil
Water the just-sown wildflower seed well
If sowing in drought conditions, water as required to keep the area moist in the first 6 weeks after sowing

Read our full guide on how to manage your wildflower meadow here.

Sowing Rate 5g per m2
When For best results sow in March/April or in September

Aftercare carrat-down

End of year cut:

  • We recommend doing this essential end-of-year cut in autumn.
  • Your wildflowers are ready for their first cut when they have grown to 7cm and have gone to seedhead.
  • This cut can be done using your lawn mower at its highest setting or using a strimmer.

Early spring cut:

  • An early spring cut is ideal when your wildflowers are well-established.
  • This early spring cut trims back meadow grasses and helps increase the density of the wildflowers.
  • This cut also encourages wildflowers to grow better later that season.
  • Cut before the end of April, or you may stunt their growth, and they could skip blooming that year.

Summer cut (optional):

  • A cut between June and August can encourage the growth of wildflowers later in the season.
  • Cut back to 7cm tall and remove the cuttings.
  • This optional cut encourages new wildflowers to grow and flourish.

What to do with the cuttings (if you have annual wildflowers in the mix):

In dry conditions:

  • If conditions will be dry for 5-7 days, you can let the cuttings lie on the ground so the seeds drop.
  • Walk over, use a roller or shake the seedheads to encourage the seeds to fall and grow next season.
  • Then remove the plant cuttings after a week and dispose of them in your garden waste bin.

In wet conditions:

  • Lift the clippings if rainfall is forecast, and manually free up the seeds by crushing the seedhead to collect the seeds for replanting.
  • When dry conditions return, scatter the seeds across your wildflower area.
  • Alternatively, you can store your collected wildflower seeds in an envelope and replant them later.

For further reading, check out our guide on when and how often to cut a wildflower meadow.

The above photo depicts the variety of species you should expect to see in your wildflower display. Please note that certain species within this mix and all our wildflower mixes may become more abundant than others, and this varies based on the conditions in which they are sown. Taking this into consideration, your wildflower meadow will evolve and adapt year after year and change in appearance as certain species may become more dominant than others.

Product Questions carrat-down

Product Questions

When I’ve sewn my wild flower seeds can I cover them with wood bark
Question by: Peter on 18 Sept 2018, 20:02
Hi Peter,

We would not recommend covering the wildflower seedbed with wood bard. If you wish to cover it we would suggest a light coarse grain sand but if they are sown onto a friable seed bed then just raking or treading them into the surface should suffice.

Thank you.
Answer by: Orla O'Hare on 19 Sept 2018, 08:32
What about sowing in March?
Question by: Derek on 15 Mar 2017, 14:54
These can be sown in March and they will produce many of the flowers, after winter the seeds that require winter to germinate will come up next year.
Answer by: Chris McIlroy on 17 Mar 2017, 13:57
Can the mix be sown in early spring as opposed to Autumn?
Question by: Marc on 22 Feb 2017, 22:59
Yes this mixture can be sown at this time of year, some of the seeds will need to go through a winter before they will bloom so you will not get all the flowers this year.

I would also suggest as the weather starts to turn cold again at the end of the year to scarify / abuse the grass a little to give the new seeds some room to grow, if the grass is too well established the flowers will struggle to compete.
Answer by: Chris McIlroy on 23 Feb 2017, 10:21
I would like a greater percentage of cowslips in the bee/pollinator mix. Is this possible?
Question by: Pauline Kynge on 17 May 2019, 16:57
Hi Pauline,
I believe we have spoken on the phone before about this. Unfortunately at the moment unless it is a specialised mix we cannot increase the amount of any of the wildflower seeds beyond what we have in the mix - however, we are considering expanding our wildflower range in a way that would allow you to do this in the future. I hope this helps!
Answer by: Anna = on 29 May 2019, 14:48
Are these seeds tolerant of acid soil? The area for sowing is near a pine tree where grass does not grow.
Thanks
Question by: Michael Bassett on 24 Aug 2019, 03:20
Our seed mixes are fairly tolerant of acidic conditions. If you are particularly concerned it may be a good idea to get the ph tested. Also clearing the pine needles, turning the soil and adding some fresh top soil would help to provide a more suitable soil profile for a good lawn.
Answer by: Simon McCullagh on 26 Aug 2019, 09:30
Hello, can the wild meadow seeds be sown any time of the year , thank you
Question by: John gillingham on 11 Nov 2020, 08:39
Hi John

Autumn and spring are great times to sow wildflower seed. Annuals will appear 60-80 days after sowing, perennials will have a small showing but will take up to one year to fully establish. If you sow in Autumn, you should expect a showing in early spring and if sowing in spring you should see blooms in summer.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 11 Nov 2020, 09:36
Hi, I sowed the pollinator mix last autumn and it's now flowering with a mix of poppy, corn chamomile and cornflower. What can I expect next year? And will I have to sow more annuals, or will they self seed? Also I can't see any oxeye daisies.... Are they biennials?
Question by: Joanne Cowan on 19 Jun 2022, 15:44
Hi Joanne, thank you for your question.

No one meadow will look the same as another. This is what makes them so unique!

The success and results of your meadow rely on a number of factors such as weather, soil and available space and this can change from year to year. Annuals will appear one year and not the next whereas the perennials that did not bloom the first will make an appearance the second year.

Depending on the conditions some varieties of wildflower will thrive whilst others will struggle and this is what makes the outcome of a meadow so unpredictable yet exciting.

Annuals typically only have one showing but you can see them again the following year – if you do your prep. Annuals go to seed head each autumn and drop seeds into the soil. They are self-seeding, and almost self-sufficient but unfortunately, their process is not perfect – they need a bit of a helping hand.

You can manually assist this process by putting your mower on a high setting or cutting the wildflowers down. Then use a roller (if you’re fancy!) or your wellies to split the seed heads up to allow more seeds to get into the soil. This will result in an annual showing in the following year.

Oxeye Daisies are small perennials.
Answer by: Helen McGale on 20 Jun 2022, 14:29
Hi, I'm planning to plant the seeds over an area that has been covered in pebbles and a black plastic lining below that for years, so it's already been stripped of any ability to grow anything - is it possible for the soil to be in *too* bad shape for even the wildflowers to grow? Should I add any topsoil or loosen up the dirt which has been packed down? Thanks!
Question by: Jennie on 12 Jul 2022, 11:11
Hi Jennie, thank you for your question. Once your lawn is back to bare soils, it would be fine to sow wildflowers. I suggest not applying topsoil to the area, as wildflowers prefer low-nutrient soils.

I have also included our step-by-step guide on how to prep and sow a wildflower meadow:

1. Remove any existing grass, plants or flora from the area where you plan to sow your wildflower seed. Failure to do this will produce poor results
2. Further, remove the top 5-10cm to reduce soil fertility
3. Allow the area to cultivate for several weeks, and remove any weeds that may pop in the area during this time
4. Do not be tempted to add topsoil, compost or fertiliser to the area - wildflowers prefer low nutrient conditions
5. After the cultivation, period ensure to remove stones or any other debris and rake the area to create a fine, friable and level seedbed
6. Scatter the seed at a rate of 5g per m2
7. Rake the seed so that it is in amongst the soil
8. Water the just-sown wildflower seed well

If sowing in drought conditions, water is required to keep the area moist in the first 6 weeks after sowing.
Answer by: Helen McGale on 13 Jul 2022, 14:28
Could you let me know which seed mix is dog friendly?
Question by: Claire on 11 Oct 2020, 21:16
Hi Claire

Thank you for your query. The safeness and suitability of sowing wildflowers in reach of pets largely concerns whether consumption / ingestion of the flowers is of a huge concern.

Wildflowers such as Buttercups and Foxgloves are poisonous to animals and can be to humans, and are present in all of our wildflower mixes. Each of these wildflowers have minor to moderate toxicity and can prove fatal if consumed / ingested in any amount. Therefore, we would not recommend sowing any of our wildflower seed mixes, or any others, near your children or pets if you have concerns that they would consume them.

Animals have intelligent instincts and by using their scent can work out what is and what isn’t poisonous, so there is low risk of them wanting to snack on your wildflowers. However, if your pet or livestock has a penchant for wolfing down wildflowers or any other garden flora it’s best not to put anything in front of them that could potentially harm them.

Thanks
Roisin
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 12 Oct 2020, 09:59
We need to lift levels by 50mm - what would you recommend that has a low enough nutrient level for the bees and pollinators mix?
Question by: Neil on 21 Sept 2022, 13:47
Hi, thanks for the question. We would recommend adding low nutrient topsoil. Anything too rich can impact how the meadow establishes, meadow grasses will be more aggressive and the wildflowers will struggle to establish.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 22 Sept 2022, 15:04

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