100% General Purpose Wildflower Meadow Seed Mix
Wildflower Seeds from Sow Seeds Ltd
The flowers in the 100% General Purpose Wildflower meadow seed mix are yellow, purple and white with a hint of red - it's a wildflower mix reminiscent of the traditional English country meadow. The mix contains a range of seeds that are suitable for most open sunny sites.
This mixture contains 100% wildflower seed, with NO GRASSES, and is ideal for those situations where you wish to sow on established grass. Likewise, it can be sown straight on to a weed-free seedbed. This mix is 100% native UK origin.
Contains over 15 varieties that are identified by the RHS as beneficial for the pollinators in your garden.

This mix is the one used by Monty Don on episode 21 of BBC Gardeners World when Monty showed how to sow a wildflower meadow in August 2019. It contains the priority species that Monty Don recommended: Cowslip, Birds Foot Trefoil, and Scabious. In addition to the must have meadow-maker, Yellow Rattle.
100% General Purpose Wildflower Seed Mix Information
When to Sow: | Throughout the year (bar the depths of winter) but best results from August to October then March to April. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Soil / Site Conditions: | Most, but sunny site. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
How to Sow: |
Sowing of Wildflower seeds can take place through most of the year (bar the depths of winter). But generally, the most successful time is August to October (following natures natural cycle) and then by March to April. General Purpose Wildflower Seed Mix can be used to overseed into existing grass, provided the sward comprises only fine leaved grasses and does not include ryegrass, agricultural species or weeds. Existing Grass Seedbed Cultivate the ground to a depth of 10cm to relieve compaction and create a fine level tilth, free from obstructions (to allow for mowing at a later stage). Finish the seedbed by treading or lightly rolling the area, so that it is firm enough to stand on without leaving indentations. |
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Care: |
Year 1 Year 2
Be aware that it can take several years for the meadow to become established, patience is required, just as in nature! |
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Sow Rate: | 2 grams per square metre. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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When to Sow 100% General Purpose Wildflower Seed Mix
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100% General Purpose Wildflower Seed Mix Contents
Name | Latin | Height | Colour | Period | |
Oxeye Daisy | Leucanthemum vulgare | 20-100 | White | May-Oct | |
Ladys Bedstraw | Galium verum | 20-30 | Yellow | Jun - Sep | |
Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | 20-45 | White | June-Oct | |
Wild Carrot | Daucus carota | 60 - 75 | White | Jun - Sep | |
Ribwort Plantain | Plantago lanceolata | 30 - 40 | Brown | May-Sep | |
Red Campion | Silene dioica | 50 - 100 | Purple | May-Sep | |
Self Heal | Prunella vulgaris | 20 - 30 | Purple | June-Sep | |
Vipers Buglos | Echium vulgare | 60 - 80 | Blue | May - Sep | |
White Campion | Silene alba | 30-100 | White | May-Sep | |
Yellow Rattle | Rhinanthus minor | 30-45 | Yellow | May-Aug | |
Birdsfoot Trefoil | Lotus corniculatus | 5 - 15 | Yellow | Aug-Oct | |
Black Knapweed | Centaurea nigra | 30-80 | Purple | June-Sep | |
Meadowsweet | Filipendula ulmaria | 100-125 | Cream | Jun - Sep | |
Meadow Buttercup | Ranunculus acris | 30-100 | Yellow | May-Sep | |
St Johns Wort |
Hypericum perforatum |
30-90 |
Yellow |
June-Sep |
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Musk Mallow |
Malva moschata |
20-80 |
Pink |
July-Oct |
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Devils Bit or Field Scabious | Succia pratensis | 60 - 75 | Blue | Jul - Oct | |
Cowslip | Primula veris | 15 - 25 | Yellow | Apr - May | |
Ragged Robin |
Lychnis flos-cuculi |
30-80 |
Red |
May-June |
General Wildflower Seed Information & Advice
Follow the links below for more information on Wildflowers:
> Video of Monty Don Showing How To Sow A Wildflower Meadow
> Wildflower Seed Sowing Advice
> Benefits of Growing Wildflowers
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