90:10 Basic Meadow Mixture

Create a vibrant wildflower meadow with our Basic Meadow Mixture. Ideal for low-maintenance planting schemes, this mix offers season-long blooms and supports a wide range of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Suitable for a variety of soils and perfect for naturalistic landscaping, verges, and wildlife areas.

Key Features:

• Attractive mix of native wildflowers to support pollinators and wildlife
• Includes both annuals, for first-year colour and perennials, for long term flowering
• Suitable for gardens, field margins, nature corridors, and larger-scale projects
• Once established, blooms will return each year with minimal care
• The native UK species promotes biodiversity and ecological balance

Example of a typical 90:10 meadow mix

Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
– Hardy perennial with purple thistle-like flowers; loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
– Aromatic perennial with fern-like leaves and white flower heads; thrives in dry, sunny soils and supports many insects.

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
– Tall, glossy yellow-flowered perennial common in meadows and pastures; excellent for pollinators.

Black Medick (Medicago lupulina)
– Low-growing legume with small yellow flower clusters; nitrogen-fixing and beneficial for soil health.

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
– Tough rosette-forming perennial with slender flower spikes; provides food for various moth and butterfly larvae.

Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
– Low-growing perennial with purple flower heads; attracts bees and helps knit together swards.

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
– Showy white and yellow daisy-like perennial; a classic meadow flower that thrives in nutrient-poor soils.

Wild White Clover (Trifolium repens)
– Creeping perennial legume with white flower heads; fixes nitrogen and supports many pollinators.

Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor)
– Semi-parasitic annual that reduces grass vigour, allowing wildflowers to flourish; distinctive rattling seed pods.

Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris)
– Fine-leaved perennial grass forming dense tufts; tolerant of a range of soils, ideal for meadow mixes.

Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum)
– Early-flowering grass with a sweet scent of coumarin; adds fragrance to hay and structure to meadows.

Smooth-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa pratensis)
– Creeping perennial grass with fine texture; provides dense sward and good ground cover.

Crested Dog’s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus)
– Fine-leaved, tufted grass tolerant of low fertility; adds structure and longevity to meadow swards.

Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)
– Fine, slow-growing grass forming dense mats; thrives in poor soils and complements wildflower mixtures.

Perfect for wild gardens, field edges, orchards, community spaces, and roadside verges, this mix attracts a wide array of insects, including bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and beetles. It also provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals, contributing to a more resilient and diverse local ecosystem.

Sow the Basic Meadow Mixture in early spring (March–May) or autumn (September–October) onto cleared, weed-free soil.

Avoid fertilisers, as wildflowers prefer nutrient-poor conditions. Lightly rake or press seeds into the soil without burying them too deeply, germination typically occurs within 2 to 4 weeks in the right conditions.

During the first year, annual species will provide colour while perennial species establish root systems. In subsequent years, perennials will dominate, creating a rich and evolving wildflower display.

For maintenance, cut back the meadow in late summer (after flowering and seed-setting) and remove the cuttings to prevent soil enrichment. Avoid cutting too early to preserve biodiversity and nesting habitats.

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Q1: When is the best time to sow the Basic Meadow Mixture?

A: The ideal times to sow are early spring (March–May) or autumn (September–October), when soil is moist and weed competition is low.

Q2: Will I see flowers in the first year?

A: Yes, the mix includes annuals that bloom in the first summer. Perennials will begin flowering from the second year onward.

Q3: Can I sow this mix on poor soil?

A: Absolutely, wildflowers generally thrive in low-fertility soils. Avoid adding compost or fertiliser, as rich soil favours grasses over wildflowers.

Q4: How do I maintain my wildflower meadow over time?

A: Mow once annually in late summer or early autumn, after most plants have set seed. Remove all cuttings to keep the soil lean and encourage regrowth the following year.