Wildflowers for Urban Spaces

Wildflowers for Urban Spaces is a hardy wildflower seed mix specially formulated to thrive in cracks, gaps and shallow soils in towns and cities. It re‑flowers quickly after cutting and provides essential nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other insects.

Key features:

• Tough and adaptable being able to establish in thin soils and hard surfaces
• Wildlife friendly supporting pollinators
• Low maintenance, ideal for difficult urban sites where traditional planting struggles
• Quick to reflower, producing blooms again soon after cutting

Bird’s‑Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
- Nitrogen‑fixer, long‑lived, supports bees

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
- Drought tolerant, flat blooms for insects

Black Medick (Medicago lupulina)
- Groundcover, early nectar source

Wild White Clover (Trifolium repens)
- Low growth, nitrogen‑fixing, pollinator attractant

Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
- Supports solitary bees, bright flowers

Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
- Low, resilient, blooms over long season

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
– Adds colour and nectar; thrives in meadows and pastures.

Cornflower (Centaure cyanusa)
– Iconic blue annual; rich in nectar and loved by bees.

Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca)
– Vigorous nitrogen fixer; attracts bees and supports soil fertility.

Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
– Bright red blooms; a classic arable wildflower supporting insects.

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
– Hardy perennial. Long flowering period and resilient in meadows.

Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)
– Deep-rooted perennial; improves soil structure and drought resilience.

Cowslip (Primula veris)
– Early-flowering; important nectar for spring pollinators.

Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis)
– Nitrogen fixer; climbing plant that supports bees.

Common Vetch (Vicia sativa)
– Nitrogen fixer; provides nectar and supports soil fertility.

This mix is ideal for urban edges, roadside verges, pavement cracks, brownfields, courtyard borders, green roofs and embankments. It helps convert neglected urban space into stray pockets of habitat, offering nectar, pollen and habitat for bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other beneficial insects. Over time, it contributes to urban biodiversity corridors.

Sow direct into prepared soil in early spring or autumn, choosing a spot with low fertility and good sunlight.

Clear the area of grass and weeds, then rake to a fine tilth. Scatter the seeds evenly and press down gently or lightly roll to ensure good contact with the soil, do not cover with compost or soil.

Water lightly during dry spells in the early stages, germination usually takes 2–4 weeks depending on temperature and conditions. Many species will flower in the first summer, with full establishment by the second year.

Once established, these wildflowers need little maintenance. Cut back once in late summer after flowering has finished, leaving cuttings in place for a few days to allow seeds to drop before removing. A light spring cut may also help fresh growth in urban settings.

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Q1. Can you sow this mix in a non-urban area?

A: Yes! Even though this mix is tailored to thriving in urban areas, the species in this mix can be established anywhere

Q2. Will these flowers come back every year?

A: In this mix you have both annuals and perennials, so some species will come back yearly, whereas others won't

Q3. How tall do the flowers in this mix grow?

A: The height range in this mix falls between 15 to 90cm.