Pollinator Wildflower Mix for Bees and Butterflies

Designed to support bees, butterflies and other beneficial and pollinating insects, this easy-to-grow blend includes a variety of annuals and perennials that flower throughout the growing season, providing continuous colour and a reliable nectar source from spring through late summer. Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, meadows, and naturalised spaces.

Key features:

• Specially formulated to attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies
• Diverse mix of UK-native wildflowers and pollinator favourites
• Long flowering season for sustained nectar and pollen
• Low-maintenance and easy to establish in poor soils
• Adds natural colour, texture, and movement to your garden

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
– Hardy perennial; supports pollinators and adds structure to meadows.

Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
– Improves soil health; vital for the Small Blue butterfly.

Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
– Long-flowering; nectar source for bees and butterflies.

Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
– Deep-rooted; improves soil aeration and attracts pollinators.

Viper’s Bugloss (Echium vulgare)
– Rich nectar source; particularly attractive to bees.

Lady’s Bedstraw (Galium verum)
– Mat-forming; stabilises soil and provides nectar.

Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis)
– Valuable late-summer nectar source for bees and butterflies.

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

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
– Iconic meadow flower; attracts a wide range of insects.

Musk Mallow (Malva moschata)
– Long-flowering; nectar for bees, hoverflies, and butterflies.

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
– Deep roots aerate soil; host plant for butterfly larvae.

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

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

Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
– Low-growing; excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies.

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

Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor)
– Semi-parasitic; suppresses grasses to allow wildflowers to flourish.

Red Campion (Silene dioica)
– Long flowering season; supports moths, bees, and butterflies.

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

Borage (Borago officinalis)
– Prolific nectar source; highly attractive to bees.

Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
– Supports pollinators; larval food plant for Common Blue butterflies.

Kent Wild White Clover (Trifolium repens)
– Nitrogen fixer; boosts soil health and attracts pollinators.

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia)
– Nitrogen-fixing legume; enhances fertility and supports bees.

Black Medick (Medicago lupulina)
– Early-flowering; fixes nitrogen and provides nectar for bees.

White Campion (Silene latifolia)
– Evening-scented blooms; attracts moths and other nocturnal pollinators.

Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
– Adds diversity; food plant for Small Copper butterflies.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
– Deep-rooted perennial; attracts pollinators and improves soil.

Sow direct into prepared soil in early spring or autumn. Clear the area of existing grass and weeds, rake to a fine tilth, and scatter the seeds evenly. 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 may take 2–4 weeks depending on temperature. Most species will flower in the first summer, with full establishment by the second year.

Once established, these wildflowers require minimal care. Avoid fertilisers and mowing too often—cut back once in late summer after flowering has finished, leaving cuttings for a few days to allow seeds to drop.

Perfect for pollinator patches, borders, meadow strips, verges, school gardens, and rewilding projects. This mix supports essential insects, including honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies, and solitary bees, throughout their foraging cycle.

The seed mix includes a broad range of wildflowers which bloom with bursts of blue, red, pink, mauve, yellow, and white from early summer into autumn. Many of the species are perennials or biennials, meaning the display improves year after year with minimal intervention.

Sow in spring or autumn for best results. These species thrive in full sun and poor, well-drained, nutrient-depleted soils; no need for rich compost or fertiliser. Once established, the flowers will naturalise and often self-seed, providing lasting value and seasonal colour with very little maintenance required.

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Garden lawn seed, wildflower seeds, and wildflower seed mixtures are typically dispatched within 1 to 3 working days.

Products from our agricultural, landscaping, and equine ranges may be shipped separately as they are mixed to order.

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Q1: Will the mix grow in heavy clay or rich soils?
A: It performs best in well-drained, low-fertility soils. Avoid using compost or fertiliser, which encourages grasses and weeds over wildflowers.

Q2: How long will it flower for?
A: If sown in autumn, flowering usually begins in late spring or early summer, and can continue into September depending on species and sowing time.

Q3: Is this mix suitable for pots or containers?
A: It’s best suited to open ground, but it can work in large, deep containers if spaced well and grown in low-nutrient soil. Tip: Consider our Wildflowers for Window Boxes & Containers.