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100% Native Wildflower Species

Dual Purpose Wildflower Seeds LWXP 100%

This mix combines annual and perennial wildflower seeds to provide colourful first-year flowering alongside a longer-lasting perennial display. The mix contains 27 wildflower species, including cornfield annuals such as cornflowers and common poppy, while perennial species establish for flowering in subsequent years.

This mix is a practical choice if you want the early impact of annual wildflowers, while the perennial wildflowers establish during year one and generally begin flowering from the second year onwards.

Dual Purpose also provides pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. This is a 100% wildflower seed mixture containing no grass seed.

Annual and perennial wildflower mix
Contains 27 wildflower species: 9 annuals, 17 perennials and 1 biennial
Annual species can provide colour during the first growing season
Perennial species establish during year one and generally flower from year two onwards
100% wildflower seed mixture containing no grass seed
Provides pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Recommended sowing rate: 3g/m²

Choosing a pack size: Measure your planting area in square metres and select the pack that provides the closest suitable coverage. Packs range from 10g for approximately 3m² to 1kg for approximately 300m².

Full mixture specifications, sowing instructions and maintenance information can be found below.

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Choose a packsize:

10g Covers 3m² £5.00 50g Covers 15m² £10.00 100g Covers 30m² £18.00 250g Covers 75m² £42.00 1kg Covers 300m² £135.00

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Mixture Specification

	Common Name	Latin Name	Quantity	Flowers	Height	Type
1	Lady's Bedstraw	Galium verum	4.2%	Jun - Sep	50 - 80cm	Perennial
2	Black Medick	Medicago lupulina	4.9%	May - Oct	15 - 80cm	Annual
3	Salad Burnet	Sanguisorba minor	5.6%	Jun - Sep	15 - 50cm	Perennial
4	Meadow Buttercup	Ranunculus acris	4.2%	May - Jun	30 - 100cm	Perennial
5	Red Campion	Silene dioica	4.2%	Apr - Sep	60 - 90cm	Perennial
6	White Campion	Silene alba	3.5%	May - Oct	50 - 100cm	Perennial
7	Wild Carrot	Daucus carota	2.8%	Jun - Oct	30 - 100cm	Perennial
8	Catchfly, Night-Flowering	Silene noctiflora	3.5%	Jun - Aug	20 - 100cm	Annual
9	Corn Chamomile	Anthemis arvensis	4.5%	Jun - Jul	30 - 50cm	Annual
10	Wild Clary	Salvia verbenaca	3.5%	May - Aug	30 - 40cm	Perennial
11	Corn Cockle	Agrostemma githago	13.5%	May - Aug	50 - 70cm	Annual
12	Cornflower	Centaurea cyanus	6%	Jun - Oct	20 - 80cm	Annual
13	Cowslip	Primula veris	0.7%	Apr - May	15 - 30cm	Perennial
14	Ox-eye Daisy	Leucanthemum vulgare	2.1%	May - Sep	20 - 100cm	Perennial
15	Field Forget-me-not	Myosotis arvensis	2.8%	May - Jul	20 - 40cm	Annual
16	Wild Foxglove	Digitalis purpurea	2.8%	Jun - Aug	50 - 100cm	Biennial
17	Goatsbeard	Tragopognon pratensis	2.8%	Jun - Aug	30 - 90cm	Perennial
18	Common Knapweed	Centaurea nigra	4.2%	Jun - Sep	30 - 80cm	Perennial
19	Greater Knapweed	Centaurea scabiosa	2.8%	Jun - Sep	50 - 90cm	Perennial
20	Corn Marigold	Chrysanthemum segetum	4.5%	Jun - Oct	30 - 50cm	Annual
21	Musk Mallow	Malva moschata	2.1%	May - Sep	20 - 150cm	Perennial
22	Common Poppy	Papaver rhoeas	1.5%	May - Jul	50 - 70cm	Annual
23	Self-heal	Prunella vulgaris	3.5%	Jun - Sep	15 - 30cm	Perennial
24	Common Sorrel	Rumex acetosa	3.5%	May - Jul	30 - 100cm	Perennial
25	St John's-wort, Common	Hypericum perforatum	1.4%	Jun - Sep	30 - 90cm	Perennial
26	Yarrow	Achillea millefolium	1.4%	Jun - Oct	20 - 100cm	Perennial
27	Yellow Rattle	Rhinanthus minor	3.5%	Jun - Sep	20 - 50cm	Annual

BSXP Mixtue Contents

Sowing Instructions

How to sow wildflower seeds

Remove all weeds and debris.
If the area has been overtaken by weeds, it is important to reduce the number of weeds in the soil.
It may be necessary to allow time for the first flush of weeds to germinate and then remove them before attempting to sow wildflowers.
Wildflowers prefer poor soil with low nutrients and if it is practical to do so you could remove any good quality topsoil.
Prepare the soil to a fine tilth.
Try not to disturb the soil any further as this may bring more weed seeds to the surface.
Most wildflower seeds are best sown February to April and late August to October, with the ideal time being autumn. Avoid hot summer months.
It is advisable to mix the wildflower seed with a carrier (dry sand) to assist with sowing. This will help in distributing the seed evenly over a large area.
Sow pure wildflower mixtures (100%) at a rate of 3g/m2
Sow wildflower with grass mixtures at 5 g/m2
It should not be necessary to rake the seed over as the light helps germination on many species.

A few weeks after sowing, the seeds will begin to germinate. If you are using a wildflower seed mixture the growth of the different flowers (and grasses if you have them in the mix) will vary, so if grasses start to emerge first there's no need to worry.

Annuals will flower the same year if sown during the spring or the previous autumn.
Perennial wildflower species will establish during the first year of sowing and flower during the second year.

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FAQs

Are wildflower seeds annual or perennial?

Wildflower seeds can be annual, perennial or biennial. Annual wildflowers can provide colour during the first growing season, while perennial wildflowers normally establish in the first year and return to flower in subsequent years.

Dual Purpose contains all three types, with 9 annual species, 17 perennial species and 1 biennial species. Read our guide to the difference between annual and perennial wildflowers for more information.

When should I sow Dual Purpose Wildflower Seeds?

Dual Purpose Wildflower Seeds can generally be sown between February and April or from late August to October. Autumn is often an effective time because the soil usually retains more moisture, while spring sowing can allow the annual species to provide colour during the same growing season.

Avoid sowing during very hot or dry conditions. Prepare the ground carefully and read our helpful guide explaining when to sow wildflower seeds before starting.

What is in an annual and perennial wildflower seed mix?

Dual Purpose contains 27 wildflower species: 9 annuals, 17 perennials and 1 biennial. The annual species include cornflower, common poppy, corn marigold and corncockle, while the perennial species include ox-eye daisy, common knapweed, yarrow and cowslip.

It is a 100% wildflower seed mixture, meaning it contains wildflower seed without grass seed. For mixtures containing both wildflowers and grass, view our Wildflower & Grass Seed Mixes.

Will perennial wildflowers flower in the first year?

Perennial wildflowers usually concentrate on developing roots and foliage during their first growing season and generally begin flowering from the second year onwards. Flowering times can vary depending on when the seed is sown, the weather and the condition of the site.

The annual species in Dual Purpose can provide first-year colour while the perennial wildflowers establish. If you specifically want an annual-only display, consider Cornfield Annuals Wildflower Seeds.

How much Dual Purpose Wildflower Seed do I need?

The recommended sowing rate is approximately 3g per square metre. The available pack sizes provide the following approximate coverage:

10g covers 3m²
50g covers 15m²
100g covers 30m²
250g covers 75m²
1kg covers 300m²

Measure your planting area in square metres and choose the pack offering the closest suitable coverage. For more advice, read our helpful guide to working out how much wildflower seed you need, or contact the Landlife Wildflowers team for help with larger or irregular areas.

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