Annuals
Our annual wildflower seeds are simple and easy to grow species, ideal for creating a stunning flowering effect during the first year. They can be used on their own for a bold statement, or mixed with our Wildflower Seed Mixtures to give first year colour or sown on their own for a display of colour.
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Foxglove Seeds (Digitalis purpurea)A native biennial occasionally perennial, common in woodland learing, hedgrows and heaths. Foxglove has tall spikes of pinkish purple bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are pollinated by bumble bees. Height: 50-150cm (20-60in) Prefers: Partial shade or sun on moist well-drained soil. Flowers: Jun ... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Black Medick Seeds (Medicago lupulina)Black Medick is a familiar plant belonging to the legume or clover family. Good for: Bees and insects Height: 40-50cm Prefers: Sun and well-drained soils Flowers: May to Oct Seeds per gram: 450... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Borage Seeds (Borago officinalis)Borage is a strong, medium height annual with bright blue flowers. Good for: Bees and insects Height: 30-60 cm Prefers: Sun and well-drained soils Flowers: June to Sept Seeds per gram: 100... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Common Poppy Seeds (Papaver rhoeas)Evocative red annual, short to medium height, a lover of disturbed ground and agricultural soils if given a chance to flower. Replenishes its bright vermilion petals each day. Good for: butterflies and bees Height: 30-60cm Prefers: Sun Flowers: May to July Seeds per gram: 11,000... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Corn Chamomile Seeds (Anthemis arvensis)The delightful white daisy flowers of this annual wildflower were once a common sight is cornfields. It is now much rarer due to widespread use of selective herbicides. It has a compact upright habit, ideal for use on borders. Finches love to eat the flower seed heads. Good for: butterflies and be... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Corn Marigold Seeds (Chrysanthemum segetum)Glorious annual wildflower seeds very like a single Chrysanthemum. Slightly fragrant and can be used as cut flowers.Prolific in its production of wild flowers. Flowers from June to August Good for: Butterflies and bees Height: 30-60cm (12-24in) Prefers: Soil normal - poor. pH7. Sunny posit... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Corncockle Seeds (Agrostemma githago)Once common in the cornfields of England, this wildflower has reddish-purple and solitary with undivided petals. This wildflower seeds itself very prolifically and is related to other campions. Height: 30-100cm (12-40in) Prefers: Normal soil (pH7) Sunny position near a fence or other support. Flo... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Cornflower Seeds (Centaurea cyanus)A once common annual weed of cornfields and waste places, now rarely seen. Bright blue wild flowers are produced on tall wiry stems with narrow leaves from June to August. A good butterfly and bee attracting wildflower plant. Height: 20-90cm (8-36in) Prefers: Full sun, well drained soil Seeds per... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Daisy Seeds (Bellis perennis)Daisy is a well known wildflower present in most grassland areas across the country. Good for: Bees and insects Height: 4-6 cm Prefers: Sun and well-drained soils Flowers: All year Seeds per gram: 8000... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Evening Primrose Seeds (Oenothera biennis)A tall, bright yellow annual or biennial widely naturalised in coastal areas and beside railway lines. Originally from North America, its oil is used in various herbal remedies. The flowers open in the evening and are visited by a large number of Moth species. Good for: Moths Height: 50 - 150cm ... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Forget-me-not Seeds (Myosotis arvensis)A hairy perennial with leafy stem. Blue flowers, 5-8mm across, opening out flat. Height: 30-40cm Prefers: Meadows, open and damp deciduous woodland. Damp-moist soil, not acid Flowers: May - July Seeds per gram: 4000... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Garlic Mustard Seeds (Alliaria petiolata)A hairless biennial that smells of garlic when crushed, leaves are toothed and heart-shaped, with long stalked with white flowers. Height: 30-80cm Prefers: Damp deciduous woods and scrub, hedgerows. Moist-dry soils Flowers: Apr - Jul Seeds per gram: 450... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Greater Mullein Seeds (Verbascum thapsus)A native herbaceous biennial found on waste ground and in grassy places, mainly on sandy or chalky soil. It forms a rosette of whitish felt-like leaves with a tall spike of yellow flowers which are very attractive to bees and a food source for the caterpillar of the mullein moth. Good for: Bees and... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Kidney Vetch Seeds (Anthyllis vulneraria)A scrambling biennial found in dry grassland often by the sea. The unusual yellow wooly flowers attract a multitude of butterflies and bees and it is the larval food plant for the Small Blue Butterfly. Height: 30-60cm Prefers: Full sun on light soils Flowers: May - Sep Seeds per gram: 60... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Teasel Seeds (Dipsacus fullonum)A native biennial found on rough grassland, roadsides and waste lands. In the first season it produces a rosette of sharp spikey leaves. In the second year it puts up a tall stem crowned with a spiny flower head with a band of mauve flowers. It is particularly attractive to insects and seed eating b... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Venus Looking-Glass Seeds (Lego.ousias peculum-veneris)Bright violet flowers with long spreading petal lobes. Good for: Bees and insects Height: 30-40cm Prefers: Sun and moist soils Flowers: June to August... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Vipers Bugloss Seeds (Echium vulgare)A beautiful native biennial commonly found in rough grassy areas close to the coast and sand dunes. The striking bright blue flowers are a favourite with bumble bees and day flying moths. Height: 30 – 90cm Prefers: Light sandy soils in full sun light, but will grow on heavier soils Flowers: Jul... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Weld Seeds (Reseda luteola)Yellow-green flowers on long narrow spikes. Dark green wavy edged leaves. Very similar to Wild Mignonette. Height: 1-1.5m Prefers: Sun, waste ground, footpaths Flowers: May-October Seeds per gram: 4400... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Wild Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota)A common annual or biennial plant of downs and roadsides, its leaves are a common sight in neglected vegetable gardens. The cultivated form provides the edible kitchen carrot. When the wild carrot begins to fruit, it is at its most distinctive. The fruits have long spines which attach itself t... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Wood Avens Seeds (Geum urbanum)Yellow flowers of cornfields and open places. Perennial, small yellow flowers followed by burr-like seed heads. Height: 30-60cm Flowers: June onwards Requires: Deep shade Seed per gram: 1400... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
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Yellow Rattle Seeds (Rhinanthus minor) - 2019 Crop**Fresh seed from 2019 crop** Growing in grassy meadows and pastures throughout Britain, this annual yellow rattle plant enjoys well drained soils. The yellow flowers are followed by brown inflated calyces in the shape of little purses or seashells. Another name for this bright attractive p... More infoSowing rate: 3g/sqm
