Spring 2025

Wildflowers £2.99 / 4 for £10

Our wildflower plants are well-suited to the UK’s climate and ideal for creating a thriving, sustainable meadow or wildflower garden. This range will help you create a garden that supports a variety of habitats and conditions, attracting beneficial insects, and providing beautiful blooms throughout the seasons!

Plants for Dry Areas

Sea pink (Armeria maritima) – Perfect for well-drained, sandy or rocky soils, often found on coastal meadows.
Lady’s bedstraw (Galium verum) – A beautiful yellow-flowered plant that's a classic for meadows and supports pollinators.
Wild carrot (aka Queen Anne's Lace) (Daucus carota) – Adds height and delicate white flowers, perfect for meadows and grasslands.
Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) – A beautiful, old-fashioned wildflower that blooms with purple-pink flowers.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) – A striking plant with purple spiky flowers, it can add texture and interest to dry areas.
Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) – Known for its tall spiky flowers that attract pollinators, it’s great for sunny, dry spots.
Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) – Classic for wildflower meadows with its bright red blooms, it thrives in well-drained soil.
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) - thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions.

Plants for Shade

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) – While it’s a biennial, foxglove is a fantastic addition for partially shaded meadows and edges.
Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) – A lovely ground-cover plant that works well in meadows, attracting bees and butterflies.
Oxlip (Primula elatior) – Great for the shaded, moist parts of your meadow with its bright yellow flowers.
Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) – A nice addition to shadier areas with its attractive blue or purple flowers.
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) – A native wildflower, perfect for damp, shady areas, producing frilly pink flowers.

Plants for Moist Soil

Forget-me-not (Myosotis spp.) – Beautiful and iconic, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil, ideal for damp meadow spots.
Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) – Suitable for moist meadows, with its vibrant purple flowers and tolerance for drier spots once established.
Viper’s bugloss (Echium vulgare) – A fantastic plant for attracting bees and butterflies, growing well in moist soils.
Clustered bellflower (Campanula glomerata) – This blue-flowered plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and works well in a meadow setting.

Plants for Any Other Conditions

Betony (Stachys officinalis) – Great for a variety of soils, Betony adds height, and its purple flowers attract bees.
Honesty (Lunaria annua) – Works well in both dry and moist conditions, providing delicate purple flowers and seed pods that last into the winter.
Campion (red or white) (Silene spp.) – A versatile wildflower that does well in different soil conditions and adds a touch of brightness with its pink or white flowers.
Wild Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) – Known for its early bloom, it can thrive in a variety of conditions and adds cheerful colour.
Ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) – A quintessential meadow plant, perfect for well-drained soils and a true pollinator magnet.

Fussy About Native Plants?
While non-native plants can still attract pollinators and contribute to a meadow, choosing native plants is a good practice for promoting local biodiversity and supporting species that rely on native plants for food and shelter. If your goal is to create a meadow that supports native wildlife, focusing on UK native plants will be your best option.

From the lists above the list below are non-native but are commonly found in UK. Ideal for the garden with many attractive attributes but not for a pure UK native wildlife meadow.

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) – Though it is commonly found in UK meadows, teasel is originally native to parts of Europe and Asia.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) – Native to the Mediterranean, this plant has become naturalized in the UK but is not originally native.
Viper’s bugloss (Echium vulgare) – While it is common in the UK, it is originally native to southern and eastern Europe and parts of Asia.
Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) – Although often found in the UK, it is considered native to the Mediterranean and has spread widely throughout Europe.
Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) – This is a European native, but not originally from the UK. It has been introduced and naturalized.
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is also not native to the UK. It originally comes from Europe, particularly in areas like central and southern Europe, and has since become naturalized in the UK. Although it is now a common and popular wildflower in meadows, it is not native to the UK.

Additional Wildflowers to Consider for a UK Meadow:

Here are some more wildflower recommendations that will work well in a UK meadow:

• Yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor) – Often used in meadow mixes, yellow rattle helps suppress grass growth and encourages wildflowers to thrive.

• Cowslip (Primula veris) – A native wildflower with fragrant yellow flowers, great for moist, well-drained soils.

• Bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) – A classic meadow plant with small, yellow flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.

• Red campion (Silene dioica) – A native perennial that thrives in a variety of soils and adds a splash of pink to the meadow.

• Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) – With its distinctive purple flowers, knapweed is loved by pollinators and adds striking color to the meadow.

• Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) – Not just for fruit! The small white flowers attract pollinators, and it’s perfect for edging or ground cover.

• Common vetch (Vicia sativa) – A climbing plant with beautiful purple flowers, it’s great for enriching the soil with nitrogen and supporting wildlife.