A bold and colourful annual wildflower blend designed for fast establishment and vibrant seasonal displays. Ideal for garden beds, urban planting, and community projects, it supports pollinators and enhances biodiversity from early summer through autumn.

item	sku	Price
50g Pack	130JC4510C	£30.00 £25.00
100g Pack	130JC4510B	£38.40 £32.00
1kg Pack	130JC4510A	£222.00 £185.00

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The Showy Mix Wildflower Seed is a striking blend of bright, cheerful annual species chosen for their bold colour palette and fast, easy establishment. Designed for high-impact planting schemes, this mix is perfect for adding instant seasonal flair to borders, urban spaces, community projects, and amenity landscapes.

Each species has been selected for its long flowering period and vivid appearance, creating a rich tapestry of colours that attracts pollinators and enhances biodiversity. Whether you're working on a municipal planting scheme or refreshing your home garden, the Showy Mix ensures a reliable burst of natural beauty from early summer into autumn.

Features & Benefits
Fast-growing, colourful annual species
Provides a long season of bold, varied blooms
Easy to sow and low maintenance
Enhances biodiversity by attracting pollinators
Great for short-term displays and seasonal colour

Applications
Garden beds and flower borders
Community planting schemes
Roundabouts and roadside verges
Educational gardens and show displays
Public parks and urban greenspaces

Main Species in the Mix
This annual mix typically includes:
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
Nigella (Nigella damascena)
Lobularia (Lobularia maritima)
All wildflower seed mixes are subject to change depending on time of year, harvest, and availability. Additional species may be included.

Sowing Rate
3g per m² recommended for full and vibrant coverage

Sowing Period
Spring (March to May) for flowering in the same year
Autumn (September to October) for earlier blooms the following year

How to Sow
Clear the area of weeds and grasses
Prepare a fine, level seedbed on low-fertility soil
Broadcast the seed evenly across the surface
Gently rake in and press down with a roller or board
Water lightly and keep moist through germination

Technical Advice
Best sown in full sun and open conditions
Avoid fertile soils – encourages stronger wildflower development
Do not fertilise or over-water once established
Cut back at the end of the season to encourage self-seeding or re-sow annually

technical information

Species Content | 100% annual wildflowers

Main Species | Calendula, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Poppy, Nigella, Lobularia

Sowing Rate | 3g per m²

Sowing Period | Spring (Mar–May) or Autumn (Sep–Oct)

Flowering Period | Summer through to autumn

Soil Type | Well-drained, low fertility preferred

Aspect | Full sun

Lifecycle | Annual

Pollinator Friendly | Yes

Minimum Order | 50g