Pollinators 80/20 Grass & Wildflower Seed Mix

Pollinators Mix 80/20 Wildflowers (JC3158) is a high-performance meadow seed mixture, combining 80% native and adaptable meadow grasses with 20% nectar-rich wildflowers specifically selected to attract and support pollinators, including bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. This diverse mix provides first-year visual interest, rapid establishment, and long-term ecological benefits, making it ideal for both ornamental and conservation-focused planting schemes.

Designed for resilience in a wide range of soil types and low-maintenance environments, Pollinators Mix 80/20 establishes species-rich grassland habitats that improve biodiversity, support pollinator activity, and deliver ecological enhancements for councils, landowners, farmers, and conservation projects. The combination of fast-growing grasses and nectar-rich wildflowers ensures a beautiful, functional meadow from year one, with perennial species establishing fully over 2–3 seasons for sustainable impact.

Features & Benefits

80% meadow grasses, 20% nectar-rich wildflowers for pollinator support

Provides early visual impact with long-term ecological and biodiversity benefits

Supports bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects

Suitable for low-maintenance, species-rich grasslands, field margins, parks, and ecological landscapes

Ideal for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) schemes and conservation projects

Establishes rapidly with resilient grasses while wildflowers develop fully over 2–3 seasons

Adaptable to a wide range of soils, low fertility, and changing weather conditions

Applications

Councils & Local Authorities: Parks, public greenspaces, roadside verges, amenity planting, ecological enhancements

Farmers & Landowners: Field margins, hedgerows, sustainable grazing margins, pollinator strips

Schools & Community Projects: Outdoor learning spaces, ecological gardens, pollinator habitats

Conservation & Ecological Contractors: BNG delivery, meadow restoration, wildlife corridors, low-input species-rich grasslands

How to Sow & Care

Seedbed Preparation: Clear competing vegetation and prepare a fine, firm seedbed. Lightly rake or roll to ensure seed-to-soil contact.

Sowing: Broadcast evenly at 25–35 g per m² and lightly roll to improve contact. Avoid deep sowing.

Establishment: Grasses establish quickly to provide structure, while wildflowers provide nectar and pollen from the first year. Perennial species fully establish over 2–3 growing seasons.

Management: Cut once or twice per season depending on site objectives. Remove arisings to maintain low fertility and promote species diversity.

Long-Term Care: Avoid fertilisers and minimise soil disturbance to maintain meadow health, pollinator support, and species richness.

Growing Conditions

Location: Open, sunny sites; suitable for urban and rural landscapes

Shade Tolerance: Prefers full sun to partial shade; flowering density may reduce under dense shade

Soil Type: Medium-textured soils including loam, sandy loam, and low-fertility soils

Soil Fertility: Low to moderate fertility ideal; high nutrient enrichment may reduce wildflower diversity

Moisture: Well-drained to moderately moist soils; tolerant of seasonal variations

Flowering Time | May – September (varies by species)

Flowering Height | 20 – 200 cm depending on species

Life Cycle | Annual / Biennial / Perennial mix

Sowing Rate | 4–5 g per m²

Sowing Period | Spring (March–May) or Autumn (August–October)

Preferred Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soils; low to moderate fertility

Pollinator Friendly | Yes, nectar-rich wildflowers attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

Minimum Order Quantity | 100g

Ideal For | Field margins, BNG schemes, parks, gardens, schools, ecological restoration, pollinator habitat