The Pro Basic 20 80/20 Grass & Wildflower Seed Mix is a professionally formulated blend of 80% low-maintenance grasses and 20% UK native wildflowers. Designed for large-scale landscaping, this mix delivers a rich tapestry of colour, texture, and ecological benefit, all while requiring minimal aftercare. It is ideal for public spaces, farmland, and estate margins where cost-efficiency and biodiversity value are key.

This mix includes striking and hardy wildflower species such as Red Campion, Kidney Vetch, and Greater Knapweed, alongside a resilient grass base. The diversity within the Pro Basic 20 makes it well-suited to enhancing roadsides, parks, green corridors, and informal rural grassland.

Features & Benefits
80/20 mix for strong establishment and natural appearance
Suitable for general-purpose and moderately fertile soils
Wildflowers support pollinators and visual appeal
Grass species ensure low maintenance and ground coverage
Ideal for local authorities, landscape contractors, and rural projects

Example Wildflower Species in the Mix
Red Campion (Silene dioica) – bright pink blooms, early flowering
Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) – nectar-rich yellow flower loved by bees
Common Vetch (Vicia sativa) – fast-growing legume that supports soil health
Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) – tall, bold flowers attracting pollinators
Lady’s Bedstraw (Galium verum) – low-growing yellow flower, great ground cover
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – white clusters with extended flowering period
Please note: All wildflower mixes may vary slightly depending on seasonal harvest. Additional native species may be included as appropriate.

Applications
Verges and roadside planting
Field margins and hedgerows
Parks and public open spaces
Wildlife corridors and green infrastructure
Farms, estates, and rural developments

Sowing Rate & Timing
Recommended sowing rate: 5g per m²

Sowing periods:
Spring: March to May
Autumn: August to October

How to Sow Wildflower Seed Mixes
Clear and prepare the soil, removing all weeds and debris.
Mix seed with sand for easier, even broadcasting.
Sow evenly at the recommended rate.
Firm the soil with a roller or by treading in.
Avoid fertilisers and manage for light competition post-germination.

About John Chambers Wildflower Seed
As part of the John Chambers Wildflower Professional Range, the Pro Basic 20 mix is backed by over 35 years of wildflower expertise. Trusted by councils, environmental contractors, and landowners, John Chambers mixes are known for their ecological reliability and UK-native provenance. This mix supports large-scale, long-term biodiversity goals in a practical and cost-effective format.

Mix Composition | 80% low-maintenance grasses, 20% UK native wildflowers

Soil Suitability | General purpose; suitable for moderately fertile soils

Key Wildflower Species | Red Campion, Kidney Vetch, Common Vetch, Greater Knapweed, Lady’s Bedstraw, Yarrow

Sowing Rate | 5g per m²

Sowing Periods | Spring (March–May), Autumn (August–October)

Minimum Order | 100g

Sowing Instructions | Clear site of weeds and debris, prepare fine seedbed, mix seed with sand for even spreading, sow evenly at 5g/m², firm soil by rolling or treading, avoid fertilisers, control competing vegetation post-germination

Applications | Roadside verges, field margins, parks, public open spaces, wildlife corridors, farmland, estates, rural developments

Brand | John Chambers Wildflower Seed – Professional Range