Waters Edge 100% Mix Wildflower Seed

The Waters Edge Mix is a 100% wildflower seed blend made for damp and wet areas like riverbanks, pondsides, marshes, and other moisture-retaining spots. These carefully chosen wildflowers thrive in wet conditions, bringing colour, life, and wildlife to your garden or natural area.

This mix includes moisture-loving plants like Meadowsweet, Purple Loosestrife, and Water Avens, which create a beautiful, natural display while attracting pollinators and supporting local ecosystems.

Features & Benefits

100% wildflower mix for wet and damp soils

Perfect for pondsides, riverbanks, marshes, and low-lying areas

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Hardy, perennial species that provide lasting interest

Great for creating colourful, low-maintenance wetland meadows

Wildflowers in the Mix

Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) – Water-loving perennial with dark green foliage and small flowers

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) – Fragrant white blooms that thrive in moist soil, perfect for pollinators

Water Avens (Geum rivale) – Drooping, bell-shaped flowers that add charm to wet areas

Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) – White, daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and bees

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) – Striking purple spikes that thrive in wet soil and draw pollinators

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) – Bright yellow flowers for a splash of colour

Note: The exact mix may vary depending on seasonal availability.

Ideal Locations

Wetland areas, pondsides, and riverbanks

Marshy meadows and damp field edges

Low-lying areas prone to moisture

Wildlife-friendly habitats and pollinator gardens

Areas needing erosion control or natural water filtration

How to Sow

• Rate: 3g per m²

• When to Sow:

  • Spring: March to May

  • Autumn: August to October

Sowing Tips:

1. Clear weeds and vegetation from the area.

2. Mix seeds with sand for even spreading.

3. Scatter seeds evenly across the ground.

4. Lightly press seeds into the soil to help them settle.

5. Keep the soil moist while seeds germinate.

6. Avoid fertilisers – wildflowers grow best in nutrient-poor soil.

About John Chambers Wildflower Seed

John Chambers Wildflower Seed has over 35 years of experience in growing wildflowers. The Waters Edge Mix is designed to flourish in wet and damp areas, creating colourful, natural meadows that support pollinators and local wildlife.

Seed Composition | 100% native wildflowers

Typical Wildflower Species | Gypsywort, Meadowsweet, Water Avens, Sneezewort, Purple Loosestrife, Meadow Buttercup

Sowing Rate | 3g per m² (minimum 10g order)

Sowing Season | Spring (Mar–May) or Autumn (Aug–Oct)

Soil Suitability | Wet and moist soils, riverbanks, pondsides, marshy meadows

Maintenance | Low maintenance; avoid fertilisers; keep soil moist during establishment

Brand | John Chambers Wildflower Seed