The Impact Essential Annuals Mix Wildflower Seed offers a perfect introduction to vibrant wildflower planting, featuring a balanced blend of easy-to-grow annual species that establish quickly and deliver striking colour all summer long. Ideal for enhancing urban green spaces, borders, and community planting projects, this mix has been formulated to thrive in a wide range of soil types while supporting vital pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Designed as part of the Impact range—created to transform harder landscaped or urban environments—this wildflower seed mix prioritises bold visual appeal, long flowering periods, and simplicity of use. Whether you're looking to boost biodiversity, create a show-stopping display, or trial wildflower planting for the first time, the Essential Annuals Mix is a go-to option.
Features & Benefits
100% annual wildflower species for same-year flowering
Quick to germinate and easy to establish
Provides a long flowering period throughout summer
Attracts pollinators and boosts local biodiversity
Great for urban, domestic, or public landscapes
Suitable for short-term or seasonal wildflower projects
Applications
Garden borders and beds
Urban and roadside verges
Show gardens and display areas
Public parks and school gardens
Pollinator pathways and community greening initiatives
Main Species in the Mix
While exact species may vary seasonally, this blend typically includes:
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)
Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Nigella (Nigella damascena)
Species content may vary depending on seasonal availability and harvest conditions. Additional species may be included.
Sowing Rate
3g per m² recommended for optimal coverage
Sowing Period
Spring (March to May) for flowering the same summer
Autumn (September to October) for earlier flowering the following year
How to Sow
Prepare a clear, weed-free seedbed with well-drained soil
Scatter the seeds evenly across the surface
Lightly rake and firm down the area to ensure good seed-to-soil contact
Water gently and keep moist until germination
Do not apply fertiliser – wildflowers prefer poor soils
Technical Advice
Thrives in full sun and open conditions
Avoid rich soils which favour grasses over wildflowers
Water in dry periods until established
Suitable for both small garden plots and large-scale sowings
Can be cut back at the end of flowering to aid self-seeding

Component Details
Species Content 100% annual wildflowers
Main Species Poppy, Cornflower, Cosmos, Phacelia, Calendula, Nigella
Sowing Rate 3g per m²
Sowing Period Spring (Mar–May) or Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Flowering Period Summer to early autumn
Soil Type Well-drained, low-fertility preferred
Aspect Full sun
Lifecycle Annual
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Minimum Order 100g