A practical 80/20 grass and wildflower mix featuring Yellow Rattle, Birds-foot Trefoil, and Common Knapweed, perfect for meadows, parklands, and public green spaces.
Benefits
Enhances biodiversity and attracts pollinators
Low-maintenance mix ideal for meadows and green spaces
Robust grass base for effective ground cover
Beautiful seasonal flowers for aesthetic impact
Suitable for roadsides, parks, and farmland edges
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The Pro Basic 16 Wildflower Seed Mix is a professional blend of 80% low-maintenance grass seed and 20% UK native wildflowers, designed for creating beautiful, sustainable meadows and green spaces. This mix combines a hardy, resilient grass base with a variety of wildflowers, offering a natural, diverse landscape with minimal upkeep. It’s perfect for enhancing open areas such as parks, roadsides, and farmland edges.
This mix includes Yellow Rattle, Birds-foot Trefoil, and Oxeye Daisy, which are excellent for attracting pollinators and providing seasonal colour. The Pro Basic 16 offers an ideal solution for landscape contractors, councils, farmers, and anyone looking to improve the ecological value of their land.
Features & Benefits
80/20 grass and wildflower mix that ensures strong, low-maintenance ground cover
Supports biodiversity by providing habitat for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
Perfect for urban and rural landscaping, as well as public spaces
Enhances soil health and prevents weed growth
Ideal for roadside verges, field margins, and parkland
Example Wildflower Species in the Mix
Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) – semi-parasitic plant, aids in controlling dominant grasses
Birds-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) – attractive yellow flowers, loved by bees
Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) – delicate white umbels that attract pollinators
Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) – ground-covering perennial with purple flowers
Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) – purple flowers, a magnet for pollinators
Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) – iconic white daisy, supports bees and butterflies
Please note: Wildflower seed mixes may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability and harvest. Additional species may be included.
Applications
Roadside verges and embankments
Urban green spaces and parks
Field boundaries and hedgerows
Farm margins, set-aside land, and wildlife corridors
Meadows and countryside habitats
Sowing Rate & Timing
Recommended sowing rate: 5g per m²
Minimum order: 100g
Sowing windows:
Spring: March to May
Autumn: August to October
How to Sow Wildflower Seed Mixes
Clear the area of existing vegetation or weeds.
Prepare the soil to a fine, firm seedbed for best seed-to-soil contact.
Mix seed with sand to aid even distribution.
Sow at 5g per m² using a broadcast method, then lightly press in by rolling or treading.
Avoid fertilising as wildflowers thrive in nutrient-poor soils.
Water if needed, particularly in dry conditions after sowing.
About John Chambers Wildflower Seed
As a leader in the wildflower seed industry for over 35 years, John Chambers Wildflower Seed offers high-quality UK-grown mixes that support biodiversity, create visually stunning landscapes, and provide habitat for native wildlife. The Pro Basic 16 is part of the Professional Range, trusted by councils, landscapers, and landowners for sustainable, low-maintenance meadow creation.
Seed composition: 80% Low Maintenance Grass / 20% Wildflowers
Minimum order: 100g
Sowing rate: 5g per m²
Sowing windows: Spring (Mar–May) or Autumn (Aug–Oct)
Soil suitability: General purpose and moderately fertile soils
Brand: John Chambers Wildflower Seed – Professional Range
