A professional-grade wildflower mix for sandy, well-drained soils, combining 80% low-maintenance grass seed with 20% native wildflowers such as Kidney Vetch, Yellow Rattle, and Dark Mullein. Designed for dry habitats and biodiversity projects. Minimum order: 100g.
Optimised for dry, sandy soils
Contains Yellow Rattle to suppress grass dominance
Includes Meadow Crane’s-bill and Wild Carrot
Low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly species
Used in light soil restoration and coastal greening
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The Pro Sandy Soils 80% Grass Mix Wildflower Seed is formulated for free-draining, nutrient-poor, sandy soils. This professional-grade mix combines hardy, low-maintenance grass seed with native UK wildflowers adapted to thrive in dry, well-drained locations. With key species such as Kidney Vetch, Wild Carrot, and Dark Mullein, this blend creates resilient, low-input meadows that support pollinators and native wildlife.
All wildflower seed mixes are subject to change, dependent on time of year, harvest, and may include more species than listed above.
Features & Benefits
Designed specifically for sandy and free-draining soils
Contains native UK wildflower species adapted to dry conditions
80% low-maintenance grasses and 20% wildflowers
Enhances biodiversity and supports pollinators
Low nutrient demand – ideal for restoration sites and reclamation land
Applications
Dry sandy banks and coastal sand plains
Quarries, light soil grasslands, and brownfield restoration
Wildlife corridors, verges, and open habitats
Low-input landscaping and public greenspaces on sandy terrain
Main Species in the Mix
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
Dark Mullein (Verbascum nigrum)
Meadow Crane’s-bill (Geranium pratense)
Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor)
Sowing Information
Sowing Times:
Spring (March–May)
Autumn (August–October)
Sowing Rate:
80/20 Grass/Wildflower Mix: 4g per m²
Large-scale Projects: Approx. 40kg per hectare
How to Sow:
Prepare a clean, weed-free, cultivated surface.
Mix seed with dry sand for even spreading.
Broadcast evenly and gently rake to ensure soil contact.
Roll or press down lightly and water if conditions are dry.
Avoid fertilisers – wildflowers favour nutrient-poor soils.
Attribute Details
Seed Mix Type 80% Low Maintenance Grass / 20% Wildflower Seed
Soil Type Sandy, Free-draining, Light Soils
Application Sites Dry banks, sandy verges, coastal areas, brownfield land
Flowering Period Spring to Summer
Sowing Time Spring or Autumn
Sowing Rate 4g per m²
Main Wildflowers Agrimony, Dark Mullein, Meadow Crane’s-bill, Kidney Vetch, Wild Carrot, Yellow Rattle
Minimum Order 100g
Brand John Chambers Wildflower Seed – Pro Range