free wildflower seeds for bees and butterflies Butterfly and Bee

free wildflower seeds for bees and butterflies Butterfly and BeeThis 100% Wildflower Seed Mix is specifically designed to be highly attractive to bees and pollinating insects who are in trouble and is created to support the All Ireland Pollinator Plan. All of the wildflowers in this mixture are native species. Suitable for borders, flower beds and even window boxes, these seeds can be sown directly into the soil or alternatively, sown in a greenhouse and the seedlings transplanted. Make your garden pollinator

This 100% Wildflower Seed Mix is specifically designed to be highly attractive to bees and pollinating insects who are in trouble and is created to support the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. 

All of the wildflowers in this mixture are native species. Suitable for borders, flower beds and even window boxes, these seeds can be sown directly into the soil or alternatively, sown in a greenhouse and the seedlings transplanted.

Make your garden pollinator-friendly and a haven for hungry pollinators including the solidarity bee, many kinds of butterflies and hoverflies with this 100% Wildflower seed mix. 

For best results, sow onto prepared, weed-free bare soil. Read our guide to preparing ground for wildflower seeds before you sow.

Mixture Specifications

• Perfect for pollinators, creating habitats and food for a wide range of bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
• Species lifecycle: 25% annual & 75% perennial native species
• Sowing rate: 1.5-3g per square meter
• Access to light: Requires good access to light
• Optimal sowing period: March to June or August to October
• Flowering Period: May to September
• Species included: 

Agrimony, Red Clover, Red Campion, Corn Marigold, Scented Mayweed, Lady’s Bedstraw, Wild Carrot (now include at very low percentage), Nettle Leaved Ballflower, Corn Cockle, Corn Poppy, Cornflower, Ox-eye Daisy, Wild Foxglove, Greater Knapweed, Lesser Knapweed, Purple Loosestrife, Wild Marjoram, Meadow Cranesbill, Musk Mallow, Ragged Robin, Sainfoin, Field Scabious, Teasel, Bird's-foot Trefoil, Kidney Vetch, Viper's Bugloss, Yarrow, Yellow Rattle.

The wildflowers included in this mixture support the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and are recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as ‘Plants for Pollinators’.

What is an annual species?

An annual species is a plant that completes its entire life cycle—from germination to flowering, seed production, and death—within a single growing season. Unlike perennials, which return year after year, annuals need to be replanted each year.

In the context of meadow seeds, annual species (like Cornflower, Poppy, and Corn Marigold) provide quick bursts of color but won't regrow the following year unless they reseed naturally. They are often included in seed mixes for instant impact while slower-growing perennials establish.

What is a perennial species?

A perennial species is a plant that lives for multiple years, flowering and producing seeds repeatedly after the first year. Unlike annuals, which complete their life cycle in one season, perennials establish deeper root systems and return year after year.

However, perennials do not typically flower in the same year they are planted. They focus on root and foliage growth in their first year, taking at least one, if not two years, to bloom. Once established, perennials such as Oxeye Daisy, Red Campion, and Meadow Buttercup provide long-term, sustainable wildflower displays. They require less maintenance over time and offer lasting benefits for pollinators and biodiversity.