Country Meadow

UK-Native Grass & Wildflower Seeds for Meadows

Country Meadow is a traditional wildflower and grass seed mixture of native origin, as sown by the professionals. Designed to create a naturally balanced meadow, it combines colourful perennial wildflowers with fine grasses to produce a long-lasting, wildlife-rich habitat. Ideal for gardeners looking to establish a classic country meadow, this mixture supports a wide range of pollinators, birds and beneficial insects, while delivering an authentic, natural appearance that improves year after year.

The wildflower species in each box:

  • Birdsfoot Trefoil
  • Black Knapweed
  • Black Medick
  • Common Vetch
  • Meadow Buttercup
  • Musk Mallow
  • Oxeye Daisy
  • Red Campion
  • Ribwort Plantain
  • Selfheal
  • White Campion
  • White Clover
  • Yarrow

Available in 200g boxes

Our Country Meadow mixture contains a carefully selected blend of native wildflowers combined with fine grasses to create a natural, long-lasting meadow. Each species has been chosen for colour, biodiversity value, and proven performance in meadow environments. Together, they form a balanced sward that delivers seasonal interest while supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Wildflower Species Included

Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

A low-growing, golden-flowered perennial adored by bees and a vital food plant for several butterfly species.

Black Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)

A robust meadow classic with deep purple flower heads that attract a huge range of pollinators, especially bumblebees.

Black Medick (Medicago lupulina)

A nitrogen-fixing species with small yellow flowers that enriches the soil and provides excellent nectar.

Common Vetch (Vicia sativa)

A scrambling species with purple flowers that adds height and movement within the meadow and provides valuable nectar.

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)

A classic British meadow species with glossy yellow flowers, thriving in moist soils and flowering in early summer.

Musk Mallow (Malva moschata)

An elegant wildflower with soft pink blooms that flower over a long period and attract a wide range of insects.

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

A cheerful, tall daisy species that brings bright whites and yellows to the meadow and is loved by butterflies.

Red Campion (Silene dioica)

Vivid pink blooms that thrive in partial shade as well as sun, flowering for many months.

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

A hardy and adaptable species that contributes to meadow structure and is an important food source for butterfly larvae.

Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)

A hardy purple-flowered perennial that spreads gently and provides valuable nectar all summer long.

White Campion (Silene latifolia)

A taller species with white flowers that open in the evening, supporting moths and other night-flying pollinators.

White Clover (Trifolium repens)

A spreading, nitrogen-fixing plant with white flower heads that are rich in nectar and particularly attractive to bees.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

A tough, long-flowering perennial with flat clusters of white blooms, valued for both pollinator support and meadow structure.

Suitable for sowing in specific garden borders or to create a wildflower meadow

Apply in Spring (March–May) or Autumn (September–October). Flowering will be from May to September - if sowing in autumn, flowers will not appear until following year.

 

Where to use Country Meadow

  • Garden meadows

  • Wildlife and pollinator areas

  • Orchards and field margins

  • Paddocks and rural landscapes

  • Naturalistic landscaping schemes

 

How to sow

How to sow a wildflower meadow

For the best visual impact and a higher ratio of flowers to grass, sow at the recommended rate. This allows wildflowers to establish successfully alongside grasses without being outcompeted. 

 

Common mistakes

  • Planting plugs during very dry or hot weather.
  • Mowing too soon after planting.

  • Adding fertiliser or rich compost to lawns (discourages wildflowers).

  • Planting too shallow or too deep.

  • Overcrowding – allow space for natural spreading.

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