The Heritage Dual Purpose 50/50 Wildflower Seed Mix is designed for challenging sites where reduced maintenance and successful wildflower establishment are equally important. This mix contains 50% native wildflower seeds and 50% low-maintenance grasses, striking the perfect balance between visual impact and practicality.

Blending annuals for first-year colour with perennials for long-term habitat, this mix is particularly effective on higher fertility soils and areas with difficult access. By reducing the grass content from a typical 80/20 mix, wildflowers are given more space and opportunity to thrive, making this a standout option for sustainable, biodiversity-led planting schemes.

Typical wildflower species include Corncockle, Field Poppy, Cornflower, Teasel, Wild Marjoram, and Common Knapweed, supporting a wide range of pollinators and boosting visual appeal across open landscapes, road verges, parks, and farm margins.

All wildflower seed mixes are subject to seasonal availability and may include additional or substitute species depending on harvest.

Features & Benefits
50% Wildflowers / 50% Grass Mix – For balance between visual display and low maintenance
Reduces Maintenance Burden – Ideal for areas with limited access
Improved Wildflower Success – Less competitive grass seed gives flowers space to establish
Suited to Fertile Soils – Performs well in more nutrient-rich conditions
Quick Colour & Long-Term Biodiversity – Combines annual and perennial species

Applications
Parks and recreational spaces
Road verges and embankments
Gardens, orchards, and public green spaces
Field margins and set-aside areas
Farm and estate projects
Landscape schemes in residential or commercial developments
Main Species in the Mix
Corncockle (Agrostemma githago)
Field Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)
Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
Subject to change based on availability – additional wildflowers may be included.

Sowing Information
Sowing Times:
Spring (March to May) for fast annual flowering
Autumn (August to October) for early establishment next spring

Sowing Rate:
50/50 Mix (Wildflower & Grass): 4g per m²
Bulk application: approx. 40kg per hectare

How to Sow:
Clear existing vegetation and create a clean, firm, low-nutrient seedbed.
Mix seed with sand or sawdust to help even distribution.
Broadcast the seed and lightly roll to ensure seed-to-soil contact.
Do not bury the seed – light is needed for germination.
Water if necessary and manage weeds during establishment.

About John Chambers Wildflower Seed
With  30+ years of expertise in wildflower conservation, John Chambers Wildflower Seed is trusted by professionals across the UK. Our Heritage Range supports biodiversity, aligns with BNG and stewardship goals, and provides tailored solutions for different habitats – including dual-purpose applications where both performance and practicality matter.

Seed Mix Type | 50% UK-native Wildflowers / 50% Low-Maintenance Grasses

Target Application | Parks, road verges, embankments, gardens, orchards, field margins, farm and estate projects

Soil Requirements | Suitable for most soils, especially fertile and nutrient-rich soils

Flowering Window | Annuals in year 1 for quick colour; perennials from year 2 onwards for lasting habitat

Sowing Times | Spring (Mar–May) or Autumn (Aug–Oct)

Sowing Rate | 4g per m² (approx. 40kg per hectare)

Main Wildflowers | Corncockle, Field Poppy, Cornflower, Teasel, Wild Marjoram, Common Knapweed

Minimum Order | 10g

Brand | John Chambers Wildflower Seed – Heritage Range