Wildflower Seeds

Wildflower Seeds from Boston Seeds

We're extremely proud of our reputation here at Boston Seeds as the most trusted supplier of the best quality, native wildflower seed mixtures in the UK. We continue to work with outstanding organisations including Natural England, The National Trust, RSPB, Buglife and the Wildlife Trusts, as well as local councils, farmers, gardeners and beekeepers, to bring wildflowers and wildlife back to the UK countryside.

Wildflower Seeds for Habitat Creation

At Boston Seeds, we have carefully developed a large and diverse range of wildflower products for habitat creation including dozens of specific plants for pollinators. Help improve the environment with BSRE Restore and Enrich, BSXP Dual Purpose or BS9P Cornfield Annuals. These wildflower mixtures are available as both Meadow Mixtures containing wildflowers and grasses, or pure 100% Wildflower Seed Mixtures for dense, floral displays.

Important pollinators such as bees and butterflies benefit from our specially developed mixtures - try using our famous, tried and tested BSBP Butterfly and Bee mix, specifically formulated to provide season-long pollen and nectar four our treasured and endangered pollinating species.

Why choose Boston Seeds?

With over two decades of experience, Boston Seeds is a family-run business whose passion lies in creating beautiful outdoor spaces, benefitting families and wildlife with high-quality grass and wildflower seed mixtures.

When buying from Boston Seeds, you are buying:

• Quality assurance: Every one of our wildflower seed mixes has been expertly curated and rigorously tested to ensure they create beautiful meadows and gardens, brimming with pollen and nectar for pollinators.
• Customer satisfaction: We take pride in providing the best possible service and product for our customers. If you’ve got any questions or concerns our team is always happy to help.
• Expert advice: We are always on hand to help provide expert advice on planting and sowing your wildflower seeds to ensure you get the best meadow or garden. Take a look at our advice section or get in touch. 
• Versatility: Whatever your needs and requirements are, we’ve got the wildflower seed mixture for you. Whether you’re looking for bee friendly flowers or just beautiful looking flowers, we’ve got you covered.

Wildflower Seed FAQs

What is the best season to plant wildflower seeds?

The best time to plant wildflower seeds is spring or autumn, ideally March to May or August to October. 

Can I just scatter wildflowers seeds?

Yes, you can just scatter and throw seeds over your soil, but it might not create the best results. The best way to sow wildflower seeds is to sow the seeds thinly over bare patches of moist, prepped soil that’s been raked to an even level. Read our advice on how to establish wildflower seeds.

Will wildflowers come back every year?

It will depend on the type of wildflower seeds you choose. The two main types are annuals and perennials wildflowers. If you plant perennial wildflower seeds, then these are likely to come back every year, whereas annuals typically only grow and appear once. BS9P Cornfield Annuals is a purely annual mix for maximum one year impact, but most of our mixes contain a high percentage of perennial species for a permanent, long-lasting meadow. Check out the compositon of each mix to see the balance of annuals and perennials. 

How to prepare the ground for wildflower seed?

The best way to prepare the ground for wildflower seeds is to avoid using compost or fertiliser as wildflowers grow best in low quality soil. 

You will then need to create a fine top layer of soil to sow the seeds. Remove all weeds or other vegetation so you have bare soil. Rake the soil so there is a nice top layer ready for the seeds. You can then evenly scatter the seeds over the area and gently rake again to encourage the seeds into just the top layer of the soil - just enough so that they are not left on the surface but now at depth of more than 1cm. See our full guide to sowing wildflower seeds. 

What are the easiest wildflowers to grow? 

The easiest wildflowers to grow are wildflower annuals such as BS9 Cornfield Annuals, as they can be sown, germinate, grow, flower and die all in the same season. Once sown they take around 60-80 days to flower. Read our guide on UK wildflower species.

Have a question about wildflower seeds? Email [email protected] or visit our wildflower advice pages for lots of expert help guides. Next day delivery available on most products. We also supply UK native wildflower bulbs and wildflower plants should you wish to establish an even wider variety of Britain's treasured wildflower species.