About Our Wildflower Seeds

What we mean by “native”, where our seeds come from, and why it matters

We know many of our customers choose wildflowers because they care about nature, wildlife, and planting responsibly.
This page explains how we use the term “native”, why some long established species are included in our mixes, and how we ensure all our seeds are suitable for planting in the UK.

Our aim is to be clear, honest, and reassuring, without unnecessary jargon.

1. Why we’ve created this page

Many people ask for “native wildflower seeds”, often because they want to:

- support British pollinators
- protect local ecosystems
- avoid invasive or inappropriate plants
- plant with confidence and care

We share those values.
However, the word “native” can mean slightly different things depending on context. Rather than rely on marketing language alone, we prefer to explain what we mean, so you know exactly what you’re planting.

2. What do we mean by “native” wildflowers?

In strict botanical terms, a native plant is one that arrived in Britain naturally after the last Ice Age, without human involvement.

However, many familiar wildflowers arrived hundreds or even thousands of years ago, often alongside early farming. These plants are described by botanists as long established or naturalised species.

Importantly, these plants:

- have been part of the British landscape for centuries
- are fully integrated into local ecosystems
- support native insects and wildlife
- behave just like native species in meadows and grasslands

Because of this, the UK seed trade and conservation world often use the word “native” in a broader, practical sense, to include both true native and long-established wildflowers traditionally associated with Britain.

3. Why do some mixes include long-established species?

Some long-established wildflowers are:

- widely used in UK meadow restoration
- accepted by conservation and wildlife organisations
- culturally familiar in British farmland and grassland
- highly beneficial to pollinators

Excluding these species purely on technical definitions would often reduce the ecological value of a wildflower mix.

What matters most to us is that every species included:

- belongs in UK habitats
- is non-invasive
This is why our mixes may include a small number of long-established species alongside true natives.

4. Are these seeds safe and appropriate to plant in the UK?

Yes — absolutely.

All of our wildflower seeds are:

- legally sourced and APHA registered
- appropriate for planting in the UK
- non-invasive
- commonly used in meadow creation and wildlife planting

Our seeds are suitable for gardeners, schools, landowners, and conservation projects who want to plant responsibly and support wildlife.

5. What species are included in this mix?

The seed mix we use in our products, contains a carefully selected range of UK native and long-established wildflowers traditionally found in British meadows and grassland habitats.

The species included are:

Borage
Red Campion
White Campion
Red Clover
Corn Poppy
Cornflower
Oxeye Daisy
Lesser Knapweed
Musk Mallow
Ribwort Plantain
Salad Burnet
Selfheal
Sorrel
Wild Carrot
Yarrow
Yellow Rattle

All of these species are widely recognised as suitable for UK wildflower planting and beneficial to wildlife.

6. Our approach to transparency

We believe planting wildflowers should feel joyful and confident, not uncertain.

That’s why we aim to:

- use clear, honest language
- avoid misleading labels
- explain terminology in plain English
- reflect real ecological practice, not just marketing trends

When we describe our wildflower mixes, we focus on what truly matters: ecological responsibility, suitability for the UK, and benefit to wildlife.

If you ever have questions about a particular species or mix, we’re always happy to help.

We’re proud to offer wildflower seeds that are appropriate, responsible, and rooted in the British landscape, and to explain exactly what that means.