The Pro Dual Purpose 80/20 Mix is a professional-grade wildflower seed mix made up of 80% low-maintenance grasses and 20% UK-native wildflowers, ideal for creating vibrant, wildlife-rich habitats that establish quickly and are easy to manage. Designed with both visual appeal and biodiversity enhancement in mind, this mix provides a burst of colour in the first year from fast-flowering annuals like Corn Marigold and Corn Chamomile, alongside enduring structure from perennial species such as Selfheal and Common Vetch.

Perfect for use across large-scale landscaping and rewilding schemes, this versatile meadow mix suits a range of environments including parks, open spaces, field margins, road verges, public greenspaces, and gardens.

Features & Benefits
80/20 mix: 80% low-maintenance grasses blended with 20% UK-native wildflowers
Dual-purpose: Annuals for first-year colour, perennials for lasting value
Cost-effective solution for large-scale sowing and biodiversity net gain
Improves soil health and supports beneficial insects and pollinators
Suitable for councils, contractors, farmers, estate managers, and gardeners
Low-input, once-a-year cutting regime after establishment

Typical Wildflower Species in the Mix
Field Pansy – Delicate flowers providing early-season nectar
Corn Marigold – Bright yellow blooms for summer colour
Corn Chamomile – White and yellow daisy-like annual, great for bees
Common Vetch – Scrambling legume that fixes nitrogen
Selfheal – Low-growing perennial with purple flowers for pollinators
White Campion – Attractive pale blooms, thrives in open conditions
Species content may vary depending on seasonal availability and harvest. Mixes are designed to include a wide variety of UK-native flowers beyond those listed.

Applications
The Pro Dual Purpose 80/20 Mix is well suited for:
Parks, gardens, and public greenspaces
Roadside verges and roundabouts
School grounds and recreational fields
Set-aside land and farmland margins
Housing developments and business parks
Large private estates and rural gardens

Sowing Rate & Sowing Times
Recommended sowing rate: 5g per m²
Best sowing times:
Spring: March to May
Autumn: August to October

How to Sow Wildflower Seed
Prepare the soil by clearing existing vegetation and creating a fine, crumbly tilth
Mix seeds with dry sand to help achieve an even broadcast
Sow at 5g per m², evenly spread across the prepared area
Lightly roll or firm the seedbed for good soil contact
Do not fertilise – wildflowers thrive in poor soil
Water if dry, particularly in early establishment
Maintain by allowing plants to flower and set seed, then cut in late summer.

About John Chambers Wildflower Seed
With over 30 years of expertise, John Chambers Wildflower Seed is a trusted name among landscape professionals, local authorities, and conservationists. The Professional Range is tailored for large-scale and specialist applications, using UK-native, high-quality seed mixes to support ecological restoration, sustainable landscaping, and biodiversity enhancement.

Seed Content | 80% low-maintenance grasses, 20% UK-native wildflowers

Typical Wildflower Species | Field Pansy, Corn Marigold, Corn Chamomile, Common Vetch, Selfheal, White Campion

Sowing Rate | 5g per m²

Sowing Period | Spring (Mar–May), Autumn (Aug–Oct)

Minimum Order | 10g

Preferred Conditions | Well-prepared soil, cleared of vegetation, poor to moderate fertility

Maintenance | Allow flowering and seed set; cut back annually in late summer

Applications | Parks, road verges, school grounds, farmland margins, housing developments, large estates

Brand | John Chambers Wildflower Seed – Professional Range