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Cornfield Annuals 80/20 Meadow Mix
Price range: £19.50 through £2,227.20 inc VAT
The Cornfield Annuals 80/20 mix combines fine native grasses with a 20% native annual wildflower component — the traditional arable species of Poppy, Cornflower, Corn Chamomile, and others that thrived in cultivated fields before modern herbicide use. The grass component adds structure and ground cover alongside the vivid annual colour.
Best suited to disturbed or freshly cultivated soils — ex-arable land, construction margins, allotment edges, and garden ground that has been recently dug. The annual wildflowers establish quickly and flower from May to October in year one. The native grass component fills in around them and provides a longer-term sward on sites where cultivation is not repeated each year.
Sow at 5g per square metre into freshly disturbed, low-nutrient soil in spring (March–May). No cold stratification needed. Heights range from 20cm to 80cm. Allow seed to ripen before cutting if repeat flowering is wanted in subsequent seasons.
Sourced from UK farms. 100% British native species.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cornfield Annuals 80/20 mix best used for?
It is designed for disturbed, freshly cultivated, or recently dug soils — ex-arable land, construction site margins, allotment edges, and garden ground that has been turned over. The annual wildflower component delivers vivid colour from May to October in year one, while the native grass component adds longer-term structure.
What cornfield species are included in the wildflower component?
The mix includes traditional native arable species including Common Poppy, Cornflower, and Corn Chamomile — plants that thrived in cultivated farmland for centuries before modern herbicide use largely eliminated them. All are 100% British native.
How do I sow the Cornfield Annuals 80/20 mix?
Sow at 5g per square metre into freshly disturbed, low-nutrient soil in spring (March to May). No cold stratification is needed. The annuals germinate quickly in spring conditions and flower from May to October in their first season. Allow seed to ripen fully before cutting for best repeat performance.
Will the grass component persist if I do not cultivate each year?
Yes — the native grass component fills in around the annuals and provides a longer-term sward on undisturbed sites. The annual wildflowers will self-seed if allowed to set seed, but on uncut, undisturbed ground they will gradually thin as perennial grasses establish. Light annual surface cultivation helps maintain the annual display.
Chamomile, Corn, (Anthemis arvensis), Corn Cockle, (Agrostemma githago), Cornflower, (Centaurea cyanus), Marigold, Corn, (Chrysanthemum segetum), Poppy, Common, (Papaver rhoeas), Hard fescue, Slender Creeping red fescue, Timothy, Chewing’s fescue, Strong Creeping red fescue, Smooth-stalked meadow grass, Sheeps fescue, Tall oatgrass, Meadow foxtail
Ground Preparation
Sowing
Aftercare: Year 1 & Once Established
Flower Colours: Varied
Plant Height: up to 80cm
Flowering Season: May to October
Setting: Disturbed or cultivated soils