Growing wildflowers from seed is a deeply rewarding way to bring pollinators to your garden. Whether you want to sow a mini-meadow or fill border gaps, starting from seed gives you a strong, healthy crop.
First, start with a high-quality, peat-free seed compost. Dampen the compost before sowing. Scatter your seeds thinly on the surface—many wildflower seeds, like Foxglove, need light to germinate and should barely be covered. Place the seed tray in a cool, unheated polytunnel or on a cool windowsill. Be patient; native seeds often germinate slowly or require a period of cold (stratification) before they sprout. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots and let them grow strong root systems before planting out.