The John Chambers Sandy Soils 80% Grass Mix Wildflower Seed is expertly designed for free-draining, nutrient-poor sandy soils. This professional-grade mix combines hardy low-maintenance grasses with native UK wildflowers like Kidney Vetch and Wild Carrot, creating resilient, biodiverse meadows that support pollinators and thrive in dry, sandy environments.

item	sku	Price	qty
100g Pack	130JC9004B	£14.40 £12.00
1kg Pack	130JC9004A	£57.60 £48.00

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The Sandy Soils 80% Grass Mix Wildflower Seed is formulated for free-draining, nutrient-poor, sandy soils. This professional-grade mix combines hardy, low-maintenance grass seed with native UK wildflowers adapted to thrive in dry, well-drained locations. With key species such as Kidney Vetch, Wild Carrot, and Dark Mullein, this blend creates resilient, low-input meadows that support pollinators and native wildlife.

All wildflower seed mixes are subject to change, dependent on time of year, harvest, and may include more species than listed above.

Features & Benefits
Designed specifically for sandy and free-draining soils
Contains native UK wildflower species adapted to dry conditions
80% low-maintenance grasses and 20% wildflowers
Enhances biodiversity and supports pollinators
Low nutrient demand – ideal for restoration sites and reclamation land

Applications
Dry sandy banks and coastal sand plains
Quarries, light soil grasslands, and brownfield restoration
Wildlife corridors, verges, and open habitats
Low-input landscaping and public greenspaces on sandy terrain

Main Species in the Mix
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
Dark Mullein (Verbascum nigrum)
Meadow Crane’s-bill (Geranium pratense)
Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor)

Sowing Information
Sowing Times:
Spring (March–May)
Autumn (August–October)

Sowing Rate:
80/20 Grass/Wildflower Mix: 5g per m²

How to Sow:
Prepare a clean, weed-free, cultivated surface.
Mix seed with dry sand for even spreading.
Broadcast evenly and gently rake to ensure soil contact.
Roll or press down lightly and water if conditions are dry.
Avoid fertilisers – wildflowers favour nutrient-poor soils.

technical information

Seed Mix Type | 80% Low-maintenance grasses / 20% native wildflowers

Soil Type | Sandy, free-draining, nutrient-poor soils

Application Sites | Dry sandy banks, coastal sand plains, quarries, brownfield restoration, wildlife corridors

Flowering Period | Spring to summer

Sowing Time | Spring (Mar–May) or Autumn (Aug–Oct)

Sowing Rate | 5g per m²; approx.

Main Wildflower Species | Agrimony, Dark Mullein, Meadow Crane’s-bill, Kidney Vetch, Wild Carrot, Yellow Rattle

Minimum Order | 100g

Brand | John Chambers Wildflower Seed