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HELP BRITAIN BLOOM AGAIN

Lets Support the Pollinators together

In the last 80 years, Britain has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows - and with them, vital feeding grounds for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Whether you’ve just received your Wildflower Seed Balls, or you’ve found this page while looking for ways to support wildlife, you’re in the right place.

Planting wildflowers is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to help pollinators thrive – bringing life, colour, and biodiversity back to our landscapes. You don’t need to be a gardener. Just a patch of soil, a scattering of seeds, and a little patience can make a real difference.

What you’ll find on this page:

HOW TO PLANT Wildflower Seedballs

A simple step-by-step guide on how to plant your seed balls

WHAT Wildflowers MIGHT GROW

Details on the wildflowers you’re growing — and how they help pollinators

WHAT POLLINATORS TO LOOK FOR

A look at the bees, butterflies, and insects you’ll be supporting

what else can you do to support

Extra tips for going further, from bee hotels to ‘No Mow May’…

Whether you’re planting a balcony pot, a wild corner of your garden or a bare section of public land – thank you for being part of this movement.

In the last 80 years Britain has lost 97% of its wildflower habitat

ready to start?

how to plant your seed balls

No gardening skills needed.  Simply scatter your seed balls onto cleared soil and let nature do the rest. Clearing the soil gives the slow-growing wildflowers a better chance against fast-growing grasses and weeds.

You can scatter seed balls at any time of year. Spring and autumn are often best. The clay coating protects the seeds until the conditions are right for growth.

1. Choose the location

  • Choose an area of cleared soil, free from grass and weeds (wildflowers can be outcompeted by fast-growing plants). 
  • The area need to receve plenty of sunlight (at least 6 hours per day) and not sheltered from the rain.

2. Scatter the seed balls

  • Toss the seed balls onto the bare soil.  One pack will cover approximal 2 sqm or 21 sq ft
  • They can also be planted in a pot – allow 25cm depth of soil.

3. Just add water

  • After scattering, water the area thoroughly to help the seedballs settle.

4. And relax

  • Around 20% will start flowering in the first year. Biennials and Perennials in the mix will start blossoming in the 2nd year.

From small seeds, whole worlds bloom.

I've 'planted' my seed balls, now what?

what plants to look for

When your seed balls start to grow, the first green shoots may all look the same. But give them time, and you’ll begin to spot a mix of wildflowers taking shape. Some will bloom in the first year, while others may take a little longer. Here’s a guide to the plants to keep an eye out for – each one chosen to bring life, colour, and pollinators to your patch.

Yarrow

yarrow

Flowers: june-September

Yarrow often grows along paths, in hedgerows, and across open ground where the soil runs dry and chalky. It’s one of the perennials in our mix and brings its soft white flowers from June through to September.

Common Knapweed

COMMON KNAPWEED

Flowers: July-September

Common Knapweed is a hardy wildflower that thrives in many soil types. It’s a firm favourite with bees and butterflies, and its purple blooms add real colour. This perennial tends to flower from July to September.

Wild Carrot

wild carrot

Flowers: June-August

Wild Carrot stands out with its flat white flower heads, each marked with a tiny red dot at the centre. Its roots give off the familiar carrot scent and have long been used in herbal remedies. It flowers in its second year, between June and August.

ladys bedstraw

Lady's Bedstraw

Flowers: June-September

Lady’s Bedstraw was once common right across Britain. Its small yellow flowers carry a sweet honey scent and play a big part in feeding pollinators. It’s one of the annuals in our mix, flowering from June to September.

rough hawkbit

Rough Hawkbit

Flowers: June-Autumn

Rough Hawkbit makes the Royal Horticultural Society’s list of plants that are perfect for pollinators. This bright yellow perennial blooms from June into early autumn, helping to feed bees and other insects late into the season.

Oxeye Daisy

Oxeye Daisy

Flowers: June-September

The Oxeye Daisy is easy to spot with its bold white petals and sunny centre. A favourite with both children and pollinators, this perennial blooms from June to September and brings a little cheer wherever it grows.

Ribwort Plantain

Ribwort Plantain

Flowers: April-October

Ribwort Plantain is at home in meadows and grasslands right across Britain. Well-suited to almost any soil, this tough perennial flowers from April through to October, offering a steady source of food for pollinators.

Cowslip

Cowslip

Flowers: April-May

The Cowslip’s drooping yellow flowers brighten the spring and support a wide mix of wildlife. This perennial usually blooms from April to May and is also listed by the Royal Horticultural Society as perfect for pollinators.

Self Heal

Selfheal

Flowers: June-August

Selfheal is a small but mighty herb with a long history of traditional use. It’s on the RHS list of plants that are perfect for pollinators. As one of our perennials, it flowers between June and August.

Corn Mariogold

Corn Marigold

Flowers: June-October

Corn Marigold has been part of the British countryside since the Iron Age, bringing a splash of golden yellow to meadows. It’s one of the annuals in our mix, blooming from June to October and loved by pollinators.

yellow Rattle

Yellow Rattle

Flowers: May-Autumn

Yellow Rattle is a key wildflower for bees and butterflies, also recognised by the RHS as perfect for pollinators. This annual flowers from May to August and plays an important role in supporting insect life.

Common Sorrel

Common Sorrel

Flowers: May-June

Common Sorrel helps to fill out a meadow and brings in butterflies, even though it’s not known for attracting bees. This perennial tends to flower in its second year, usually between May and June.

salad burnet

Salad Burnet

Flowers: May-September

Salad Burnet is good news for pollinators and can also be used fresh in the kitchen as a herb. One of the perennials in our mix, it flowers from May to September, adding interest to both meadow and plate.

White Campion

White Campion

Flowers: May-September

White Campion offers delicate white blooms that help feed a wide range of pollinators. This perennial tends to flower from its second year, blooming between May and September as part of our mix.

Red Campion

Red Campion

Flowers: April-August

Red Campion stands out with its bold pink flowers and long flowering season. This annual can grow in part shade and usually blooms from April to August, bringing colour and pollinator support right through summer.

common Poppy

Common Poppy

Flowers: June-September

The Common Poppy is one of Britain’s most iconic wildflowers. Native here and a big help to bees and butterflies, it brings bright red blooms from June to September. This much-loved flower is an annual.

Cornflower

Cornflower

Flowers: May-October

Cornflower is a striking blue bloom that has become rare in the wild. It’s on the RHS list of perfect pollinators and adds rich colour to any meadow. This annual flowers from May to October.

Corn Camomile

Corn Chamomile

Flowers: June-August

Corn Chamomile, part of the daisy family, stands out with its apple-scented flowers. It’s well known as a pollinator-friendly plant. This perennial usually flowers between June and August.

a handful of pollinator promise

WHO WILL YOUR WILDFLOWERS ATTRACT?

meet your pollinator visitors

Your wildflowers will do more than brighten up the space — they’ll help support a wide variety of pollinators. From busy bumblebees to delicate butterflies, different species will be drawn to different plants throughout the seasons. Here’s what to watch for as your patch grows: the winged visitors that play a vital role in pollination, biodiversity, and the health of your local environment.

BEES

Buff tailed bumblebee on Greater Knapweed

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

(Bombus terrestris)

One of the UK’s most widespread bumblebees; active from early spring. Prefers open, daisy-like flowers with easily accessible nectar.

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Honey Bee

(Apis mellifera)

A key generalist pollinator – honey bees are highly effective in pollination due to their numbers and foraging efficiency.

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Common Carder Bee

(Bombus pascuorum)

Prefers tubular flowers; active from spring to autumn.​

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Hairy-footed Flower Bee

(Anthophora plumipes)

One of the earliest solitary bees to emerge in spring; males are often seen hovering near flowers awaiting females.​

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Tawny Mining Bee

(Andrena fulva)

A solitary ground-nesting bee with a distinctive orange-red thorax; active in early spring.​

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Red Mason Bee

(Osmia bicornis)

Common in gardens; excellent pollinator of fruit trees and various wildflowers.​

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Shrill Carder Bee

(Bombus sylvarum)

Once common in lowlands, now found only in fragmented populations; requires flower-rich habitats.

Moss Carder Bee

Moss Carder Bee

(Bombus lapidarius)

Prefers coastal and grassland habitats; benefits from diverse wildflower plantings.

Northern Colletes BEE

Northern Colletes BEE

(Colletes floralis)

A rare mining bee species; conservation efforts focus on maintaining suitable habitats

Red tailed bumblebee Bombus lapidarius queen

Red-tailed Bumblebee

(Bombus lapidarius)

Common in gardens and meadows; females have a distinctive red tail.​

Butterflies

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Meadow Brown

(Maniola jurtina)

One of the UK’s most widespread butterflies; thrives in grassy habitats and is often seen in meadows and along hedgerows.​

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Small Tortoiseshell

(Aglais urticae)

Common in gardens; caterpillars feed on nettles.​

Peacock

Peacock

(Aglais io)

Recognizable by its eye-spot markings; often hibernates in sheds and outbuildings.​

Painted Lady

Painted Lady

(Vanessa cardui)

A migratory species that arrives in the UK from North Africa and southern Europe during the summer months.​

Common Blue

Common Blue

(Polyommatus icarus)

Prefers sunny, grassy areas; males are bright blue, while females are brown with orange spots.​

Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper

(Pyronia tithonus)

Often found along hedgerows and woodland edges; has a distinctive orange and brown coloration with eye spots.​

Small Skipper

Small Skipper

(Thymelicus sylvestris)

Prefers tall grasses in meadows and roadside verges; has a rapid, darting flight.​

Large Skipper

Large Skipper

(Ochlodes sylvanus)

Found in grassy habitats; distinguished by its orange-brown wings with dark borders.​

Ringlett

Ringlett

(Aphantopus hyperantus)

Prefers damp, grassy areas; recognizable by its dark brown wings with ringed eye spots.​

Red Admiral

Red Admiral

(Vanessa atalanta)

A migratory species that can be seen from spring through autumn; known for its striking black and red coloration.

Hoverflies

Marmalade hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus female

Marmalade Hoverfly

(Episyrphus balteatus)

A migratory species; larvae feed on aphids, making them beneficial for pest control. ​

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Broken-banded Wasp

(Chrysotoxum octomaculatum)

Rare in the UK; larvae have associations with ant nests.

Hornet Mimic Hoverfly

Hornet Mimic Hoverfly

(Volucella zonaria)

One of the largest UK hoverflies; mimics hornets; larvae develop in wasp nests.​

Golden Hoverfly

Golden Hoverfly

(Callicera spinolae)

Rare species associated with ancient woodlands; larvae develop in decaying tree rot holes.​

Long Hoverfly

Long Hoverfly

(Sphaerophoria scripta)

Slender hoverfly; larvae feed on aphids; adults are active throughout the summer.​

other insects

7 spot Ladybird

7-spot Ladybird

(Coccinella septempunctata)

A common and beneficial predator in gardens and meadows, helping control aphid populations.

Soldier Beetles

Soldier Beetles

(Cantharis spp.)

Often seen on open flowers during summer; larvae feed on ground-dwelling insects.

Thick legged Flower Beetle

Thick-legged Flower Beetle

(Oedemera nobilis)

Recognizable by the swollen thighs of males; commonly found on daisies and other composite flowers.​

Green Dock Beetle

Green Dock Beetle

(Gastrophysa viridula)

Metallic green beetle whose larvae and adults feed on sorrel leaves; plays a role in plant population control.​

Red Soldier Beetle

Red Soldier Beetle

(Rhagonycha fulva)

Frequently seen mating on flowers in midsummer; larvae help control pest populations.​

Angle shades moth

Moths

(Various Species)

Night-flying pollinators that play a role in the ecosystem; some species’ larvae feed on specific plants.​

birds

Gold Finch

Goldfinch

(Carduelis carduelis)

Feeds on seeds of various wildflowers; attracted to seed-rich meadows.

Green Finch

Greenfinch

(Chloris chloris)

Common in gardens and woodlands; benefits from seed availability in wildflower areas.​

House Sparrow

House Sparrow

(Passer domesticus)

Utilizes seeds and also feeds insects to chicks; thrives in areas with diverse plant life.

seed bombs. Tick. Pollinators. TICK.

what more can we do?

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Biodiversity Hotspots

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St Dunstan-in-the-East Church Garden (above): One of the City’s most striking secret gardens, set in the ruins of an old Christopher Wren church. Bombed in WWII, the roofless nave is now open to the sky and dripping with greenery.

help us create

pollinator friendly workplaces

Add nectar-rich plants to your roof terrace, courtyard, or balcony and turn outdoor spaces into a haven for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These species play a vital role in healthy ecosystems – and even small planting schemes can make a real difference. Planteria offers a range of outdoor planting options, from hardy planters to fully maintained green spaces.

Choose plants that bloom across the seasons to provide year-round food sources. Early spring flowers help pollinators coming out of winter, while summer and autumn varieties keep the supply going through the warmer months.

In the city’s hard, built-up landscape, terraces and balconies become stepping stones between parks, gardens, and wilder spaces. These green pockets give pollinators safe places to rest and feed as they move through the urban environment – helping to connect nature across the concrete.

creating space for nature

pollinator habitats

Big or small, every space can make a difference. A patio, balcony, rooftop or office terrace – all have the power to give pollinators a place to thrive.

Build your own or choose a crafted habitat made by Planteria Group. Either way, you’ll be creating a home for the bees, butterflies and other vital species we all depend on.

make your own

pollinator habitats

custom made habitats

crafted by planteria

WHAT IF THE BEST WAY TO HELP WAS TO DO...NOTHING.

a bit about us

who is planteria?

At Planteria, we bring the benefits of nature into the workplace — designing and maintaining planting schemes for offices all over the UK.

It doesn’t stop there — we also help businesses support biodiversity beyond their walls. We’re on a mission to reconnect people, places, and pollinators.

Best-in-Class Design
We don’t just add plants — we create standout spaces. Our team designs the best plant schemes in the industry, tailored to your brand, your layout, and your people.

Real Care, Real Results
We care like a small business, but deliver like a national one. That means healthy plants, reliable service, and a team that takes pride in every visit.

Innovation You Won’t Find Elsewhere
Our Engage & Bloom programme brings more than just planting — it brings people together. With plant giveaways, hands-on workshops, and live plant care sessions, we help your staff reconnect with nature and with each other. Add to that the most sustainable planting scheme in the industry, and you’ve got planting that feels good and does good.

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