🌼 Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Plant Wildflower Seeds — And How It Helps Our Pollinators

As we head into the heart of spring, there’s a narrow but perfect window of opportunity that nature-loving gardeners should take full advantage of: sowing wildflower seeds. With rain showing up in the 7-day forecast and soil temperatures on the rise, conditions are just right for wildflower germination—and that means it's time to act.

Why Wildflowers Matter

Wildflowers aren't just a beautiful addition to our landscapes—they’re vital for supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. These small but mighty creatures are essential to our ecosystems. They pollinate over 75% of our food crops and flowering plants, playing a huge role in maintaining biodiversity and food security.

Unfortunately, many pollinator species are in decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Planting wildflowers is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support them, especially in urban and suburban areas where natural forage is limited.

What to Plant: The Carnival Mix

One easy and vibrant option for gardeners of all experience levels is the Carnival mix from DLF’s Colour Boost range. This mix is made up of annual species such as:

• Cornflowers

• Poppies

• Cosmos

• Paper Daisies

These fast-growing wildflowers typically bloom just eight weeks after sowing and will continue to flower right through the summer until the first frosts. Besides offering a stunning display of colour, they provide crucial nectar and pollen sources throughout the season.

How to Plant Wildflower Seeds

Planting wildflowers is refreshingly straightforward:

1. Choose a sunny spot with bare, well-prepared soil. Clear away grass and weeds to reduce competition.

2. Sow seeds at 3–5 grams per square metre. Scatter them evenly by hand.

3. Lightly rake the seeds into the topsoil to help them settle.

4. Let the rain do the work. With rain forecasted, nature will help water them in and kick-start germination.

There’s no need to be too precise—wildflowers thrive in a slightly wild, untamed setting. That’s part of their charm and ecological value.

A Small Step with a Big Impact

Whether you’re planting a small patch in your garden, transforming part of a community space, or even creating a wildflower border on a balcony, every patch of pollinator-friendly planting counts.

Let this week’s forecast be your green light to get outside, get your hands dirty, and give something back to the insects that keep our ecosystems running.

🌱 Ready to get started?
Learn more about the Carnival wildflower mix here:100% Wild flower seed Carnival Color boost 

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