We have been selling the multi award winning SEEDBALL wildflower mixes at The Plastic Free Shop since the spring but only at markets and events. We are delighted to now offer them to you online as well.  They really are A Simpler Way to Grow From Seed , and make great gifts too.

Here we have the Sky Meadow mix - An all blue mix of five native wildflower species that are great for bees! Did you know that bees see colour in a different way to humans? They respond to blue and ultraviolet light. This mix is designed to provide an attractive mix of blue wildflowers to bring the bees in! 

• The Sky Meadow mix contains seeds for:
  • Cornflower, 
  • Forget-me-not, 
  • Meadow cranesbill, 
  • Self Heal 
  • Wild Clary.
• 20 balls per tin, 30 seeds per ball.

How to Use

• Simply scatter on top of soil in a garden bed or planter.
• Scatter in spring or autumn. 
• Sprouts seen in 4-6 weeks.
• For more info, please refer to the FAQ page here and watch the video link below

What are Seedballs?

Seed balls are a great permaculture technique for growing seed in a more simple and effective way. Growing wildflowers from seed can be super challenging - they are slow to germinate and grow, and as a result are especially vulnerable to seed and seedling predators. 

SEEDBALL's goal is to make it a bit easier for everyone to have gardens, balconies and window boxes that are bursting with native wildflowers, buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies

• Each seed ball contains a mini ecosystem: seeds are mixed with clay, peat-free compost and a smidgen of chilli powder, and rolled into a small ball.
• Each ball is approximately 1cm in diameter, making them super easy to scatter.
• The dried clay acts as a protective casing from common seed predators (such as ants, mice and birds). 
• When sufficient rain permeates the clay, the seeds inside begin to germinate - helped along by the nutrients and minerals contained within the balls. 
• The chilli powder continues to deter predators while the seed ball slowly degrades and the seeds sprout. 
• Seed balls will work well in most environments (as long as the seed is well suited to the local climate and soil conditions) and they'll work as well in planting pots as in garden beds.