Planting wildflower seeds in pots

While wildflowers are traditionally sown on grass and open meadow space, they can also be planted and thrive in containers. If you don’t have access to a patch of soil this is a great alternative where you can still reap the benefits of sewing wildflowers on a smaller scale. 

Wildflowers grown in containers look great on balconies and paved areas, however it’s important that the container isn’t too small as wildflowers don’t survive well in cramped spaces. They need plenty of room for their roots to grow and absorb nutrients. A great way of creating a double environmentally friendly garden is by using upcycled containers such as old tin baths and lined wooded crates. 

To sow your seeds, you’ll need to make sure there’s a few holes drilled into the bottom to allow water to drain, and add a few rocks or pieces of broken crockery to further aid drainage.  Fill the container with top soil or compost, leaving around a 25mm gap from the top whereupon you can evenly sprinkle your seeds, and then cover with a further 1mm of soil. Make sure that your soil remains moist at all times, but not saturated.