Cornflower Seedballs

£2.89

Bring a wash of iconic electric-blue blooms to pots, borders, balconies and roadside verges with our Cornflower Seedballs. Each compact tin contains 20 ready-to-scatter seedballs made from clay, peat-free compost and concentrated cornflower seed — the clay casing protects seeds and a pinch of natural chilli helps deter pests while they establish. Scatter on bare soil or compost in spring or autumn, leave about 10 cm between seedballs, and let rain and weather do the rest — no digging required.

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) are a favourite with bees, hoverflies and butterflies for their nectar and pollen, and their striking blue flowers are great for naturalistic and cottage-garden schemes. They’re hardy, quick to flower in summer and commonly self-seed, making them ideal for easy, low-maintenance wildflower displays.

Why choose Cornflower Seedballs:

  • Instant blue colour: Classic cornflower blooms for summer visual impact.

  • Pollinator friendly: Provides nectar and pollen for bees and beneficial insects.

  • Low effort: Ready-to-scatter, peat-free and perfect for pots, paving cracks and small beds.

Seedball was founded by conservation scientists to make it easy for people to grow native wildflowers and support pollinators. Seedballs use UK-sourced wildflower seed, peat-free compost and recyclable/compostable packaging where possible, so your purchase helps both bumblebees and more sustainable gardening.

Bring a wash of iconic electric-blue blooms to pots, borders, balconies and roadside verges with our Cornflower Seedballs. Each compact tin contains 20 ready-to-scatter seedballs made from clay, peat-free compost and concentrated cornflower seed — the clay casing protects seeds and a pinch of natural chilli helps deter pests while they establish. Scatter on bare soil or compost in spring or autumn, leave about 10 cm between seedballs, and let rain and weather do the rest — no digging required.

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) are a favourite with bees, hoverflies and butterflies for their nectar and pollen, and their striking blue flowers are great for naturalistic and cottage-garden schemes. They’re hardy, quick to flower in summer and commonly self-seed, making them ideal for easy, low-maintenance wildflower displays.

Why choose Cornflower Seedballs:

  • Instant blue colour: Classic cornflower blooms for summer visual impact.

  • Pollinator friendly: Provides nectar and pollen for bees and beneficial insects.

  • Low effort: Ready-to-scatter, peat-free and perfect for pots, paving cracks and small beds.

Seedball was founded by conservation scientists to make it easy for people to grow native wildflowers and support pollinators. Seedballs use UK-sourced wildflower seed, peat-free compost and recyclable/compostable packaging where possible, so your purchase helps both bumblebees and more sustainable gardening.

  • Emily & Ana are the creators of Seedball – they want to fill the world with wildflowers.

    They are on a mission to help increase the abundance of British wildflowers and wildlife that depend upon them. They believe that if we can all better use whatever space we have available to us (whether a back garden, balcony, window box, little patio etc) together, we can have a hugely beneficial impact on our local ecosystems. The last 50 years has been witness to huge declines in pollinators and other garden wildlife, but together we can really really do something to reverse this.

  • What is a Seedball?

    A ball made from seeds, clay, peat-free compost and chili powder.

    Why use Seedballs?

    The ball prevents the seeds from being a tasty lunch for birds and insects, thereby increasing the chances of your flowers growing. Plus they’re super easy to use, no digging and no expert knowledge needed!

    What's in the box?

    There are 6 balls in each box, and around 30 seeds per ball.

    How do I use Seedballs?

    Throw onto soil or compost in a garden bed or planter in Spring or Autumn, leaving at least 10cm between each ball. Your Seedball has everything it needs to grow and, once the ball becomes moist and the temperature is right, your seeds will germinate!

    What area will my Seedballs cover?

    We would usually advise 20 seed balls per square metre, or 3-5 seed balls for a 35cm container.

    Conservation

    All seed is responsibly sourced in the UK from Flora Locale accredited suppliers, and only ever use peat-free compost.