Bee bombs
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Be very careful, a lot of suppliers sell mixed packs that contain flowers that are not even British native let alone British sourced.
These people do specific mixes for different soil types and different areas of the UK; they are one of the better ones that I am aware of.
britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk
The whole 'wild flower meadow' topic is one of a bit of controversy, but if all you want to do is increase the number of nectar and pollen producing flowers in your garden there aren't really any issues. If you're planning on seeding a whole field, then you should really be more careful about local species and locality of sourcing.
These people do specific mixes for different soil types and different areas of the UK; they are one of the better ones that I am aware of.
British Wildflower Seeds | Wildflower Meadow Seed Packets
We sell British wildflower seed online, specialising in meadow mixes. Wildflower seed sourced from UK populations for all soils & sites, including exceptional mixes harvested from donor meadows around the country. Fabulous for bees, butterflies and other wildlife. Free delivery, typically in 3...
britishwildflowermeadowseeds.co.uk
The whole 'wild flower meadow' topic is one of a bit of controversy, but if all you want to do is increase the number of nectar and pollen producing flowers in your garden there aren't really any issues. If you're planning on seeding a whole field, then you should really be more careful about local species and locality of sourcing.
Ah, sorry, missed the 'bomb' bit - plenty of ways of making your own though 
Don't forget, some wild flowers (such as yellow rattle) need a few months of cold weather so it's no use sowing them in spring; they are best overwintering in the soil.
Apologies if you know all that
Don't forget, some wild flowers (such as yellow rattle) need a few months of cold weather so it's no use sowing them in spring; they are best overwintering in the soil.
Apologies if you know all that
No thanks for the advice as I don’t have a clue. Basically, I have a med size garden that is bare soil mainly. I want to plant buddleia and lavender away from the house at the bottom and put wildflowers in too
