Wildflower combinations

Corn Poppy and Corncockle

Selecting the right wildflower combinations

When choosing wildflowers that will grow well together it is important to ensure

a) that the flowering time is likely to coincide

b) That they will be well suited to the same habitat.

A lot can be learned from observing nature and if possible trying to mimic classic combinations that are commonly found in the wild. The photo gallery below is intended to offer a few ideas of wildflowers that look especially beautiful when grown together. Please bear in mind that flowering times can vary slightly from season to season so may not always coincide.

Ox-eye daisys and Meadow Buttercups

Wild daffodils and Wild Primroses

Star of Bethlem and Cowslips

Buttercups and Forget-me-Nots

Snakeshead fritillary and Marsh Marigold

Wild Pansy, Thrift and Meadow saxifrage

Harebells and Meadow grass

Ladies Bedstraw, scabious and Knapweeds

Meadow Cranesbill and Meadow Buttercups

Meadow Cranesbill and Meadow-Sweet

Cornfield annual wildflowers

Red Campion, Stitchwort and Bluebells

There are of course many, many more wildflower combinations that work equally well, and the best way is to experiment by growing species with similar flowering time and habitats.