Oxeye Daisy Native Wildflower Seed

LEUCANTHEMUM VULGARE

Ox-Eye Daisy is the big, bold, beautiful face of the meadow. White petals, golden centre, and instant “he loves me, he loves me not” nostalgia, even if your romantic life is currently less meadow picnic and more unanswered WhatsApp.

This is one of Britain’s most loved wildflowers for a reason. It is cheerful, tough, brilliant for pollinators, and looks good almost anywhere sunny. A proper meadow classic with thick stems, bright flowers, and no interest in being difficult.

If you want a wildflower that says “yes, this is a meadow now”, Ox-Eye Daisy is the one waving from the front row.

Ox-Eye Daisy likes sunny spots, open ground, and low competition. It is a tough perennial and one of the easiest meadow classics to grow.

Rip - Clear weeds, grass, and debris. Rake the soil so you have a loose, open surface.

Scatter - Scatter the seed thinly across the soil.

Sow - Press the seed gently into the surface so it makes contact with the soil. Do not bury it deeply.

When to sow - For best results sow from August to November. You can also sow from March to May.

Where to sow - Choose a sunny spot with free draining soil and low competition. Ox-Eye Daisy is excellent for meadow areas, sunny borders, banks, wild lawns, and wildlife gardens.

After sowing, keep the soil lightly moist while the seeds get going,
especially if the weather is very dry.

Once you can see green shoots, keep big weeds and thick grass from crowding them out. Do not feed it. Ox-Eye Daisy is tough, but young plants still need space and light.

As a perennial, it may flower lightly in the first year, then come back stronger once it has settled in. Cut meadow areas after flowering and remove the cuttings to keep the soil less rich.

Ox-Eye Daisy usually flowers from May to September, bringing big white and yellow flowers with proper meadow energy.

It typically grows around 30 to 90 cm tall, adding height, brightness, and a classic wildflower look.

As a perennial, it can return year after year once happy. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators enjoy the flowers, and the stems can also work well for cutting. Big petals, big charm, very little drama.

Yes, Ox-Eye Daisy can grow well in pots.

Use a medium to large pot, ideally at least 30 cm wide, with drainage holes. Fill it with peat free, low nutrient compost mixed with sharp sand or grit to keep it free draining. Avoid rich compost. Wildflowers are not here for the luxury spa treatment.

Scatter the seed thinly, press it in gently, and place the pot in full sun. Keep lightly moist while the seeds get going. Once growing, water when the compost starts to dry out.

We want your seeds to grow. If you follow our sowing instructions, give them a fair chance, and they still do not grow, we’ll put it right.

Eligible customers can choose either a refund for the seeds that did not grow, or replacement seeds of the same value.

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