Oxeye Daisy seeds produce one of Britain’s most familiar native wildflowers, with brilliant white petals surrounding bright yellow centres. A herbaceous perennial, Oxeye Daisy is the largest native member of the daisy family, producing composite flowers on long, slender stems that sway elegantly in meadows and wild gardens. These easy-to-grow seeds establish readily in most well-drained soils, particularly lighter, lower-fertility sites where competition from grasses is reduced. Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) provides an excellent source of nectar and pollen for honey bees, bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, supporting pollinator activity throughout the flowering season. Seed coverageA 2.5 g packet contains approximately 5000 Oxeye Daisy seeds, enough to sow around 6 m² at a dense rate for a dense bloom. If scattered more thinly in a mixed wildflower area or meadow, the same packet can comfortably cover a larger area, allowing each plant room to develop sturdy stems and abundant flowers. Oxeye Daisy works well in wildflower meadows, cottage-style borders, pollinator strips, and naturalistic garden plantings. In established meadows, it provides long-lasting visual impact while supporting a wide range of beneficial insects. Flowering usually occurs in the second season after sowing and continues for several years, adding perennial interest to any planting. With a little space and the right conditions, Oxeye Daisy brings movement, colour, and a valuable food source for pollinators back into the garden year after year. Sowing Instructions Oxeye Daisy grows on a range of soils but thrives on well-drained sites with low fertility and a neutral pH. Remove weeds and lightly cultivate the soil to create a fine tilth. Scatter seeds onto the soil surface, gently rake in, and firm down. Keep the soil moist to ensure even germination. Flowering usually occurs in the second season and thereafter. In late autumn, cut and remove dead vegetation to allow new shoots to emerge in spring.
