So you've pledged your wildflowers! Congratulations, you're now one of the organisations and businesses helping to grow the One Billion Wildflower Mission.

Here's exactly what to do next, whether you're planting a corner of an office car park in Newquay or a community patch in another hemisphere entirely.

As pledgers join us from all over the world, this guide focuses on the principles that hold true everywhere. Your local climate and growing season will shape a few of the specifics, so we'll flag where to adapt as we go.

Step 1: Choose Your Wildflower Seed

The single most important decision you'll make is choosing wildflower seeds that are suited to your location. Wildflowers that thrive in one climate can fail or worse, become invasive in another, so this isn't a step to skip.

If you're in the UK, this is easy: We have curated wildflower seeds specifically for the One Billion Wildflower Mission. There are two options depending on what you're trying to achieve:

Sharing wildflower seed packets which are ideal if you want to involve people, not just plant flowers. Give them to staff, customers or event attendees so they can grow their own wildflower patch and feel part of the mission.

Planting wildflower seed pouches and bulk seed which are better suited to creating a visible area of impact, from a small office bed to a large shared green space. Bulk seed comes in a range of sizes so you can match the quantity to the space you actually have.

Many businesses use both: bulk seed for their own grounds and sharing packets to extend the mission out to their wider network.

If you're outside the UK, please don't order UK seed and plant them as non-native seed can fail to establish or in some cases outcompete and harm local flora. Instead, source your seed from a reputable local supplier who can advise on species suited to your climate and soil. Look for wildflower or "pollinator mix" wildflower seed specifically native or naturalised to your region. A local garden centre, native plant society, or agricultural extension service can offer advice if the internet becomes confusing.

Step 2: Choose Your Space

You don't need a field. Wildflowers are remarkably adaptable to small and unconventional spaces:

- A corner of office grounds or car park verge

- A staff member's garden

- A community green space or shared courtyard

- Planters or raised beds if ground space isn't available

The only real requirement is reasonable sunlight as most wildflower mixes need at least half a day of direct sun to flower well.

Step 3: Prepare the Ground

This is the step people most often over complicate. Wildflowers actually prefer poorer, less fertile soil than most garden plants. Rich soil tends to favour aggressive grasses and weeds over flowers.

- Clear the area of existing grass, weeds and vegetation down to bare soil

- Lightly rake or loosen the top layer of soil. You don't need to dig deep or add compost

- Remove large stones and debris but don't worry about achieving a perfectly fine, smooth finish

Step 4: Sow At The Right Time For Your Climate

Timing depends on where you are:

Temperate climates (like the UK and much of Europe, North America and similar latitudes): Early autumn or spring are typically best, avoiding hard frost and peak summer heat.

Warmer or dry-season climates: Planting is often best timed just before your rainy season, giving seed the natural moisture it needs to establish.

If you're unsure, your local seed supplier or garden centre will know the right sowing window for your specific mix and region. It's worth asking when you buy.

To sow, scatter seed evenly by hand, then lightly press it into the soil surface (a light rake or simply walking over it works fine). Most wildflower seed needs light to germinate so avoid burying them deeply.

Step 5: Water and be Patient

Water gently after sowing and during any prolonged dry spells in the first few weeks, just enough to keep the soil lightly moist while germination happens. Once established, most wildflower mixes need little to no extra watering.

Don't be discouraged if the first year looks sparse or patchy. This is completely normal. Many wildflower species are perennial and put their energy into root establishment before putting on a strong flowering display in year two. The One Billion Wildflower Mission is not a one off project. We want to make a difference long term so patience and perseverance are key.

Step 6: Your First Year Growth Guide Next Steps

At the end of the first flowering season, a light cut back (once seed has dropped) helps the area thicken up the following year. Avoid mowing or clearing too early, since this is when pollinators are making the most use of the space. Once any seed heads have appeared and the flowers are naturally dying back is the time to strim or cut them down to release seeds for next year. Then a couple of days later, rake up the strimmed area so you are ready for next year.

Step 7: Track your Impact

Once your wildflower patch is begun, let us know. This is what turns your pledge into a counted, visible part of the mission total, alongside the other businesses already growing towards one billion wildflowers.

Update Us On Your Progress Here

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The Flower Power Company is on a mission to grow one billion wildflowers, wherever in the world our pledgers are planting them. If you haven't joined our mission already, you can do so HERE.