At Sussex Seed Balls, we are passionate about the crucial role wildflowers play in maintaining the delicate balance of our world’s environment. We continue to be amazed by the diversity of wildflower varieties locally and across Sussex, and we thought it would be wonderful to give you the opportunity to enjoy them at home.

This very special seed mix has been carefully selected by Highdown Gardens’ Curator, Alan New, and was inspired by the legacy of the unique chalk soil gardens created by Sir Frederick and Lady Sybil Stern.

The Sterns’ curiosity, dedication and experience over 60 years means that today, Highdown Gardens are the fortunate hosts of a unique chalk garden. It was recognised as a National Plant Collection in 1989 by Plant Heritage and in 2021, the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund helped kickstart the next chapter of the Sterns’ legacy.

Part of the Highdown team’s mission is to look after this incredible collection of rare plants from across the world — but their work does not stop there. They, as do all of us, have a duty of care to preserve another environment set all around us on the Downs: our precious Sussex Chalk Grassland. We are honoured to become part of this crucial work.