flowers for bees

Argemone platyceras

Perfect for a wildlife or cottage-style garden, bees and butterflies will adore the nectar-rich flowers of Argemone platyceras. Flaunting impressively huge flowers each measuring up to 15cm (6) across, Prickly Poppy makes a big impact in sunny beds and borders. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, a…  More Info

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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Electric Blue'

This charming evergreen perennial bears tubular flowers in the prettiest shade of blue, with just a touch of mauve at the base of each flower. The upright flower spikes appear in summer above a clump of silvery-green leaves. Perfect for planting towards the front of perennial borders where it will…  More Info

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Agastache hybrida 'Astello Indigo'

…of Agastache hybrid 'Astello Indigo'. The long-lasting, deep blue flower spikes are irresistible to bees and butterflies and make a fabulous addition to borders and containers. This attractive half-hardy perennial is ideal for gravel gardens and wildlife borders, although it is generally grown…  More Info

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Lavender Angustifolia Essence Purple

…provide year-round structure and interest. Straight stems of bright blueish-purple flowers form a beautiful haze above the foliage throughout summer, attracting bees and butterflies. The long-lasting blooms are also perfect for cutting or drying. Height: 45cm (16-20in). Spread: 45-60cm (18-24in).  More Info

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Sunflower 'High Hopes'

…and great fun to grow, particularly for children or those with a competitive streak! Ideal for growing close to a sheltered, sunny wall, expect huge flower heads which last all summer long - not only do they look great but they?re brilliant for attracting bees too. Height: 3.5-4.5m (11-15?). Spread:…  More Info

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Wildflower Mixture

…providing an abundance of attractive wild flowers to add colour, grace and interest to the garden. Suitable for the flower border or wild area they are also valuable for the butterflies, bees, seed eating birds and insects they will attract. Some plants will flower in the first summer, the rest in…  More Info

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Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'

…is ideal for adding vertical accents and valuable late summer colour to borders and prairie planting schemes. Long-lasting fluffy spires of pure white flowers are produced in August and September, attracting clouds of bees and butterflies to the nectar-rich blooms. Unusually, the flowers open from…  More Info

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Honey Bee Flower Mixed

…favourites of honey bees in our gardens. Our special selection provides forage over a long season making it an invaluable food source for bees. This colourful wild flower mix is perfect for those gardeners with their own honeybee hives, or those wishing to encourage bees into their gardens. Height:…  More Info

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Flower Garden 'Perfect for Pollinators'

…one of the most complete mixes for attracting honey bees and all kinds of beneficial insects, as well as helping small animals with a source of food or shelter. The varieties in this collection are not only selected for their useful nectar, but also for their fragrant and aromatic properties.…  More Info

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Bee Friendly Perennial Mix

…with its compact habit and dark purple flower spikes, 'Hidcote' is one of the most popular varieties of English lavender. The fragrant stems are ideal for cutting or drying, and the nectar-rich flowers are particularly attractive to bees. Excellent for a low hedge or path edging, where the perfume…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Bee Friendly'

…for your eyes! Dahlia ‘Bee Friendly’ Collection includes a dazzling array of shades, all with nectar-rich, single flowers. Providing an insect banquet right through to autumn, when pollen and nectar are scarce, they’ll be buzzing with bees and butterflies for months. Selected for…  More Info

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Choisya 'Little Bee'

…perfect for the smaller garden or container growing. Choisya is an evergreen low-maintenance shrub with glossy, bright green leaves and white starry flowers in May to June which are sweetly fragrant. It tolerates difficult situations including coastal gardens. Choisya ‘Little Bee’ has…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee'

…& White Bee' makes a majestic statement at the back of summer perennial borders. This classic cottage garden perennial produces towering spires of indigo blue flowers which attract pollinating insects to the garden. Group Delphiniums together to create a dramatic impact, but spare a few for a vase…  More Info

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Crocus 'Panda' & 'Queen Bee' Collection

…out from the crowd! Crocus chrysanthus are renowned for their exquisite bi-colour combinations, and this pair are an exceptional example. Crocus ‘Panda’ has dramatic deep purple and white flowers whilst ‘Queen Bee’ comes in a dazzling burgundy and gold. Planted together,…  More Info

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Campanula glomerata Alba

…foliage. Throughout summer, upright stems bear rounded clusters of sparkling white, bell-shaped flowers which face upward. An excellent flower for bees and a lovely addition to bouquets. Perfect for running through the front of borders or mingling into informal, naturalistic planting schemes.…  More Info

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Zinnia elegans 'Whirlygig Mixed'

…Zinnia elegans 'Whirlygig Mixed' is an outstanding garden performer, freely flowering throughout the summer. These vibrant zinnia flowers are ideal for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden and also make an attractive cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Echinacea SunMagic 'Vintage Red'

…a stunning display of daisy-shaped blooms. They can be harvested to make fabulous dried flowers for everlasting bouquets. Bees and butterflies find Echinacea irresistible, making this a useful perennial for wildlife areas and sunny borders. This variety is weather resistant and reliable, returning…  More Info

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Monarda 'Mahogany'

…whorls of tubular flowers that are a magnet for bees and bloom almost continuously from July to September with regular deadheading. Monarda ‘Mahogany’ bears whorls of vivid reddish pink flowers, each surrounded by a ruff of maroon bracts. The flowers make an excellent addition…  More Info

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Monarda 'Elegant Magenta'

…wildlife garden. Stiff, upright stems bear distinctive whorls of tubular flowers that are a magnet for bees and butterflies, and bloom almost continuously from July to September with regular deadheading. The unique flowers make an excellent addition to bouquets and the citrus-scented leaves can be…  More Info

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Monarda 'Elegant Purple'

…wildlife garden. Stiff, upright stems bear distinctive whorls of tubular flowers that are a magnet for bees and butterflies, and bloom almost continuously from July to September with regular deadheading. The unique flowers make an excellent addition to bouquets and the citrus-scented leaves can be…  More Info

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Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham'

…flowers that are a magnet for bees and bloom almost continuously from June to September with regular deadheading. Pretty in pink, Monarda ‘Beauty of Cobham’ bears whorls of soft candy-pink flowers, each surrounded by a beautifully harmonising ruff of deep purple-pink bracts. The flowers…  More Info

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Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'

…tubular flowers that are a magnet for bees and bloom almost continuously from June to September with regular deadheading. An enduringly popular heritage variety, Monarda ?Cambridge Scarlet? bears whorls of rich deep scarlet flowers, beautifully offset by bronze-tinged foliage. The flowers make an…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Alba'

…shady borders, where its pale flowers appear luminescent as they reflect the light when dusk falls. This striking flower will prove to be a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects and flower arrangers will also make a beeline for these eye catching tall flowers. Height: 120cm (48). Spread:…  More Info

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Monarda didyma 'T&M Superb Mixed'

…Indispensable border flower for most soils, particularly damp sites. Height 90-100cm (30-40in). Culinary note: Use the dried leaves to make Bergamot tea or use the sweet, spicy flavoured petals to enhance salads, jellies, rice or pasta dishes. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Buddleja Butterfly Towers White

…creates an impressive tower of flowers. Buddleja ?Butterfly Towers White? is much more suited to smaller spaces than the broadly arching habit of other cultivars. It?s ideal for hedging or screening and bears pure white flowers in summer which are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Height: 2m (6').…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Raspberry'

…their delicate appearance, Nemesia ‘Most Scented Melody Raspberry’ has been specifically developed for cold tolerance, making them tough enough to survive outside through most UK winters. The sweetly-perfumed flowers are great for bees and butterflies too. Height and spread: 40cm (16in).  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Morello Ice'

…delicate appearance, Nemesia ‘Most Scented Melody Morello Ice’ has been specifically developed for cold tolerance, making them tough enough to survive outside through most UK winters. The sweetly-perfumed flowers are great for bees and butterflies too. Height and spread: 40cm (16in).  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Pink'

…their delicate appearance, Nemesia ‘Most Scented Melody Pale Pink’ has been specifically developed for cold tolerance, making them tough enough to survive outside through most UK winters. The sweetly-perfumed flowers are great for bees and butterflies too. Height and spread: 40cm (16in).  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Lilac Blue'

…delicate appearance, Nemesia ‘Most Scented Melody Lilac Blue’ has been specifically developed for cold tolerance, making them tough enough to survive outside through most UK winters. The sweetly-perfumed flowers are great for bees and butterflies too. Height and spread: 40cm (16in).  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Swansong'

…their delicate appearance, Nemesia ‘Most Scented Melody Swansong’ has been specifically developed for cold tolerance, making them tough enough to survive outside through most UK winters. The sweetly-perfumed flowers are great for bees and butterflies too. Height and spread: 40cm (16in).  More Info

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Geranium sanguineum Vision Violet

…violet-pink flowers held above handsome, finely dissected foliage which turns red in the autumn. This drought tolerant perennial provides easy-going groundcover, filling niches in walls or paving and softening border edges. The abundant flowers are perfect for bees and other pollinating…  More Info

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'

…'Rotundifolia', holds an RHS AGM and has a bushy habit with broad leaves. Suitable for hedging, it provides a sheltered home for birds in winter; whilst racemes of small white fragrant flowers provide food for bees in April. Dark, cherry-like fruits that are also loved by wildlife follow in summer,…  More Info

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Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern'

…Cone Flowers are a regular hotspot for bees, birds and butterflies. Serving up a sumptuous display of rich pink, daisy-like flowers, this hardy specimen makes for perfect garden border material. Capable of withstanding even the worst of weather conditions, Echinacea 'Rubinstern' is tough flower of…  More Info

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Lemon Balm

…balm flowers are particularly attractive to bees giving rise to its other name, bee balm. This hardy perennial herb has a vigorous habit which is best restricted by growing it in a container. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more…  More Info

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Nepeta x faassenii 'Alba'

…a low, mounded clump of aromatic greyish foliage, above which upright spikes of small white flowers are produced throughout summer. A magnet for bees, this neat and elegant white catmint is ideal for edging, white gardens or the front of sunny, well-drained borders. Height and spread: 45cm (18in).  More Info

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Globe Artichoke 'Green Globe Improved' F1 Hybrid

…be eaten too. This majestic perennial vegetable makes an attractive addition to any vegetable plot. It is ideal for the flower garden too, attracting bees to its thistle like flowers when left unharvested. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 75cm (30). Useful Links: How to grow vegetables from seed Reasons…  More Info

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Shasta Daisy 'Real Dream'

…variety for a yellow planting scheme, the dwarf Shasta Daisy 'Real Dream' will provide a compact display of blooms from July to August. The blooms unfurl in pale yellow gradually fading to white as they age and the open nature of the flower makes it perfect for nectar gathering bees and butterflies.…  More Info

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Cephalaria gigantea

…gigantea is a fabulous plant for a wildlife or cottage garden, bearing a natural, relaxed habit and nectar-rich flowers which offer a banquet for bees and butterflies. Its size is impressive - when flowering in summer, it can reach heights of over 2m - but as the flowers are borne on long, slender,…  More Info

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Monarda didyma 'Balmy Lilac'

…dwarf bergamot that is ideal for smaller gardens, prairie planting and positioning towards the front of herbaceous borders. Masses of unusual-looking deep lilac flowers, which are a magnet for bees, are held above a mound of fragrant foliage. This dwarf bee balm shows strong resistance to…  More Info

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Monarda didyma 'Balmy Pink'

…dwarf bergamot that is ideal for smaller gardens, prairie planting and positioning towards the front of herbaceous borders. Masses of unusual-looking bright pink flowers, which are a magnet for bees, are held above a mound of fragrant foliage. This dwarf bee balm shows strong resistance to…  More Info

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Monarda didyma 'Balmy Purple'

…dwarf bergamot that is ideal for smaller gardens, prairie planting and positioning towards the front of herbaceous borders. Masses of unusual-looking violet flowers, which are a magnet for bees, are held above a mound of fragrant foliage. This dwarf bee balm shows strong resistance to…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Melody Collection'

…appearance, Nemesia ‘Melody Collection’ have been specifically developed for cold tolerance, making them tough enough to survive outside through most UK winters. The sweetly-perfumed flowers are great for bees and butterflies too. Height and spread: 40cm (16in). Nemesia ‘Melody…  More Info

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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…or decking. It has attractive, raspberry pink flowers, on long stems. It is a good addition to a cutting garden, so the flowers can be used in home-made bouquets, and dried flower arrangements. Hattie's Pincushion is a great plant for attracting bees and butterfles to your garden. It is hardy and…  More Info

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Delphinium hybridum 'Magic Fountains Mixed'

…blend of no less than seven colours. Some pure colours; some with white bees. Their dwarf habit eradicates the concern for flower damage caused by windy and wet conditions. They look great at the front of the perennial border, cottage garden or even in containers. Flowers summer. Height 90cm (36in).  More Info

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Echinacea purpurea 'Double Decker'

…perennial flowering plant that looks great in garden borders, and is a good choice for a range of garden styles, from cottage to contemporary. The purple cone flowers are nectar rich and can provide a food source for bees and butterflies, making it perfect for wildlife friendly gardens. The flowers…  More Info

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Monarda didyma

…tubular flowers. The shaggy flowers are held on erect stems above clumps of deep green, aromatic foliage. Monarda didyma is a great choice for wildlife lovers, as it’s a magnet for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. It has a wild, informal look that is perfect for cottage gardens…  More Info

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Allium 'Red Mohican'

…crest on top. Flowering in mid-summer, Allium 'Red Mohican' looks superb dotted among ornamental grasses or woven through borders where the tight clusters of flowers perched on tall slender stems add architectural interest. Attractive to bees, these Allium flowers are also superb for cutting.…  More Info

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Erysimum 'Colour Vibe Red'

…With the first flowers opening in March, it makes a superb accompaniment to tulips, continuing to flower after spring bulbs have faded to coincide with the emergence of early summer perennials. Selected for their non-fading, vibrant colours, the scented flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies.…  More Info

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Anthemis sancti-johannis

…sancti-johannis will flower its socks off a good month, providing a dazzling wave of orange daisies held on upright stalks. The flowers have large ray and disc florets, the whole flower being about 2? in diameter, and are a beacon for bees. These brilliant, pure orange flowers are a valuable colour…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Minnesota Snowflake'

…robust. They are great for partially shaded sites and will cope with all soils from heavy clay to chalk, growing rapidly to form superb structural shrubs for mixed borders. The scented flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators making Philadelphus a good choice for wildlife gardens.…  More Info

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Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee'

…glow. In addition, in early summer it produces clusters of nectar-rich, fragrant yellow flowers that bees and butterflies go mad for! So it’s great for wildlife too! Low growing, it is perfect for low-maintenance front gardens where it will cope with challenging dry soils and thrive in…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold'

…orange and red for an extended season of interest. Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold' is an excellent shrub for small gardens, looking superb grouped at the front of borders or grown in patio containers. The small yellow flowers in late spring are also a great source of nectar for bees. Height and…  More Info

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Abelia mosanensis 'Monia'

…fragrant flowers. In autumn, the glossy green leaves turn fabulous shades of burnt orange and red. Easy to grow and unfussy about soil type, it makes a fine informal specimen for a mixed border, especially near a path or patio, where you can appreciate its fragrance. It is a magnet for bees and…  More Info

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Acacia dealbata

…foil for clusters of bright yellow, fluffy ball shaped mimosa flowers. Its fragrant, nectar rich blooms are a big attraction for bees and other insects in spring. This half hardy evergreen makes an ideal specimen plant for containers, or sheltered sunny borders. An excellent focal point for a large…  More Info

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Crocus 'Yellow Mammoth'

…groups beneath trees and shrubs for an explosion of bright colour in the spring. Alternatively grow Crocus 'Yellow Mammoth' in containers and window boxes where they can be appreciated up close. The flowers are also a great source of early nectar and pollen for bees. Bulb size 6/7. Height: 10cm (4).…  More Info

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Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream'

…harvested throughout the winter. In summer, it produces sprays of attractive, small yellow flowers which are a welcome food plant for honey bees. Although termed a short-lived perennial, it will survive for several years and if allowed will seed about to create new, young plants. Height and Spread:…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Sweet Femmy'

…pink which glows like neon! Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also provide a banquet for bees and butterflies. Producing copious flowers from summer through to mid autumn, this generous plant provides plenty of blooms for both the garden and vase displays. Highly resistant to…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Sweet Memories'

…of glowing salmon pink petals. Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also provide a banquet for bees and butterflies. Producing copious flowers from summer through to mid autumn, this generous plant provides plenty of blooms for both the garden and vase displays. Highly resistant to pests…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Sweet Smile'

…perfect for dainty patio pots or furnishing a border edge with bright and long-lasting colour. The blooms are about 8-9cm across and come in a brilliant sunshine yellow. Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also provide a banquet for bees and butterflies. Producing copious flowers from…  More Info

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Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

…honey-scented flowers, Mahonia 'Soft Caress' is a valuable plant for late season colour, and adds an exotic touch to the garden with its slender palm-like foliage. Grow this splendid hardy shrub in borders or patio containers for year-round interest. The flowers are also very attractive to bees.…  More Info

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