flowers to attract bees

Californian Poppy 'Monarch Mixed'

…and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 23cm (9). Spread: 25cm…  More Info

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Sedum takesimense 'Atlantis'

…pale gold foliage, it makes an extremely attractive hardy perennial. Each variegated leaf retains its colour nicely throughout the summer, and boasts a delicately serrated edge. Clusters of yellow flowers explode from pink buds in summer, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.…  More Info

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Lupin 'Chandelier'

…soft yellow flowers appear in profusion from early summer on this delightful herbaceous perennial. The architectural, palmate leaves form bushy clumps and are the perfect addition to billowing cottage garden borders. Lupin 'Chandelier' look stunning grouped together, where the blooms attract bees.…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Red Chief'

…'Red Chief' over several years to make sure the flowers maintained their vibrant and rich red colour. Outstanding in our trials, the intensely coloured blooms are produced all summer long above low-growing mounds of feathery blue-green foliage, and are attractive to bees and hoverflies. Performing…  More Info

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Calendula officinalis 'Crown Yellow'

Enjoy a fabulous, cheery display of sunny flowers all summer long with Calendula 'Double Crested Crown Yellow'. With nectar-rich flowers, this bee-friendly variety is great for attracting beneficial pollinators to the garden or allotment. They look great too with their unusual pincushion-like…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmation White'

…flowers, which become upward-facing as the blooms mature to reveal their pretty spotted interiors. Flowering from May to July, this hardy biennial has a uniform, well-branched habit for a bountiful supply of flowering stems which are very attractive to bees. Digitalis are a charming addition to the…  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…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Bee Friendly'

…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 their excellent performance in pots and borders, their vivid flowers will attract masses of pollinators,…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee'

Delphinium 'Dark Blue & 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…  More Info

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Lemon Balm

…when the leaves are crushed. The aromatic foliage can be used to make refreshing lemon balm tea or added to soups and oils for a tangy lemon flavour. Lemon balm flowers are particularly attractive to bees giving rise to its other name, bee balm. This hardy perennial herb has a vigorous habit which…  More Info

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Weigela florida 'Monet'

A dwarf, compact Weigela with attractive variegated foliage edged in cream and pink. In spring, Weigela florida 'Monet' becomes smothered with pink tubular flowers which are attractive to bees. This fantastic deciduous shrub is fully hardy and its dwarf stature makes it ideal for growing in patio…  More Info

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Physostegia virginiana 'Alba'

…flowers rather like a snapdragon. Blooming from midsummer to early autumn, this hardy ‘obedient plant’ continues to provide interest after many summer-flowering perennials have finished. The flowers are attractive to bees and the tall, straight stems make long-lasting cut flowers.…  More Info

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Globe Artichoke 'Green Globe Improved' F1 Hybrid

…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 to buy your seeds from…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrid Mixed'

…Digitalis hybrids have spectacular garden presence bringing drama and stature to cottage garden themes, wildlife and woodland areas. The uniform blooms make superb cut flowers and prove particularly attractive to bees and pollinating insects. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as plug…  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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Allium 'Red Mohican'

…wine-red flowers with a unique 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…  More Info

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Campsis 'Pink Panther'

…pinnate foliage followed by its tropical-looking blooms from July to the first frosts. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators. Campsis 'Pink Panther' requires no wires or tying in, simply adhering to surfaces with its self-clinging stems. A fabulous climber for…  More Info

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Geranium 'Intense'

…pink flowers in early summer which are more vivid than other pink varieties. It is a prolific flowerer and highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. After flowering, Geranium ‘Intense’ has a second season of interest in the autumn when the semi-evergreen leaves turn to red.…  More Info

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Nepeta nervosa

…should not be overlooked! From midsummer to early autumn, this hardy perennial produces short, stout spikes of densely packed, unusually dark lilac-blue flowers, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and make an excellent addition to cut flower bouquets. The narrow green leaves are…  More Info

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Wildflowers 'Cornfield Annuals Mix'

…thousands of flowers with our 'Cornfield Annuals Mix'. Easy to grow mixes of glorious wild flowers to enhance your garden and attract beneficial bees and insects. Simply open the box, scatter the seeds where you want them to grow, cover and wait for a spectacular display! Height: up to 60cm (24).…  More Info

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Red Hot Poker

…is an old favourite for herbaceous borders. Tall stems tower over strap like evergreen foliage, and carry impressive torch-like flower heads formed from a blaze of tiny flowers. The fiery blooms are also highly attractive to bees. Height: 90cm (36) Spread: 60cm (24). Bareroot plants supplied.  More Info

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Wildflowers 'Ultimate Mix'

Nature in a box - fill your garden with thousands of flowers with our 'Ultimate Mix'. Easy to grow mixes of glorious wild flowers to enhance your garden and attracts beneficial bees and insects. Height: up to 60cm (24). Spread: 20cm (8). This mix comprises of: Field Poppy, Corn Marigold, Cornflower,…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Pink Lemonade'

…to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn. A rewarding perennial for an informal, cottage-style border or prairie planting. The flowers are highly attractive to bees…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Blueberry Sundae'

…to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn. A rewarding perennial for an informal, cottage-style border or prairie planting. The flowers are highly attractive to bees…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Dark Chocolate'

…to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn. A rewarding perennial for an informal, cottage-style border or prairie planting. The flowers are highly attractive to bees…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Pink Truffles'

…to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn. A rewarding perennial for an informal, cottage-style border or prairie planting. The flowers are highly attractive to bees…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Vanilla Cream'

…to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn. A rewarding perennial for an informal, cottage-style border or prairie planting. The flowers are highly attractive to bees…  More Info

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Scabious 'Blue Jeans'

…neat cushions of green foliage. These charming pincushion flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and their slender wiry stems can also be cut for a posy or small vase indoors. Scabious 'Blue Jeans' makes a fabulous addition to the front of cottage garden borders, where it blends well…  More Info

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Salvia 'Cherry Lips'

This beautiful ornamental sage has delicate, deep and pale pink, two-tone flowers, and bushy foliage. Ideal for cottage garden borders, or patio planters, the flowers are nectar rich and can attract bees and butterflies to your garden. The leaves are aromatic, with a gentle blackcurrant scent.…  More Info

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Sedum sieboldii 'Mediovariegatum'

…with cream centres. The foliage develops pink margins as the season progresses. Autumn sees clusters of tiny, star-shaped pink flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies. Sedum sieboldii ‘Mediovariegatum’ is perfect for tucking into wall crevices, trailing over rockeries…  More Info

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Veronica 'Moody Blues Dark Pink'

…an endless supply of upright flower spikes borne above a dense matt of dark green toothed foliage. The flower spikes are crammed with tiny, deep rose-pink flowers that are very attractive to bees. This reliable hardy perennial also makes a great cut flower. Height and spread: 30-35cm (12-14in).  More Info

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Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'

…a profusion of delicately scented pink flowers all summer long, which are attractive to bees. The small glossy leaves of this RHS AGM variety persist throughout winter, providing colour and structure in even the bleakest months of the year. Robust and easy to grow, Escallonia ?Apple Blossom? is a…  More Info

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Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'

…finale of violet-purple berries and rosy pink foliage in autumn. The purple-tinted spring foliage is followed by small pink flowers in mid-summer, which are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. Exotic-looking yet hardy, this eye-catching deciduous shrub has a prestigious RHS AGM,…  More Info

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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

…border edges where its creeping rhizomes form a spreading mat without being invasive. In late spring and early summer, it produces short spikes of whorled, two-lipped, deep blue flowers which are nectar-rich and highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Height: 15cm (6), Spread: indefinite.  More Info

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Borage

…flowers are particularly attractive to pollinating insects, including bees which make distinctive flavoured borage honey. This versatile upright herb has a multitude of uses - add the cucumber flavoured leaves to summer drinks and salads, grow it as a companion plant close to other crops to attract…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'

…purple blooms but on shorter stems for a neater and fuller effect. The perfect size for growing in patio pots, beds and borders, Verbena bonariensis ?Lollipop? will flower in abundance from July until October, attracting butterflies and bees to its nectar-rich blooms. Height and spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Rosemary officinalis 'Pyramid'

…spring/early summer it will be smothered in pale blue flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators. Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established, this pyramid is easily trimmed after flowering to maintain its beautiful shape. A great gift for cooks! Supplied…  More Info

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Stachys lanata

…low-growing, evergreen silver foliage which helps to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. In summer, it bears tall, upright whorls of purple flowers which are attractive to bees. It makes an especially effective foliage foil for blue and pink flowers. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height…  More Info

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Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

…The flowers are also very attractive to bees. Height and spread: 1.2m (4'). Supplied in a 13cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary information: The ripe fruits are too acidic to eat raw but can be stewed with sugar or other fruits and made into jelly or pies. They are used to…  More Info

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Lavender 'Mini Blue'

A delightful dwarf lavender flowering in its first year from an early sowing! Compact, rounded plants quickly become smothered with masses of highly fragrant, deep purple lavender flowers from mid-summer onwards, which are highly attractive to bees. With impressive garden performance, Lavender 'Mini…  More Info

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Delphinium Blue Jay

…flowering delphiniums, ‘Blue Jay’ is a Pacific Giant hybrid, boasting tall flower spikes which add height and drama to borders. Each 3” double flower is a vivid blue studded with a dark bee. The flowers are attractive to pollinators and make gorgeous vase specimens. Height up to…  More Info

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Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum'

…habit and tolerance to pruning make this striking Privet an excellent choice for evergreen hedges. Golden Privet is also a fabulous addition to mixed borders where it adds foliage interest and the small cream flowers can be allowed to develop, which are attractive to bees and butterflies. Small…  More Info

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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar'

…flowers non-stop from July right through to October ? each flower a bright, golden-yellow with a dark central eye. Perennial Rudbeckia fulgida ?Little Goldstar? has a neat and compact habit, forming mounds of long-lasting flowers in borders or patio pots each year, which are attractive to bees and…  More Info

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Clematis Vitalba

…pollinators, including bees and hoverflies, are attracted to its flowers, the leaves are a food plant for a variety of moth species whilst the seeds are enjoyed by birds such as goldfinches. From July to September, it produces masses of small greenish-white flowers with prominent fluffy stamens…  More Info

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85 Wildlife Friendly Bulb Collection

…late summer and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Flowering period: July - September. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 45cm (18). * Acidanthera murielae - 25 bulbs - Elegant white blooms with deep maroon blotch at the base of each petal. With its richly scented flowers it's clear why this was…  More Info

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Daphne x transatlantica 'Pink Fragrance'

…that the perfume wafts in. These lovely daphne flowers bloom on the plant's new growth which means it can keep flowering right through until the autumn. The nectar-rich flowers will attract bees and other beneficial insects to the garden, helping to keep these valuable pollinators fed during months…  More Info

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Rudbeckia Summerdaisy Collection

…a dark central cone. Attractive to bees* Rudbeckia 'Summerdaisy's Double Gold' ? luxuriously ruffled golden yellow double blooms, with hints of red at the base of the petals* Rudbeckia 'Summerdaisy's Yellow' ? large, golden yellow single flowers with contrasting dark centres. Attractive to bees.  More Info

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Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

A truly amazing Heuchera! Vibrant raspberry-pink leaves mature to a fruity purple-pink with attractive veins. From late spring, dainty sprays of cream flowers are borne on tall wiry stems, which are particularly attractive to bees. This lively semi-evergreen perennial looks sensational in patio…  More Info

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Everlasting Perennial Collection

…classic, these delightful aquilegia flowers of up to 7.5cm (3?) wide create a bright and uplifting display of vibrant, long-spurred blooms. Echinacea Purpurea - These robust perennials bloom over a long period, attracting bees and butterflies to their daisy-like flower heads. Echinacea purpurea is…  More Info

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Prunus 'Umineko'

…avenue planting. In mid to late April, 'Umineko' is smothered in umbels of large, single white flowers about 4cm wide, the flowers opening just as the new leaves begin to unfold. The single flowers reveal contrasting reddish-pink stamens and are highly attractive to bees. An additional season of…  More Info

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Everlasting Perennial Collection

…bell shaped flowers with long green leaves. * Eryngium planum - A handy little plant for the border, as they?ll grow in many different types of soil. * Echinacea purpurea - These robust perennials bloom over a long period, attracting bees and butterflies to their daisy-like flower heads. Echinacea…  More Info

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Blues Colour Collection

…very attractive variegated thyme that excels as an ornamental as well as an edible. Each leaf is daintily edged in white to give a shimmering effect. Forming a compact little bush, this hardy evergreen produces short spikes of lilac-pink flowers in summer that are highly attractive to bees. This…  More Info

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Agrostemma githago 'Ocean Pearl'

…& Morgan, this tall, erect Agrostemma bears unusual, large, pure white flowers with distinctive black speckled markings. Corn Cockle is an easy to grow annual and thrives on poor soils. The delicate flowers attract bees and make delightful cut flowers too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimensions Mix'

…Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimensions Mix' produce an abundance of mauve-pink and blue flower spikes that rise above the coarse, dark-green foliage. These neat and bushy plants make a charming focal point at the front of borders and attract bees and butterflies to the garden. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Lychnis chalcedonica Dusky Pink

…large clusters of dusky pink star-shaped flowers atop stiff, upright stems that are ideal for cutting. The delicate flower colour is perfect for cottage gardens and pastel colour schemes. This reliable herbaceous perennial is also attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 90-120cm (48). Spread:…  More Info

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Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mixed'

…really pretty addition to summer borders. These easy to grow annuals attract bees and butterflies to their nectar rich blooms. With their wiry stems and ruffled petals they make a delicate cut flower too. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary note: Add petals to salads as a colourful…  More Info

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Hyssopus officinalis 'Tricolour Mixed'

…where it will attract bees and butterflies. This exclusive blend brings together a pretty mix of blue, pink and white blooms. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 100cm (39). Culinary note: Try hyssop as a refreshing tea or add it to soups and salads too. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

If you want to attract bees and butterflies to your garden, then Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’ is one of the best plants to do it. Its pink flowers are much higher in nectar than the red-flowered forms of other sedum varieties and serve as a bee and butterfly banquet! In late summer, the…  More Info

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Shasta Daisy 'Goldfinch'

…colour gradually softening to pale ivory as the flowers age. It's a compact variety that has a branching, bushy form that will provide bright and zingy flowers that attract bees and butterflies from late spring onwards into summer, they make a very attractive cut flower too. Goldfinch is a hardy,…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

…perfect for coastal gardens, with salty winds in exposed areas. Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' flowers can attract bees and butterflies, and are a mix of pastel shades, and are well suited to priarie style and cottage garden borders, alongside ornamental grasses. It is a hardy perennial that…  More Info

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