insect loving plants

Foxglove 'Apricot'

…of elegant blooms contrast with the coarse green foliage and will attract pollinating insects to your garden and as it thrives in dappled shade it will be perfect for spaces in the garden where sun loving plants would sulk. Although as a species Digitalis are short lived they'll seed themselves…  More Info

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Achillea sibirica camschatica 'Love Parade'

…throughout the summer. The upright stems are cloaked in feathery foliage, adding texture to planting schemes and softening the front of borders. Like all yarrow, Achillea sibirica subsp. camschatica 'Love Parade' is a resilient and undemanding perennial, tolerating dry soils and even coping with…  More Info

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Drosera capensis

This lovely Cape Sundew will add interest to your windowsill. Drosera capensis is a carnivorous marsh loving perennial which prefers to be stool in a saucer of preferably rain water. It has long sticky leaves which look like dew drops, these attract insects especially the small ones like fruit flies…  More Info

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Aquilegia 'Crimson Star'

…It thrives in perennial borders where it will seed about to surprise you each year, with new plants popping up to fill the smallest of gaps. It makes a cheerful cut flower, but spare a few stems for pollinating insects who love its nectar-rich blooms. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmatian Mixed'

…beautiful digitalis attract pollinating insects to the garden and also make delightful cut flowers. Height: 50cm (20?). Spread: 40cm (16?). Premium perennials are large plug tray plants, roughly the same size as garden ready plants like a potted plant without a pot. They will need to be acclimatised…  More Info

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Scabious 'Kudos White'

…the garden as the delicate white blooms cover the plant from June all the way through to October! ?Kudos White? will produce flowers over and over again, much to your delight, and that of pollinating insects such as butterflies and bees, who?ll love the huge number of flowers! Height: 45cm (18).…  More Info

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Caryopteris 'Sapphire Dream'

…which love dry and sunny borders where they create late summer colour, performing long after most other flowering plants have finished. Their nectar rich blooms are a magnet for pollinating insects, making them excellent wildlife garden plants. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59). Plant height…  More Info

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Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon'

…foliage adds a lovely textural quality to planting schemes. This easy going, low maintenance perennial blends beautifully into cottage garden borders and prairie planting schemes. Yarrow is also an excellent choice for wildlife areas, attracting plenty of pollinating insects to the garden. Height:…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'

…perennial which is well loved by pollinating insects and makes a lovely, informal cut flower too. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary…  More Info

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Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard'

…as a biennial, or short-lived perennial, this striking architectural plant is prized for summer bouquets and loved by pollinating insects. Allow it to self-seed after flowering, and you?ll have a new batch of Mullein plants next spring that will flower the following year. Height: 180cm (71). Spread:…  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Deep Blue'

…are also dark maroon, giving this eye-catching Salvia a particularly alluring appearance. Like all Salvia, it is loved by pollinating insects for its rich nectar. Perfect for adding a bright splash of colour and an attractive vertical accent to planting schemes. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Penstemon ?Dark Towers? is a gorgeously dark plant with rich dark purple foliage, topped with lighter pink tube-shaped blooms. They are loved by pollinating insects so is a great addition to attract the bees and butterflies. It has a bushy but compact habit which makes for a wonderful display in…  More Info

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Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocamocha'

…rich blooms are irresistible to pollinating insects too! Bred in the UK, Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocamocha' has a compact, bushy habit that is ideal for patio containers or the front of sunny borders. Although often grown as an annual, this lovely Cosmos can easily be over-wintered as a perennial…  More Info

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Knautia macedonica Red Knight

The relaxed habit of this lovely perennial makes it a perfect candidate for a wild, informal border where it will flower from summer to autumn, attracting pollinating insects with its nectar rich flowers. A basal clump of softly hairy leaves gives rise to tall, slender stems bearing masses of deep…  More Info

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Solidago 'Little Lemon'

…plants throughout the summer. It shows superior mildew resistance to other varieties, and looks good all season long. Fuss-free and easy-to-grow, this hardy perennial will even thrive in drier conditions once established. Its cheery plumes of flowers make a useful cut flower, and are loved by…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Rosea'

…in a range of delicate pink shades. The nectar-rich blooms are loved by bees and other pollinating insects, making this a useful addition to wildlife areas. Arabis is tough and reliable, thriving in poor, dry soils where other plants would struggle. Height:15cm (6”). Spread:20cm (8”).  More Info

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Achillea 'Noblessa'

…beneficial insects. Achillea ‘Noblessa’ also makes a lovely addition to fresh and dried flower arrangements and has a long vase life. Height: 50cm (20in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Daphne x transatlantica 'Pink Fragrance'

…of its lovely fragrance and position one either side of a door so 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…  More Info

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Linum grandiflorum 'Salmon Bright Eyes'

…blooms, each with a deep orange eye. Effortlessly beautiful, this hardy annual Flax is at its best when planted among other annuals and perennials to create an eclectic, unrestrained feel. Pollinating insects will also appreciate it, for its nectar-rich blooms. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Hardy English Lavender

English lavender is the quintessential cottage garden plant, with a multitude of uses in the garden. Whether you are edging paths or brightening up sunny borders, you'll find that this hardy shrub is always top of the plant list. Lavender is loved for its dreamy fragrance and upright spikes of…  More Info

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Campanula 'Canterbury Bells'

…flower all summer long, attracting pollinating insects to its nectar rich blooms. Height: 75cm (29). Spread: 30cm (12). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Wallflower 'Persian Carpet' - Kew Collection Seeds

…variety that will create a living tapestry in beds and borders. These perfumed, bushy plants are best grown as a hardy biennial, providing fabulous upright flower spikes which are loved by pollinating insects. Tough and reliable, these undemanding Erysimum will cope in even the poorest of soils.…  More Info

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Anemone hupehensis 'Praecox'

…slender stems above a broad clump of deeply lobed foliage. Flowering from August into autumn, this is a useful hardy perennial for providing late summer colour when most many plants are fading. The nectar rich blooms are also loved by bees and other pollinating insects. Height and spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Astilbe

…specific varieties, but whatever we decide to send, you won't be disappointed. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Zinnia 'Pop Art'

…unique red flecks that ensure every bloom is a masterpiece! Zinnia 'Pop Art' has a long flowering period that creates a bold and eye catching display. These magnificent zinnia flowers are loved by bees and other insects, and make an appealing cut flower too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Achillea 'Cerise Queen'

…Yarrow produces plenty of stems throughout the summer giving it a pleasing bushy appearance. The vibrant flowers attract pollinating insects and also make lovely informal cut flowers. Achillea 'Cerise Queen' is resilient and once established, copes well in drier conditions and even tolerates a…  More Info

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Weigela 'Florida Variegata'

…which are loved by pollinating insects. Perfect for mixed borders where it will form a rounded, spreading shrub at maturity. Height and spread: 2.5m (8'). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered…  More Info

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Prunella grandiflora 'White'

…which are loved by pollinating insects. The dark green foliage is semi-evergreen retaining many of its leaves throughout winter. Commonly known as Self-Heal, this is an excellent, low-maintenance cottage garden plant with plenty of old-fashioned charm. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Plant…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Olympia'

…nectar-rich blooms are also loved by pollinating insects, making this a good choice for wildlife areas too. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary…  More Info

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Gaura 'Gambit Duo'

…edged with pink.* Gaura 'Gambit White' - Masses of sparkling white flowers. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Heuchera Collection

…dark veins from mid-summer onwards. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'

…background of heart-shaped foliage and the plant requires minimal maintenance, making the spreading shrub a firm favourite in cottage garden borders. It is loved by gardeners and wildlife alike, attracting many species of butterfly, bees and beneficial insects. The wonderfully frangranced flowers…  More Info

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Berberis 'Florence'

…structural impact to planting schemes. The tiny yellow spring flowers are loved by pollinating insects, making this a great choice for a wildlife area. This hardy, deciduous Berberis responds well to pruning and makes a fine hedging plant. Height: 150cm (59?). Spread: 60cm (24?). Plant height and…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

…with salmon pink flowers that pollinating insects will love. Due to the vigorous nature of its spread Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' is the perfect choice for woodland and wildlife gardens, rockeries and borders where shade may be an issue for other plants. Height: 10cm (8). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady'

Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady is a lovely early spring flowering shrub, that has won the Award of Garden Merit from the RHS. This cultivar of Japanese Quince has coral pink, cup shaped flowers that provide nectar early in the growing season, for pollinating insects. In autumn golden-green fruits…  More Info

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Blues Colour Collection

…and container displays, its dusky purple leaves mixing beautifully with other blue and purple plants. The leaves of purple sage are a valuable culinary herb. Short spikes of lilac flowers, loved by bees, may be produced in summer. RHS AGM. Thrives in full sun and a free-draining soil, showing…  More Info

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Patio Pond Kit

…diameter planting bowl makes a stylish feature that fits both contemporary and traditional garden styles. This all-in-one kit comes complete with a planting basket and gravel pack. Iris pseudacorus provides tall stems topped with golden flowers that are loved by pollinating insects. Acorus calamus…  More Info

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Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

…pollinating insects, and cats adore the aromatic foliage. One of the most widely-grown Catmints, 'Six Hills Giant' is a tall variety, wonderful planted in generous swathes and allowed to spill from borders and soften path edges. A cottage garden favourite, it also makes a lovely cut flower. Height:…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'

…tough and reliable. Its upright stems are cloaked in feathery foliage and topped with flattened panicles of tiny nectar rich blooms which are loved by pollinating insects., Perfect for sunny borders, especially wildlife gardens and prairie planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Apple'

…rewarding with a long season of flowers that attract beneficial insects. Height and spread: 60cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival…  More Info

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Fatsia japonica

…in gaps in the borders, or planted in a pot on the patio. Globular white flowers formed in summer are popular with pollinating insects, and followed by black seedpods by autumn. An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, Fatsia Japonica is happy in sun or shade, and loves fertile and moist, well-drained…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet'

Like all Barberry plants, Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' is tough and resilient. From early spring the arching stems are cloaked in bright green foliage which contrasts well with the pale yellow blooms and red berries that follow. The flowers attract pollinating insects, while the berries are…  More Info

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Helianthemum Cerise Queen

…flowering, they will keep their lovely hummocky shape and you may even be rewarded with a second flush of flowers later in the summer. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects. Trouble free and easy to grow, this variety is perfect for planting at the front of hot, dry borders…  More Info

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Helianthemum Henfield Brilliant

…flowering, they will keep their lovely hummocky shape and you may even be rewarded with a second flush of flowers later in the summer. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects. Trouble free and easy to grow, this variety is perfect for planting at the front of hot, dry borders…  More Info

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Helianthemum Ben Hope

…flowering, they will keep their lovely hummocky shape and you may even be rewarded with a second flush of flowers later in the summer. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects. Trouble-free and easy to grow, this variety is perfect for planting at the front of hot, dry borders…  More Info

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Helianthemum The Bride

…flowering, they will keep their lovely hummocky shape and you may even be rewarded with a second flush of flowers later in the summer. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects. Trouble free and easy to grow, this variety is perfect for planting at the front of hot, dry borders…  More Info

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Spring Bulbs Mixed Flowering Collection

…a frenzy of royal blue trumpets carried on upright stems. Ixiolirion is perfectly hardy if naturalised in sheltered borders, but makes a lovely container plant too. Height: 30cm (10). Spread: 10cm (4).* Puschkinia libanotica (20 bulbs) Few Spring bulbs are as elegant as the Russian Snowdrop. The…  More Info

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Anemone Collection

Japanese Anemones are popular hardy perennials, and for good reason! These easy going, hardy plants are reliable and easy to grow. Their elegant blooms rise above attractive lobed foliage in late summer, just when many other perennials are beginning to fade. Our Anemone collection brings together 3…  More Info

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Allium Lavender Bubbles

…with a punch of bright purple. The foliage is blue-green with a gentle twist at the tips of the leaves. A lovely, low maintenance choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens and wildlife planting schemes where it is always busy with the hum of pollinating insects. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 5cm (2).  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

…and makes a lovely, informal cut flower. The aromatic foliage and wide, flat flower heads of ?Summer Pastels? are perfect for prairie planting schemes and cottage gardens, pairing well with swaying grasses. Tough and reliable, yarrow is also well-loved by pollinating insects. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

…perennial for rekindling fading herbaceous borders with a splash of late-summer colour. The nectar-rich blooms are loved by butterflies and always busy with pollinating insects. Plant this reliable succulent in generous groups for the most striking display. Perfect for the front of sunny borders of…  More Info

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Quercus robur

…robur is an important wildlife tree in the UK, supporting hundreds of insect and lichen species, as well as providing food and shelter for a multitude of birds and mammals. Often known as the Pedunculate Oak, this well loved tree will need plenty of space to reach its full potential, forming a…  More Info

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Daphne gemmata 'Royal Crown'

…of yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Bees and other insects love visiting the flowers which are followed in late summer by attractive red berries. Originally found in China, where it grows on forest edges, you should plant your Daphne 'Gemmata Royal Crown' in well-drained soil in a…  More Info

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Hedera hibernica

…flowers are loved by beneficial insects and this Ivy is therefore a great way to introduce biodiversity into a garden. Height and spread: 10m (32' 10). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered…  More Info

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Anemone x hybrida 'September Charm'

…to late summer garden border. Anemone x hybrida 'September Charm' has beautiful pink flowers which have tints of lilac. They are loved by beneficial garden insects and also make wonderful cut flowers as each is held high on slender but strong wiry stems that waft in the breeze. Known for its…  More Info

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Salvia greggii 'Joy'

…pollinating insects making it an excellent choice for a wildlife garden. Height and Spread: 60cm (24). Like other shrubby salvias, Salvia ‘Joy’ is reliably hardy in a freely draining, sunny position but may struggle in colder climates where the soil remains wet during the winter. Plant…  More Info

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Helianthemum Pink Angel

…for pollinating insects. Trouble free and easy to grow, this variety is perfect for planting at the front of hot, dry borders and rockeries, and makes a useful addition to coastal gardens. It combines beautifully with other Mediterranean plants such as Cistus and Lavender. Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Helleborus Frostkiss Collection

…interplanted with other early spring flowerers and bulbs where they will provide a valuable source of nectar for early emerging insects. They also make charming patio plants for winter containers. Height and Spread: 60cm (24”). Hellebore Frostkiss Collection comprises 3 x Jumbo Plugs which…  More Info

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Helleborus 'Frostkiss Penny?s Pink'

…of nectar for early emerging insects. They also make charming patio plants for winter containers. Height and Spread: 60cm (24”). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending…  More Info

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Helleborus 'Frostkiss Glenda?s Gloss'

…of nectar for early emerging insects. They also make charming patio plants for winter containers. Height and Spread: 60cm (24”). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending…  More Info

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