Flowers For Pollinators

Allium stipitatum 'Mount Everest'

…spectacular planted in groups where the flowers appear to hover above the border. The nectar-rich blooms are also attractive to pollinating insects. Height: 1.2m (3.9?). Spread: 15cm (6). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.  More Info

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Spiraea x billardii

Spiraea are popular deciduous shrubs for their summer panicles of fluffy blooms which are loved by pollinating insects. Spiraea x billardii has pink flowers in July and August with a background of green foliage. An easy to grow, resilient shrub for a wildlife garden or sunny border. Height: 2.5m…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Malaga Valley'

…border. Alstromerias are flowering powerhouses, providing a continuous display of dazzling, tiger-striped colour from late spring until the first frosts. Not only are Alstroemerias long flowering, but they also make superb cut flowers and are attractive to pollinating insects. Height and Spread:…  More Info

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Borage

…and is recommended for toning up the glandular system, and all bronchial, lung and chest disorders. However you should always check with your doctor before using herbs for medicinal purposes. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Heuchera 'Obsidian'

…nectar-rich flowers attract pollinating insects and bring a light, airy feel to cut flower arrangements. A hardy, evergreen perennial, ?Obsidian? retains its elegant looks all year, and makes a particularly useful ground cover when planted en masse. This striking Coral Flower is a superb choice for…  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus 'Purple Crown'

…too. Dianthus barbatus ?Purple Crown? bears large clusters of very fragrant deep purple and white bicolour flowers that are greatly appreciated by pollinating insects as well as ourselves! These half hardy annuals are perfect for some early summer colour! Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12)  More Info

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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Heliot'

…‘Heliot’ is renowned for exceptional flowering performance in its first year, producing masses of cheerful yellow blooms with reddish brown centres. The flowers provide colour from June to the first frosts, are attractive to pollinating insects and ideal for summer bouquets. Unlike many…  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Reminiscent Mixed' F1 Hybrid

…upward facing flowers, this superb snapdragon is hard to resist. The pastel blooms are carried on compact, bushy plants, attracting bees and other pollinating insects. Antirrhinum majus 'Reminiscent Mixed' has a particularly long flowering period making this an ideal choice for wildlife borders,…  More Info

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Hellebore 'Christmas Carol'

…Carol' is a superb plant to be enjoyed over the festive period. It flowers from December to mid spring. The glowing white flowers on this evergreen perennial appears year after year. 'Christmas Carol' is also perfect for pollinating insects. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18). Please note, your…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

…bad news for a lot of plant varieties but Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap' wouldn't have it any other way. This tough, resilient evergreen perennial will thrive in rockeries, borders and path edges providing ground cover throughout the year and masses of little white flowers in spring. Pollinating insects…  More Info

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Campanula lactiflora 'Dwarf Pink'

…is loved by bees and other pollinators. The Milky Bellflower is attractive as a cut flower too. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: The flowers can be used as garnishes but are also dried and then cooked in Asian cuisine. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Achillea 'Terracotta'

Achillea 'Terracotta' is a superb choice for bright cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens as its nectar rich flowers will help to attract pollinating insects. Yarrow produces flat, terracotta flower heads from June to August that gradually mature to a biscuit yellow colour above ferny,…  More Info

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Coreopsis 'Schnittgold'

…of vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers on long naked stems above basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves. Flowering commences in early summer and continues until the beginning of autumn. In common with other tickseeds, the blooms provide a banquet for pollinating insects. Height and spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Courgette 'Midnight' F1 Hybrid - Kew Collection Seeds

…for growing in containers on the patio. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 90cm (36). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Companion planting: Try growing courgettes with Calendula to attract pollinating insects which will in turn pollinate…  More Info

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Courgette 'Butterstick' F1

…only. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Companion planting: Try growing courgettes with Calendula to attract pollinating insects which will in turn pollinate your courgette flowers. Useful links: Companion Planting   More Info

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Hardy English Lavender

…for planting in containers close to the patio! The flowers are ideal for cutting and drying, but will also attract masses of pollinating insects if left intact. Height and spread: Up to 60cm (24"). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers…  More Info

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Iberis sempervirens

…reliable ground cover plant. Candytuft is attractive to pollinating insects too. Height 30cm (12). Spread 50cm (20). Culinary information: Both the leaves and flowers of candytuft can be eaten raw and have a taste similar to that of a sweet broccoli. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Hippophae rhamnoides 'Friesdorfer Orange'

…insignificant clusters of greenish, nectar-rich flowers which are attractive to pollinators. Unusually, ‘Friesdorfer Orange’ is self-fertile, producing thick bunches of bright orange berries in September without the need for a pollination partner. The sour berries are edible and packed…  More Info

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Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard'

…dramatic plant for the back of the border, with tall yellow flower spikes rising above low rosettes of grey-green foliage from June to August. Often grown as a biennial, or short-lived perennial, this striking architectural plant is prized for summer bouquets and loved by pollinating insects. Allow…  More Info

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Ferndown'

Perfect for adding a splash of late season colour, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Ferndown' produces upright stems with slender aromatic, grey-green leaves. From August to September these are topped with clusters of pretty deep blue flowers which are highly attractive to pollinating insects. This…  More Info

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Thetis'

…little shrub for late season colour, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Thetis' produces strong, upright stems with slender aromatic, grey-green leaves. From August to September, clusters of beautiful, clear blue flowers appear at the tips of the stems which are highly attractive to pollinating insects.…  More Info

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Silene caroliniana 'Hot Pink'

…perennial thrives on the well-drained soils of rocky outcrops. The nectar rich flowers are borne in profusion in late spring and early summer, offering a feast for pollinating insects. This charming hardy perennial is perfect for gravel gardens, alpine troughs and the front of sunny borders. Height…  More Info

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Pyracantha Golden Charmer

…small white flowers stand out against a cloak of small, glossy evergreen leaves. This handsome evergreen shrub is ideal for wildlife gardens attracting pollinating insects to its nectar rich blooms. These are replaced by clusters of orange-red berries that provide valuable winter food for birds.…  More Info

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Erica carnea

…the front of borders. Mats of needle-like, green foliage produce masses of small pink flowers from early to mid spring, providing a rich source of nectar for pollinating insects. Its petite size makes it ideal for small gardens and courtyards or planted into a patio trough. Height: 15cm (6). Spread:…  More Info

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Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy'

…proportioned for smaller borders or patio containers as well as having the advantage of blooming earlier. From midsummer onwards it produces a profusion of daisy-like flowers with a chocolate cone surrounded by yellow and orange ray florets. The nectar rich blooms are loved by pollinating insects…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Astilbe

…elegant feathery plumes of flowers are produced above clumps of divided leaves. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinating insects making Astilbe an excellent choice for a wildlife bog garden. The feathery flowers are also superb as fresh or dried cut flowers. Nurseryman’s Choice Astilbe…  More Info

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Armeria maritima 'Alba'

…leaves and lots of pom-pom white flowers on slender stems from late spring to summer. Well adapted to hot, dry conditions, Thrift is perfect for edging the front of hot sunny borders, rock gardens or patio containers, where the flowers will attract pollinating insects. Easy to grow and fully hardy…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

…ideal for bringing spring colour to woodland areas and shaded borders. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and added to salads, or used as a potherb. The plant is an ingredient of the drink Vermouth. For more details about edible flowers…  More Info

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Echinops ritro

…is perfect for wildlife areas as it attracts bees and other pollinating insects. Producing late summer blooms, this variety holds an RHS AGM for its garden performance, working well in hot gravel gardens and sunny cottage garden borders. Echinops ritro also makes excellent cut flowers, both fresh…  More Info

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Erigeron seciosus 'Pink Jewel'

…difficult coastal locations. This Fleabane is perfect for scattering throughout a rockery or for filling gaps at the front of a perennial border, as well as making superb cut flowers. The early summer blooms will also help to bring pollinating insects to your garden. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm…  More Info

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Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

…the centre. After the flowers have died, they are followed by large pepper pot seedheads, that bring interest to the garden border in late summer and autumn. Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere' is also a good plant for wildlife gardens and will attract bees and other pollinating insects. Height: 90cm (35).…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'

A lovely flowering shrub for a shady, moist border on acid soil, Clethra alnifolia ‘Vanilla Spice’ provides an abundance of flowers with a sweet clove scent which is irresistible to pollinators. This adaptable plant will tolerate full sun providing the soil is consistently moist, but it…  More Info

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Lavender 'Platinum Blonde'

…Blonde' is crowned with a profusion of blue flower heads, borne on stiffly upright stems. Like all Lavender, the flowers and foliage are deeply aromatic, perfuming the air every time you brush past. This eye-catching variety makes a colourful evergreen hedge for edging borders and pathways. Plant in…  More Info

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Viburnum opulus

…round interest. From late spring it is covered with a mass of pale green, pom-pom flower heads that gradually mature to pristine white. The blooms are loved by pollinating insects, making this a great choice for a wildlife area. By autumn, the floiwers are replaced by glossy scarlet berries that…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Red Dream'

…beautifully with its pale yellow spring flowers which are always popular with pollinating insects. This hardy deciduous shrub makes a fine addition to borders, creating a distinctive colour contrast among green leaved specimens. Berberis are renowned for being easy to grow and resilient ? and this…  More Info

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Weigela 'Candida'

…and given space to mature and to allow the branches to arch to the ground. Its stems are covered with elegant, simple white tubular flowers in May and June. These nectar-rich blooms are popular with pollinating insects, making this a good choice for a wildlife area. Height and spread: 2.5m (8?).  More Info

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Centaurea dealbata

…lavender-pink flowers from midsummer, irresistible to butterflies and pollinating insects. Centaurea dealbata quickly forms dense clumps of large, ornately cut foliage. Planted en masse they knit together to form fabulous swathes of ground cover. A fuss-free perennial that?s perfect for herbaceous…  More Info

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Aquilegia 'Red Star'

…a splash of colour to late spring borders. Aquilegia 'Red Star' produces showy clusters of spurred flowers upon its slender, upright stems, providing a rich source of nectar for early pollinating insects. This eye-catching perennial may look flashy, but it?s tough and reliable, returning year after…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Rosea'

…edges. In spring, Arabis ‘Rosea’ is smothered in sweetly fragrant flowers for several weeks, blooming 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,…  More Info

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Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon'

…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: 80cm (31). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Arbutus unedo 'Roselily'

…urn-shaped flowers. Arbutus unedo 'Roselily' is a handsome evergreen small tree or large shrub that delivers all year-round interest. It makes an excellent choice for coastal and urban locations, associating perfectly with Mediterranean plantings and providing a banquet of late food for pollinating…  More Info

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Veronica Purplegum Candles

…which are ideal for smaller gardens. It?s perfect for the front of the border, where it creates a useful vertical accent amongst mound-forming perennials. The flower spikes are held on strong stems above matts of lance-shaped leaves and are highly attractive to pollinating insects. Free-flowering…  More Info

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Salvia x sylvestris Rose Queen

…to rose pink flowers borne on stiffly upright flower spikes. Drought tolerant once established, Salvia x sylvestris ‘Rose Queen’ is ideal for the front of sunny borders, gravel gardens, containers and wildlife gardens, where it will attract plenty of pollinators. Height: 60cm (24in).…  More Info

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Poppy 'Fruit Punch'

…centre. As the flowers fade and the petals drop a new source of interest takes over with a display of large pepper pot seedheads, the seadheads and blooms are perfect for cutting too. Poppy ?Fruit Punch? makes a head-turning display in sunny borders and will attract pollinating insects. Height:…  More Info

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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Early Bird Gold'

…Susan is earlier to flower than most and will continue right through to October for an exceptionally long display. Plant this superb new Rudbeckia in perennial borders where it will attract pollinating insects. The sturdy blooms also make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers. Height and spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Runner Bean 'Scarlet Empire'

…qualities for early sowings. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12). Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Companion planting: Try growing runner beans with sweet peas to attract pollinating insects…  More Info

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Rudbeckia triloba 'Prairie Glow'

…flower is crowned with a contrasting chocolate-brown central cone. Although a short-lived perennial, flowers are borne over a long period and the colour range is distinctively different from most other perennials. As with other rudbeckias, it’s attractive to pollinating insects and good for…  More Info

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Antirrhinum 'Mini Cherry Cola'

…free flowering habit, this new introduction is perfect for filling beds, borders and patio pots. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary note: These pretty flowers can be used as garnishes or dressings but can have a bland or sometimes bitter taste. For more details about edible flowers click…  More Info

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Poppy 'Summer Fruits'

…are irresistable to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Plant in clumps for maximum impact. Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However the seeds produced from Papaver somniferum and Papaver paeoniflorum can be eaten and are used for adding extra flavour, crunch and bite to breads…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis 'Royal Dreams'

…just 60cm (24?) tall - perfect for mingling with summer perennials and shorter grasses as part of a mixed container, or dotted through gravel gardens and border edges. The nectar rich flowers are loved by pollinating insects making it a useful hardy perennial for wildlife areas. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Escallonia 'Red Dream'

…suitable for hedging and ground cover, as well as the planting in the shrub border. The glossy foliage is salt tolerant, making it an ideal shrub for coastal plantings. Hardy and low maintenance, this easy to grow shrub also provides a valuable food source for bees and other pollinating insects.…  More Info

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Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'

…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, and is perfect for borders and low-maintenance gardens. Try cutting a few berried stems of Beauty berry for an autumn…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

…is perfect for ground cover as it will quickly provide a covering of silvery foliage with deep green edges enhanced from April to mid summer 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…  More Info

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Walnut

…when young, maturing to silvery-grey. Drooping male catkins appear in spring whilst pollinated female flowers turn into green leathery husks that contain nutritious walnuts on older trees. Walnuts provide food for numerous insects, and the nuts are highly attractive to small mammals. Although…  More Info

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Salvia 'Fashionista Moulin Rouge'

…Salvia with big, bold spikes of dark, deep rose flowers from late spring to early summer. Its long flowering season and reliability make it an ideal front of border plant and it's a magnet for pollinating insects. Keep dead-heading for an extended display. Height : 60cm (24”). Spread:…  More Info

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Zinnia 'Zesty'

…displays. They flower furiously well into the autumn, injecting colour into borders and containers long after other flowers have faded and attracting plenty of pollinators. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Garden Ready Plants - Our garden ready plants are selected for garden performance,…  More Info

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Knautia macedonica Red Knight

…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 red, pincushion flowers. Beautiful placed in the…  More Info

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Achillea 'Cerise Queen'

…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 coastal site. This low maintenance, hardy perennial is perfect for cottage garden…  More Info

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Angelica archangelica

Angelica archangelica is a majestic plant highly valued for its architectural form and makes a wonderful feature at the back of a cottage border, veg garden or wildlife area where it will attract pollinating insects to its flowers as well as birds to its seedheads. In its second year, sturdy upright…  More Info

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Akebia Quinata

…larger female flowers are cup shaped, while the male flowers are noticeably smaller. During long, hot summers the occasional sausage shaped fruit may develop if two or more plants are grown to pollinate each other. Commonly known as the Chocolate Vine, Akebia quinata is ideal for scaling high fences…  More Info

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