Flowers To Attract Bees

Lavender 'Munstead'

…to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to…  More Info

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Lavender 'Munstead'

…to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender ?Munstead? in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to…  More Info

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Trifolium rubens

…the summer months to provide a prolonged display. Trifolium rubens features striking clusters of blue-green foliage that form practical groundcover in the border. The tapered flowers provide a mesmerising display in rockeries, containers and borders, as well as attracting bees to your garden, making…  More Info

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Osteospermum 'African Sun'

…Stunning in containers as well as hot, dry borders, attracting bees and butterflies. Height: 30-45cm (12-18 inches). Culinary note: The bright coloured flowers can be used as a garnish or in ice cubes to add an extra dimension to summer drinks. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet'

…of mauve flowers are produced in August and September, attracting clouds of bees and butterflies to the nectar-rich blooms. Unusually, the flowers open from the top downwards! Thriving in a well-drained spot, this easy, drought-tolerant perennial also makes an excellent cut flower. Height: 90cm…  More Info

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Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'

…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 the top downwards! Thriving in a well-drained spot, this easy, drought-tolerant perennial also makes an excellent cut flower. Height: 90cm…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Jelly Beans'

…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: 25cm (10”). Spread:…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Sun Shades'

…and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. Californian poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 30cm…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chaters Doubles'

…to the back of summer borders. This popular hardy perennial is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 2m (78). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as 50mm jumbo plug plant. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.  More Info

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Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'

…golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark button eyes that make excellent cut flowers. The radiant, coneflowers of Rudbeckia fulgida ?Goldsturm? are produced over a long period, attracting bees and butterflies to their long lasting blooms. These compact perennials are easy to grow, reliably…  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Purple Twist' F1 Hybrid

…from early summer through to September. As with most snapdragons, the blooms of Antirrhinum 'Purple Twist' attract bees and other pollinating insects, and make striking cut flowers for a vase indoors. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary note: These pretty flowers can be used as garnishes…  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask'

…generously smothered in long-lasting, fully double, deep cerise flowers. The flowers are rich in pollen and nectar making Leptospermum a star bee plant. Honeybees and some short-tongued bumblebees and solitary bees are attracted to the blooms and it is from Leptospermum that Manuka honey comes.…  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow Flurry'

…generously smothered in long-lasting, fully double, pure white flowers. The flowers are rich in pollen and nectar making Leptospermum a star bee plant. Honeybees and some short-tongued bumblebees and solitary bees are attracted to the blooms and it is from Leptospermum that Manuka honey comes.…  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Wiri Adrianne'

…generously smothered in long-lasting, fully double flowers flushed in shades of white and pink. The flowers are rich in pollen and nectar making Leptospermum a star bee plant. Honeybees and some short-tongued bumblebees and solitary bees are attracted to the blooms and it is from Leptospermum that…  More Info

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Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince'

…double, deep pink-purple, dahlia-like flowers. This is a taller-than-usual variety of zinnia which will add colour and height to border displays as well as to cut flower arrangements. Zinnia Purple Prince will flower all summer until the first frosts, attracting bees and butterflies as well as the…  More Info

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Campanula lactiflora 'Dwarf Pink'

…May to August, Campanula lactifolia ?Dwarf Pink? is a perfect cottage garden plant. It thrives in sun or semi shade, although the delicate flowers keep their colour better in a partly shaded spot. Its nectar is loved by bees and other pollinators. The Milky Bellflower is attractive as a cut flower…  More Info

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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…patio 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…  More Info

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Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

…fragrant flowers burst open, attracting bees and filling the air with a delightful sweet scent. Preferring a partly or fully shaded position, Skimmia japonica ?Rubella? makes a fantastic low-maintenance addition to woodland gardens, borders or patio containers, where it will add interest to your…  More Info

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Olearia Spring Bling 9cm Pot x 1

…hardy shrub is a lovely addition to any well-drained spot. Masses of pure white, daisy-like flowers are borne in dense clusters above the fine, aromatic greyish foliage, attracting bees aplenty. Perfect for providing a focal point and year-round structure to borders, yet compact enough for the…  More Info

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Lavender Angustifolia Essence Purple

…retain their shape well and 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).…  More Info

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Agastache hybrida 'Astello Indigo'

…flower-spikes 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…  More Info

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Liatris spicata

…the top of the stem downwards to reveal columns of fluffy mauve blooms. Liatris spicata makes a colourful display in late summer which attracts clouds of bees and butterflies to its nectar rich flowers. This resilient and undemanding perennial also makes a bold cut flower for vases in doors. Height:…  More Info

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Heucherella 'Pink Revolution'

…real flower power! Heucherella ?Pink Revolution? produces a froth of late spring flowers in a deep shade of candy floss pink. This free-flowering hybrid between Heuchera and Tiarella. It makes a fine addition to the front of perennial borders, where it will form a low, rounded clump. As the flowers…  More Info

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Salvia Lips Collection

With unusual, bi-coloured flowers, Salvia Lips Collection is a wonderful addition to garden borders, or planted together in a large patio planter. These sages are drought tolerant, and the foliage has a blackcurrant scent. Nectar rich, the flowers will help attract bees and butterflies, making them…  More Info

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Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

…of black in 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:…  More Info

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Salvia 'Amistad'

…purple flowers are held on tall, near-black stems above a lush mound of green foliage. With regular deadheading, this magnificent hardy perennial can bloom almost continuously from May right through to October. It?s perfect for exotic planting schemes and wildlife gardens, attracting a host of bees…  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia 'Blue Bell'

Well to suited to both cottage garden and contemporary planting schemes, with a soft colour palette, Campanula persicifolia 'Blue Bell' is a nectar rich, upright perennial, that can help attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Silver-blue, bell shaped flowers grow on slender stems during the…  More Info

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Helianthemum 'Ben Fhada'

…in dry, gritty or sandy soil, large, bright flowers will emerge above the hardy shrub's evergreen leaves in the early summer and can reappear in August if the plant is pruned after the first flush. These yellow and orange blooms are sure to attract bees and butterflies, transforming a difficult…  More Info

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Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Red'

…variety has formidable garden performance, flowering continuously throughout summer regardless of dry conditions. The distinctive blooms of Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Red' are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies, and make a lovely cut flower too. Grow this annual with its sister…  More Info

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Butterfly Pea

…display of 5cm (2in) blue flowers from mid to late summer. Ideal for covering trellis in a sheltered part of the garden where it will attract bees and butterflies, or as a perennial grown in a conservatory. Climbs 1.8m-2.4m (6-8 feet). Culinary note: In Burma, the flowers of the blue variety are…  More Info

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Sunflower 'High Hopes'

…house. Easy 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…  More Info

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Astrantia Florence

…is distinguished by its lavender pink flowers which are produced early in the summer and last for weeks. Makes a beautiful cut flower which lasts well in water or use them in a dried arrangement. Ideal for wildlife gardens as it is attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 80cm (32in). Spread:…  More Info

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Chives

…perennial member of the onion family is undemanding and easy to grow, returning year after year, and attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blooms. Chives are an essential addition to the herb garden. Their leaves and edible flowers make them indispensible for garnishing potato salad,…  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

…for mixed borders. With it's indigo flower spears emerging from clumps of aromatic foliage, Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus' produces flowers so prolific that they create drifts of solid colour. Salvia plants are attractive to bees and butterflies but are not so welcoming to rabbits or deer. Salvia 'Marcus'…  More Info

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Cornflower 'Blue Diadem'

…make Cornflower 'Blue Diadem' is ideal for cutting. The nectar rich blooms attract bees and butterflies too. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary note: Add petals to salads as a colourful garnish or sprinkle over omelettes or even pasta. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

…‘Rich Ruby’ bears tubular, ruby-red flowers with burgundy throats above semi-evergreen foliage. Keep deadheading it for a long season of blooms from July to October. Penstemons are great for wildlife gardens as they attract bees and other pollinators. They make an excellent choice…  More Info

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Weigela 'Victoria'

…foliage contrasts magnificently with deep pink, trumpet-shaped blooms. In flower from late spring until early summer, Victoria attracts bees and other pollinators into the garden. This useful shrub is versatile and easy to grow, tolerating most garden situations and requiring little maintenance. It…  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Reminiscent Mixed' F1 Hybrid

…fragrance and unusual 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…  More Info

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Lychnis coronaria 'Oculata'

…and bees are attracted to the nectar- and pollen-rich flowers. Trouble-free and easy to grow, rose campion puts on a stunning display from June right through to early autumn, with blooming prolonged by regular deadheading. If allowed, this fabulous short-lived perennial will self-seed to establish…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Peach Sorbet'

…flowering, producing a carpet of flowers set above delicate ferny foliage. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear 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…  More Info

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Chives 'Staro' - Organic Seeds

…and attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blooms. Chives are an essential addition to the herb garden. Chives also make an excellent companion plant, deterring pests such as carrot root fly. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 315cm (6). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible.…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Butter Bush'

…thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers of Eschscholzia 'Butter Bush' 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 and…  More Info

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Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'

…particularly good choice, featuring copper-red flowers with prominent, dark brown centres, as well as holding an RHS Award of Garden Merit. This hardy perennial is a favourite of butterflies and bees and is therefore perfect for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. Sneezeweed is tall and a…  More Info

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Ceanothus x delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles'

Ceanothus ?Glorie de Versailles' is covered in stunning powder-blue flowers all summer long, over its neat round shape. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the sweetly-scented nectar of the flowers too. Ceanothus is an easy to grow shrub, being drought tolerant, fast growing and it thrives on many…  More Info

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Astrantia Star of Love

…with burgundy blooms on dark purple stems produced early in the summer and lasting for weeks. Makes a beautiful cut flower which lasts well in water or use them in a dried arrangement. Ideal for wildlife gardens as it is attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 50cm (20in).  More Info

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Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'

…yet airy clumps of feathery leaves and well-branched flowering stems for maximum impact! Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' works well in prairie style planting, herbaceous borders or patio containers, where it attracts bees and butterflies to its nectar-rich blooms. It has been awarded an RHS AGM…  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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Zinnia 'Forecast'

…?Forecast? is a mixture of single and double flowers in an exotic mixture of purple, pink, orange, salmon, yellow and cream shades. Drought tolerant, ideal for a hot, sunny spot and also a great choice for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. Height: 60-80cm (24-31?).…  More Info

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Berberis 'Chocolate Summer'

…a most attractive display in summer. The tiny yellow flowers of Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' attract bees and other pollinating insects, making this a great choice for wildlife gardens. By late summer, it bears orange-red berries which extend the season of interest. An easy to grow shrub…  More Info

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Dahlia Happy Days Red

…small beds in mind. Rich red flowers set off with a centre of golden stamens positively pop against the backdrop of stunning, deep purple-bronze foliage. Flowering from June to September, this bushy dwarf dahlia is great for cutting and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Height: 30cm…  More Info

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Dahlia Happy Days Cream

…and small beds in mind. Creamy white flowers with a golden centre positively pop against the backdrop of stunning, deep purple-bronze foliage. Flowering from June to September, this bushy dwarf dahlia is great for cutting and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Height: 30cm (12in).…  More Info

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Dahlia Happy Days Pink

…beds in mind. Luminous pink flowers with a pale halo and golden centre positively pop against the backdrop of stunning, deep purple-bronze foliage. Flowering from June to September, this bushy dwarf dahlia is great for cutting and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Height: 30cm…  More Info

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Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'

…by gardeners and wildlife alike, attracting many species of butterfly, bees and beneficial insects. The wonderfully frangranced flowers appear in profusion in May and June. Height: 7m (23'). Spread: 7m (23'). Culinary information: Adding the fragrant flowers to cream cheese or even yoghurt for a…  More Info

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Centaurea Montana Amethyst Dream

…flowers from late spring through to midsummer. This eye-catching variety makes a fine choice for filling gaps towards the front of borders. Perennial Cornflowers are hardy, reliable and easy to grow. Ideal for cottage garden borders and wildlife areas where they will attract bees and butterflies to…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile'

…and informal city gardens. It bears a profusion of flowers from early summer, with white frilly petals, that are mauve pink in the centre, with creamy-yellow anthers. They produce a lovely orange fragrance and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' doesn't grow…  More Info

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Lychnis coronaria

…pink flowers, which are held aloft on airy silver stems throughout summer. Trouble-free and easy to grow, rose campion puts on a stunning display from June right through to early autumn, with blooming prolonged by regular deadheading. Bees are attracted to the nectar- and pollen-rich flowers, which…  More Info

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Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'

…white flowers, which are held aloft on airy silver stems throughout summer. Trouble-free and easy to grow, rose campion puts on a stunning display from June right through to early autumn, with blooming prolonged by regular deadheading. Bees are attracted to the nectar- and pollen-rich flowers, which…  More Info

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Lavender 'Platinum Blonde'

…foliage with broad yellow margins that radiate a golden glow. From June to August, Lavender 'Platinum 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.…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Towers Duo'

…a majestic tower bursting with masses of fragrant flowers. Each large, upward-pointing flower panicle provides a valuable source of nectar that will attract bees and butterflies all summer long. This slender, hardy shrub is reliable and easy to grow. It demands much less space than traditional…  More Info

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Salvia 'Blue Queen'

…deadheading will prolong the flowering period even more. They add useful vertical accents to borders, breaking up the soft hummocks of other perennials and are equipped with excellent drought tolerance. They are also beneficial to wildlife, attracting plenty of bees and other pollinators. Height…  More Info

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