Plants For Wildlife

Cotoneaster dammeri

…dammeri, is a vigorous plant, which will eventually cover a large area with dark green foliage. This provides the perfect backdrop for the small white flowers which will appear in early summer, these are later followed by bright red berries which will naturally attract wildlife into your garden.…  More Info

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Weigela 'Cherry Red'

…choice for small to medium gardens. A rewarding shrub for the border that is also compact enough to be grown in a patio container. Great for a wildlife garden, where the nectar-rich flowers will also be appreciated by pollinators. Height: 125-150cm (48-59in). Spread: 80-100cm (31-39in). Plant height…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

…for wildlife gardens as they attract bees and other pollinators. They make an excellent choice for the front of the border. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 50cm (20in). 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…  More Info

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Berberis 'Chocolate Summer'

…choice for wildlife gardens. By late summer, it bears orange-red berries which extend the season of interest. An easy to grow shrub that needs very little maintenance, once established. For the best foliage colour, grow Barberry plants in a sunny spot. Height: 120cm (48?). Spread: 60cm (24?). Plant…  More Info

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Blue'

…and versatile, Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pincushion Blue’ is a short scabious that is perfect for gravel gardens, wildlife areas, containers and the front of dry, sunny borders. A magnet for butterflies and moths, this hardy perennial produces soft lavender pincushion flowers above a cushion…  More Info

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Pink'

…versatile, Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pincushion Pink’ is a short scabious that is perfect for gravel gardens, wildlife areas, containers and the front of dry, sunny borders. A magnet for butterflies and moths, this hardy perennial produces soft mauve-pink flowers above a cushion of attractive…  More Info

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Coreopsis Grandiflora Mayfield Giant

…choice for wildlife gardens, the yellow flowers are adored by butterflies whilst finches enjoy the seeds. 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…  More Info

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Erigeron speciosus Azure Fairy

…candidate for wildlife gardens and informal areas. The flowers are borne on strong stems and are excellent for cutting. Height and Spread: 50cm (20”). 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…  More Info

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Potentilla megalantha 'Gold Sovereign'

…cinquefoil is also great for gravel gardens and rockeries, coastal gardens and wildlife gardens. Height & 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…  More Info

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Aubretia cultorum 'Cascade Blue'

…Perfect for rockeries, alpine troughs, borders and wildlife gardens where it will always attract the buzz of pollinating insects. Height: 10cm (4). Spread 40cm (16). 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…  More Info

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Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking'

…tart flavour to jams and other dishes. The berries remain while the plant's leaves turn orange, red and purple, and even hang around to provide winter sustenance for birds. The Chokeberry is therefore a great choice for wildlife gardens, as well as woodland areas and borders in cottage gardens.…  More Info

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Muscari Blue & White Mix

…Versatile, touch and trouble free, they can be planted almost anywhere from challenging slopes to rockeries, borders and patio pots. With their nectar rich flowers they also make a useful choice for wildlife areas. Height and spread: 20cm (8). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Aster 'Berggarten'

…the front of borders, cut flower gardens, wildlife areas and patio containers. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 50cm (20in). 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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Achillea 'Terracotta'

…mature to a biscuit yellow colour above ferny, fragrant foliage. This durable and dependable plant thrives on light sandy soils and even in difficult coastal conditions, as well as being great for planting in large swathes among swaying grasses in a prairie style border. Achillea 'Terracotta' is…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla'

…and a yellow eye throughout the Spring and Summer months. This deciduous plant has a strong sweet vanilla smell. With a bushy habit these are perfect for growing in flower borders, beds or patio containers in cottage, wildlife and courtyard gardens. Grow in full sun in moist and well drained soil.…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Sunrise'

…pollinating insects to the garden, making this a great choice for adding a splash of colour to wildlife areas. Once established, this hardy shrub is reliable and requires little maintenance. Ideal as a stand-alone specimen plant or planted as a colourful hedge. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 100cm…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver

…until midsummer, the clusters of bright purple-pink flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. And don't worry, it doesn't sting! Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Roseum

…midsummer, the clusters of bright purple-pink tubular flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. And don't worry, it doesn't sting! Height: 15cm (6). Spread:…  More Info

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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…and wildlife friendly garden borders, or in a pot on the 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…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'

…leaves. This eye-catching border and wildlife plant provides valuable colour from midsummer to early autumn, just as many perennials are beginning to fade. A hardy and reliable cottage garden perennial, this showy border phlox is slug and mildew resistant, great for cutting and highly attractive to…  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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Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Big Bang'

…for its final autumn display. This colourful little shrub bears panicles of big, bold pink blooms all summer. It?s neat, rounded habit makes it ideal for planting in containers, or near the front in mixed borders. Its flowers attract butterflies, earning this compact shrub a spot in the wildlife…  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Reminiscent Mixed' F1 Hybrid

…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, beds and containers. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 25cm…  More Info

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Salvia Lips Collection

…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 a good choice for a wildlife friendly garden. Although they are…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet'

…making this a useful specimen for wildlife areas. This deciduous shrub is at its most colourful in autumn when the leaves to crimson red and amber, making a lovely colour accent in borders. With a low, spreading habit this Barberry is a useful groundcover plant. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Milk Chocolate'

…of attracting bees and other beneficial insects to wildlife gardens in June and July. During the rest of the season, glossy foliage will continue to flourish in sunlight or partial shade and can provide an attractive backdrop for other plants. Consequently, the unusual Digitalis parviflora is sure…  More Info

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Aruncus dioicus

…Astilbe, with male plants producing the largest flower spikes, whilst female plants produce interesting seedheads. The luminous feather-like plumes light up shady areas and tremble in the breeze. They can be used fresh or dried for cut flower arrangements. An excellent choice for wildlife gardens as…  More Info

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Fuji Cherry 'Kojo No Mai'

…a wildlife garden where the abundant blossoms attract bees. In the autumn, the leaves take on rich orange and red tones, making this cherry superb for seasonal interest. Height and spread: 2.5m (8'). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Dart's Red Lady'

…pollinating insects, making it a good choice for a wildlife friendly garden. Height: 50cm (19). Spread: 50cm (19). 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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Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'

…flowers to cream cheese or even yoghurt for a hint of lemon flavour. For more details about edible flowers click here. 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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Agastache Little Adder

…an intense aniseed scent. It’s a great plant for creating vertical accents in borders, associating beautifully with ornamental grasses and making an excellent addition to a gravel garden, Mediterranean scheme or wildlife area. This perennial plant performs best in well-drained soils. It can be…  More Info

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Scabiosa 'Blue'

…buzz in your garden with beautiful, nectar-rich Scabious ?Blue?. A wildlife garden essential and also very well suited to informal cottage gardens, Scabious flowers have long been loved for their ethereal, airy looks and also for being hugely popular with butterflies as well as bees and other…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Astilbe

…such a good price, we can't take orders for 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…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Glamour Girl'

…host of beneficial insects making them great for wildlife gardens too. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 75cm (29in). 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…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Lindsey'

…a host of beneficial insects making them great for wildlife gardens too. Height: 70cm (28in). Spread: 1m (39in). 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…  More Info

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Gaura 'Baby Butterfly Dark Pink'

…perfect for attracting pollinating insects and is useful in wildlife areas. Gaura 'Baby Butterfly Dark Pink' has rose pink flowers that have a long flowering period which means that this hardy perennial will become a firm favourite in your garden. Height: 20cm (10). Spread: 30cm (12). Plant height…  More Info

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Hebe 'Mrs Winder'

…free draining borders. Perfect for wildlife gardens and a great choice for a coastal location. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59). 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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Berberis 'Florence'

…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 spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee'

…yellow flowers that bees and butterflies go mad for! So it’s great for wildlife too! Low growing, it is perfect for low-maintenance front gardens where it will cope with challenging dry soils and thrive in sun or partial shade. Alternatively, plant it into a large pot and use it to brighten up…  More Info

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Aster 'Bahamas' (Island Series)

…to leave some flowers for the pollinating insects who adore its late season nectar-rich blooms. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18). 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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Cotoneaster lacteus

…specimen or for a dense, screening hedge. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Average growth 20-40cm per year. Maximum height and spread: 2.5-5m (8-16ft). 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…  More Info

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Solidago canadensis 'Cloth of Gold'

…candidate for wildlife gardens. For colour contrast and a real butterfly banquet, pair it with violet Asters and Eupatorium ‘Baby Joe’. Height & Spread: 50cm (20”). 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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Aubrieta 'Gracea'

…nectar for pollinating insects, making it a useful addition to wildlife gardens. This resilient perennial copes with the toughest of conditions once established, and can be relied upon year after year for a vibrant cascade of colour. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 40cm (16”). Plant height…  More Info

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Centaurea Montana Amethyst Dream

…grow. Ideal for cottage garden borders and wildlife areas where they will attract bees and butterflies to their blooms. 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…  More Info

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Centaurea Montana Amethyst In Snow

…perfect for adding some ?wow? factor to the front of herbaceous borders. Ideal for cottage gardens and wildlife areas where it will attract pollinating insects. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Olympia'

…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 depending on the season, meaning…  More Info

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Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo'

…a useful choice for wildlife areas, where its blooms provide valuable spring nectar for pollinating insects. Height: 300cm (118). Spread: 300cm (118). 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…  More Info

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Weigela florida 'Minor Black'

…also make this a great choice for wildlife areas where it will always attract attention from bees. Height and Spread: 75cm (30). 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…  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty'

A great choice for wildlife and cottage gardens, the nectar-rich bell shaped flowers of Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' are a haven pollinators. Naturally beautiful with graceful wildflower charm, these pretty Bellflowers feel right at home in an informal planting scheme, long grass area or…  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Firelight'

…a container on the patio, and makes a fine choice for a wildlife area. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 100cm (39). 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…  More Info

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Hedera Helix Mix

…They also provide a rich habitat for wildlife with their nectar-rich flowers and nutritious winter berries. This mix contains a random selection of our best available varieties, including both green and variegated forms. Height and spread: 3m (10ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Knautia Macedonica Mars Midget

…much better suited to smaller borders. Great for pollinators and wildlife gardens. Height and Spread 45cm (18”). 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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Hebe 'Red Edge'

…on the patio, or dotted through borders for year-round interest and colour. It makes an attractive low maintenance hedge, or a useful addition to wildlife gardens where it always attracts bees and butterflies. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we…  More Info

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Potentilla recta 'Warrenii'

Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' is a low-maintenance perennial that makes ideal ground cover for dry or stony ground, as well as being a great addition to wildlife areas, coastal gardens or the front of informal borders. Masses of cheery lemon-yellow blooms in the shape of strawberry flowers are…  More Info

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'

…sheltered home for birds in winter; whilst racemes of small white fragrant flowers provide food for bees in April. Dark, cherry-like fruits that are also loved by wildlife follow in summer, turning from red to black as they ripen. Growing well in dry shade as well as full sun, this plant requires…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash'

…with delightful slender, silver spotted foliage. Lungworts have long been a favourite for cottage gardens, and ?Raspberry Splash? is a superb choice for attracting pollinating insects into wildlife areas, and for creating spreading clumps of groundcover in the shade of trees and shrubs. Its clusters…  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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Sunflower 'Helios Flame' F1 Hybrid

…eager to give it a go. Every plant I grew put on a brilliant show of flowers. At the end of the 2015 season, one of my plants had an amazing 23 seed heads. What a result from one easy to sow sunflower seed - a long season of colour for me and a tasty autumn treat for the birds that visit my garden.-…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Ghost

…until midsummer, the clusters of bright purple-pink flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. And don't worry, it doesn't sting! Height: 30cm (12). Spread:…  More Info

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Anchusa Azurea 'Loddon Royalist'

…For a lively colour contrast, pair Anchusa ‘Loddon Royalist’ with an early flowering Geum such as ‘Lady Stratheden’. This Anchusa is a great choice for a cottage wildlife garden as the blooms provide an early banquet for pollinators. The flowers are also edible - perfect for…  More Info

Just£14.99