Shrubs For Bees

Cephalanthus 'Magical Moonlight'

…neat and compact, highly ornamental and bursting with wildlife appeal - proving there?s no need to compromise on looks when it comes to catering for bees and butterflies. The Button Bush is truly unique, with florets of white tubular flowers that open to form perfect spheres covered in a multitude…  More Info

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Hebe 'Red Edge'

…the garden. Grow it in containers 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…  More Info

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Callistemon 'Honey Pot'

…banquet for bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, Callistemon ‘Honey Pot’ is also a feast for the eyes, featuring unusual yellow bottlebrush flowers. Excellent compact habit perfect for smaller gardens and containerised growing. Callistemon are exotic looking shrubs with…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Trio'

…in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus the constant hum of bees enjoying its masses and masses of flowers for months on end. Height 40-50cm (16-20in), Spread 40-50cm (16-20in). Lavender 'BeeZee® Trio' comprises the following…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Soft Pink'

…readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus the constant hum of bees enjoying its masses and masses of flowers for months on end. Height 40-50cm (16-20in), Spread 40-50cm (16-20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Light Blue'

…readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus the constant hum of bees enjoying its masses and masses of flowers for months on end. Height 40-50cm (16-20in), Spread 40-50cm (16-20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Pink'

…readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus the constant hum of bees enjoying its masses and masses of flowers for months on end. Height 40-50cm (16-20in), Spread 40-50cm (16-20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' White'

…readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus the constant hum of bees enjoying its masses and masses of flowers for months on end. Height 40-50cm (16-20in), Spread 40-50cm (16-20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Callistemon 'Beeslebuzz Inn'

…hum with bees from May to July. The vivid flowers are accompanied by aromatic, stiff, evergreen leaves carried on arching branches, making this not only an excellent flowering shrub but a great one for all-year-round foliage and structure too. This selection is UK hardy and perfect for growing in…  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Firelight'

…'Firelight' is a colourful, deciduous shrub that provides an ever changing display throughout from spring to autumn. The spring foliage emerges a reddish bronze hue, colouring to green in summer with clusters or deep pink flowers which are loved by bees. By autumn the foliage has transformed to…  More Info

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Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

…a bee and butterfly magnet. Flowering commences in August and continues through to Autumn, making this a very useful shrub for injecting much needed late colour into borders. Associates well with Mediterranean, prairie and gravel plantings and its compact form also makes it suitable for containers.…  More Info

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Caryopteris clandonensis 'Sterling Silver'

…This upright, deciduous shrub is perfect for dry, hot, sunny borders, happily thriving in thin soils and surviving periods of drought. Erect stems clothed in toothed, aromatic, silver foliage carry whorls of small, mid-blue flowers with spidery anthers which are a bee and butterfly magnet. Flowering…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Dark Blue'

…readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus the constant hum of bees enjoying its masses and masses of flowers for months on end. Height 40-50cm (16-20in), Spread 40-50cm (16-20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Milano'

…style, covering anything from walls, fencing to trellis. It’s even suitable for containers, ground cover or growing as a low, clipped hedge. Plant it somewhere you can appreciate its heady perfume – bees will love it too! Trachelospermum jasminoides is one of the best value climbers. It…  More Info

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Lavender 'Platinum Blonde'

…past. This eye-catching variety makes a colourful evergreen hedge for edging borders and pathways. Plant in sunny borders, gravel gardens or patio containers - wherever you grow it, this English Lavender will always attract plenty of bees and pollinating insects. Height and spread: 50cm (20). Plant…  More Info

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Crocus 'Yellow Mammoth'

…groups beneath trees and shrubs for an explosion of bright colour in the spring. Alternatively grow Crocus 'Yellow Mammoth' in containers and window boxes where they can be appreciated up close. The flowers are also a great source of early nectar and pollen for bees. Bulb size 6/7. Height: 10cm…  More Info

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Caryopteris clandonensis 'Pink Perfection'

…This upright, deciduous shrub is perfect for dry, hot, sunny borders, happily thriving in thin soils and surviving periods of drought. Erect stems clothed in toothed, aromatic, grey-green foliage carry whorls of small, pale pink flowers with spidery anthers which are a bee and butterfly magnet.…  More Info

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Stachys lanata

…of shrubs and running along dry border edges. Plants spread by creeping, rooting stems and form a mat of low-growing, evergreen silver foliage which helps to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. In summer, it bears tall, upright whorls of purple flowers which are attractive to bees. It makes…  More Info

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Lonicera periclymenum

…reserve a spot for Lonicera pericylmenum, our native honeysuckle. A natural inhabitant of woodlands and hedgerows, it suits just the sort of shady, rooty corner amongst shrubs which you’re not sure what to do with. It’s a hugely valuable plant for a host of wildlife: bees, butterflies…  More Info

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Weigela florida 'Minor Black'

…patio in a more prominent position. This hardy deciduous shrub is undemanding, and flourishes in most locations. Its nectar rich blooms 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…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Pink Cascade'

…the rest. The pink blooms are very popular with the pollinators; therefore, this is a wonderful addition to any garden which is doing their bit for the bees. Plant up in a spot where it can get plenty of sun, this will really help the flowers blossom and deliver a gorgeous, sweet scent. Height and…  More Info

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Lavender 'Devonshire Compact'

…bred for a neat, compact habit! Lavender 'Devonshire Compact' boasts a summer display of fat flower heads, topped with showy purple bracts. The silvery green foliage is deeply aromatic making this a great choice for a sensory garden. Like all Lavender plants, this variety is loved by bees. Lavandula…  More Info

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Callistemon Trio

…Callistemon 'Honeypot' - Offering a banquet for bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, ‘Honey Pot’ is also a feast for the eyes, featuring unusual yellow bottlebrush flowers and aromatic evergreen foliage. Excellent compact habit perfect for smaller gardens and containerised…  More Info

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Rosemary 'Miss Jessop's Upright'

…clusters of pale lilac flowers which are loved by bees. Rosemary 'Miss Jessop's Upright' forms a medium sized shrub in time, providing useful year-round colour for sunny borders, herb gardens and gravel gardens. This cultivar is especially good for hedging, and like all Rosemary, is a versatile…  More Info

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Clematis 'Paul Farges'

…habit despite its size. It’s great for covering eyesores, scrambling over large walls, pergolas or trees and can even be used as groundcover. Its relaxed habit suits informal gardens and wild areas where the abundant flowers will hum with busy bees. Throughout summer it is smothered in…  More Info

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Blues Colour Collection

…versatile perennial is ideal for planting under shrubs or around bulbs, edging paths and borders, rockeries or containers, preferring full sun and good drainage. RHS AGM. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 100cm (39).* Salvia officinalis ?Purpurea? ? this aromatic evergreen shrub makes a fabulous addition to…  More Info

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Lavender 'Mini Blue'

…highly attractive to bees. With impressive garden performance, Lavender 'Mini Blue' is ideal for growing in containers or used as a neat evergreen edging to beds and borders. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 35cm (14). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible…  More Info

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Rose 'Blue for You'

…sweetly fragrant, Rose 'Blue for You' blooms from late spring through to early autumn and is attractive to bees. Give this compact rose pride of place in your borders or in large patio containers where the scent can be enjoyed up close. Rose flowers are also excellent for cutting. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Lavender 'Melissa Lilac'

…petals. Flowering from July to September, this hardy shrub is a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects. The silvery foliage of Lavender ?Melissa Lilac? is characteristically aromatic, and makes an excellent low hedge. Perfect for edging pathways, dotting throughout sunny borders or filling…  More Info

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Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Mother of Pearl'

…it an ideal shrub for a wildlife-friendly garden. The flowers in summer will attract bees and butterflies, and the autumn berries will provide a food source for garden birds in autumn and winter. Snowberry is a hardy shrub that can grow up to 3 metres tall, making it more suitable for a larger sized…  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Pink and Gold'

…attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators, making this an excellent choice for the wildlife garden. As summer fades away, the foliage takes on its autumn shades, extending this plant?s season of interest well into October. Tough and resilient, Spirea are low maintenance shrubs that create a…  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Albiflora'

…wool clusters of white flowers will attract bees and butterflies. As summer ends the plant reveals it glorious autumn shades. As well as planting as groundcover, individual plants look great in containers. The arching branches of this deciduous shrub create a rounded and tidy shape. Height: 60cm…  More Info

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Cornus 'Royal Red'

…usual creamy white ones. These hardy shrubs are becoming increasingly popular in garden design as they have a structure and form that is both eye pleasing and also neat and tidy. Another bonus feature of this shrub is that its blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies so it will draw them into…  More Info

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Hyssopus officinalis

…a real multipurpose plant. You could use it en masse in the border or grow a few plants in the herb garden so you can utilise the edible flowers. Bees and butterflies will be attracted by Hyssop's electric blue flowers so a bushy low hedge in the kitchen garden will encourage pollination of your…  More Info

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Caryopteris 'Petit Blue'

…This hardy shrub is attractive not only to humans, but also to pollinators such as bees, for its blooms are rich in nectar. Consequently, the plant is an ideal addition to wildlife gardens. Specifically, the compact, branching habit of the Caryopteris 'Petit Bleu' makes it suitable for inclusion in…  More Info

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Ligustrum ovalifolium

…often known as Privet and is one of the most resilient evergreen shrubs you can grow. Oval-shaped rich green leaves create a dense covering and are the perfect backdrop to the small creamy summer flowers, which are attractive to bees and butterflies. Small black berries follow in the autumn which…  More Info

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Perennial Collection

…Perfect for cottage garden borders and woodland planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 40cm (16).* Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee' (6 plugs) - These magnificent delphinium blooms are certain to create quite an impact in your garden this season. Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee' has…  More Info

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Lemon Sorbet'

…robust and easy nature of these reliable shrubs. They provide a burst of welcome early colour in the spring and their flowers are also appreciated as an early food source by bees and other beneficial pollinators. Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are…  More Info

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki'

…robust and easy nature of these reliable shrubs. They provide a burst of welcome early colour in the spring and their flowers are also appreciated as an early food source by bees and other beneficial pollinators. Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are…  More Info

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Lavatera 'Barnsley'

…from June to September give it the appearance of a branching Hollyhock. Your fellow gardeners will admire your Lavatera, as will the butterflies and bees! This lovely plant is one of the best at attracting garden wildlife. Lavatera 'Barnsley' grows vigorously, filling gaps in your border in just one…  More Info

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Red Kimono'

…robust and easy nature of these reliable shrubs. They provide a burst of welcome early colour in the spring and their flowers are also appreciated as an early food source by bees and other beneficial pollinators. Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are…  More Info

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Sedum Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled 30mm plug x 1

…flat heads of cherry pink flowers are in bloom. Sedums are high performing plants which will readily cope with poor, dry soils and are perfect for a sunny rockery, edging a border or a patio pot. Their nectar rich blooms are adored by bees and butterflies. Height 25cm (10in). Spread 45cm (18in).  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Mount Everest'

…Shrubby Cinquefoil flowers from May until September and is very drought resistant and low maintenance. It looks great planted en masse, or amongst other white flowered plants. It is ideal for garden borders, rockeries and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Height and spread: 1m (39).  More Info

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Lavender 'Blue Scent'

Lavender ‘Blue Scent’ is a compact variety that is ideal for small beds, containers and edging borders. This dwarf lavender produces masses of scented deep purple-blue flowerheads throughout summer, above a neat mound of fine greyish green foliage that provides year-round interest and…  More Info

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Ajuga 'Golden Beauty'

…cover for dry, shady spots under shrubs and along border edges where its creeping rhizomes form a spreading mat without being invasive. In late spring and early summer, it produces short spikes of whorled, two-lipped, deep blue flowers which are nectar-rich and highly attractive to bees and other…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Octopus'

Buddleja 'Octopus' is a stunning shrub that is perfect for creating an eye catching display in your garden. This variety has been bred for a multi-branching habit. Buddlejas flower at the tip of their branches, so more branches means even more flowers. With showy magenta blooms that are sweetly…  More Info

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Hebe 'Summer Blue'

…round. They bloom for a long period and their flowers are a magnet to bees and butterflies. Hebe ?Summer Blue? is no exception. A compact shrub with grey-green leaves and pale blue to violet flowers from June to September, this charming shrub makes an excellent choice for a shrub border or in mixed…  More Info

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Mahonia x media 'Charity'

Mahonia x media is a superb hardy shrub for those tricky shaded spots. The large yellow flower spikes bloom from November through to March, bringing colour and a sweet fragrance to the garden during the cold winter months. As the flowers fade they are replaced by bunches of purple berries, and the…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Buzz Wine'

…These compact buddlejas are the first patio buddlejas and are perfectly proportioned for small gardens and containers. Buddlejas are unfussy but rewarding plants, flowering over a long period and loved by bees and butterflies. Height and spread: 120cm (47). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Lavender 'Meerlo'

…variegated with pale cream margins. In mid-summer it produces spikes of pale blue flowers. This is the perfect plant for a sunny dry spot, where it will attract masses of bees and provide all year interest with its variegated evergreen foliage. Height: 50cm. Spread: 45cm. Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Daphne gemmata 'Royal Crown'

…this rare, yellow-flowered, deciduous daphne. Slow but steady growing, this is a bushy shrub with lush green foliage that is covered with pretty clusters of yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Bees and other insects love visiting the flowers which are followed in late summer by attractive…  More Info

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Ribes sanguineum

…flowers in March/April that are perfect for underplanting with spring bulbs. It forms a bushy shrub clothed in bright green, fragrant foliage. Ribes sanguineum survives in all soils, including challenging heavy clay sites. The flowers attract a host of bees and insects awakening from winter…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Berries and Cream'

Buddleja is loved by gardeners for its plumes of nectar-rich flowers which are irresistible to bees and butterflies. Buddleja 'Berries and Cream' is as pretty as a butterfly itself, with striking bicolour blooms in magenta pink and creamy white. The cone-shaped flower clusters are borne throughout…  More Info

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Helichrysum angustifolium

…plant for a curry lover! This bushy evergreen shrub makes a superb foliage plant as well as being well known for the intense curry aroma of its leaves. Forming domes of fine, silvery-grey foliage which can be clipped into shape, Helichrysum angustifolium makes a neat edging plant for dry, sunny…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Power Blue'

…readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus the constant hum of bees enjoying its masses and masses of flowers for months on end. Height 40-50cm (16-20in), Spread 40-50cm (16-20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Weigela Patio Trio

…for their rounded habits, foliage and abundance of red, pink or cream tubular flowers in April and May. These hardy deciduous shrubs bring a splash of colour to mixed borders, woodland gardens, and containers and the flowers are also attractive to bees. Versatile and easy to grow, weigela shrubs…  More Info

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Lagerstroemia 'Pink Velour'

…unusual, crimped appearance as though fashioned from crepe paper and last for ages, providing a banquet for bees and other beneficial pollinators for months. Lagerstroemia ‘Pink Velour’ forms a large deciduous shrub or small tree with thick leathery leaves and attractive exfoliating…  More Info

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Lavender Duo

Lavender makes an excellent low hedge or edging plant. The nectar-rich blooms are particularly attractive to bees, and the fragrant stems are ideal for cutting or drying. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny borders or containers. Consists of 2 varieties: Hidcote - An evergreen, aromatic…  More Info

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Golden Yellow Tones Colour Collection

…green. Holding an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this aromatic evergreen shrub makes a fabulous addition to well-drained borders and container displays. Leaves are a useful culinary herb. Short spikes of lilac flowers, loved by bees, may be produced in summer. Thrives in full sun and a free-draining…  More Info

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