Wildlife

Asclepias tuberosa

…it is at its best in damp soils, but surprisingly resistant to the occasional dry spell. Asclepias tuberosa is ideal for sunny borders, especially wildlife gardens, where butterflies crowd to its nectar rich blooms. This showy perennial also makes and excellent cut flower. Height: 90cm (36). Spread:…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis 'Royal Dreams'

…(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: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Aronia x prunifolia 'Aron'

…white blooms in the spring, which release a sweet, subtle fragrance. Equally impressive is its foliage's compact, spreading habit, which makes Aronia x prunifolia 'Aron' an excellent choice for flowerbeds and borders in cottage, wildlife and woodland gardens. Height: 1.5m (4'11); Spread: 2m (6'7).  More Info

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Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking'

…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. Height: 2m (6'7); Spread: 2m (6'7).  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet'

…red berries that follow. The flowers attract pollinating insects, while the berries are irresistible to birds, 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.…  More Info

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Echinacea purpurea 'Double Decker'

…cottage to contemporary. The purple cone flowers are nectar rich and can provide a food source for bees and butterflies, making it perfect for wildlife friendly gardens. The flowers bloom on stems up to 1 metre in height. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Agastache hybrida 'Astello Indigo'

…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 is generally grown as an annual in colder areas. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary note: Add both flowers and…  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Reminiscent Mixed' F1 Hybrid

…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 (10). Culinary note: These pretty flowers can be used as garnishes or dressings but…  More Info

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Viburnum opulus

…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 attract wild birds to an autumn feast. The small, maple-like leaves…  More Info

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Honeysuckle 'Serotina'

…blooms are replaced by glossy red berries that extend the display. This deciduous, twining climber makes a fabulous addition to cottage gardens and wildlife areas, where it will attract pollinating insects and birds. Grow it against walls and fences or trained over a porch or archway where you will…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine'

…gardens. The Mock Orange will attract all kinds of insects, particularly bees, to its flowers, rich in nectar. Philadelphus is hugely attractive to wildlife and even thrives in coastal conditions. These shrubs are upright, neat and easy to look after. The Philadelphus ?Manteau d'Hermine' is also the…  More Info

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Poppy 'Royal Wedding'

…large flowers on tall slender stems which sway in the breeze. Flowering from May to July, Oriental poppies work well in cottage garden borders or wildlife gardens where they will attract bees. The seedheads which follow are wonderfully architectural and can be used in dried flower arrangements.…  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

…bees and butterflies but are not so welcoming to rabbits or deer. Salvia 'Marcus' are compact plants so will make a strong statement at the front of cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens. To prolong the flowering give the plants a quick trim in midsummer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Big Bang'

…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 garden, too. Height and spread: 90cm (3?).  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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Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

…becomes darker when grown in full sun. This perennial plant is more sun tolerant than many other varieties. Attract pollinating insects to your wildlife garden by growing Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' as ground cover, or alternatively use at the front of borders or creeping through rockeries.…  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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Shasta Daisy 'Real Dream'

…and the open nature of the flower makes it perfect for nectar gathering bees and butterflies. As it's a hardy perennial you can expect Real Dream to provide a low maintenance plant that is suitable for the fronts of borders, wildlife gardens and cottage gardens. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 35cm (14).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmation Purple'

…well-branched habit for a bountiful supply of flowering stems. These versatile Digitalis grow well in either sun or shade and make a lovely addition to cottage gardens borders, woodland gardens or wildlife gardens where they attract many pollinating insects. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmation White'

…habit for a bountiful supply of flowering stems which are very attractive to bees. Digitalis are a charming addition to the garden, looking fantastic in cottage garden borders, wildlife areas or woodland gardens, where they will happily grow in sun or shade. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Milk Chocolate'

…are poisonous, pollinators think it's tasty, too, making the hardy perennial an excellent way 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…  More Info

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Echinops ritro

…favoured perennial has a strong architectural impact and forms a striking contrast with other perennial varieties. Globe Thistle 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,…  More Info

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Geranium oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'

…a lot of soil. It can self seed and produce more plants and is a nice addition to cottage garden borders, or planted down the sides of paths and driveways. The nectar rich flowers make the plant ideal for wildlife gardens and will attract pollinating insects. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Hesperis matronalis

…summer evening. The lavishly perfumed flowers will attract many pollinating insects, making Hesperis a superb choice for herbaceous borders and wildlife gardens. Sweet Rocket is also excellent in early summer bouquets. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: Some parts of these…  More Info

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Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels'

…the Macedonian Scabious, is often used to create a casual display in cottage gardens with its swaying stems. It also makes a great addition to wildlife areas where its nectar rich blooms will attract pollinating insects. This attractive Knautia mix will help to extend interest in your garden,…  More Info

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Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

…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). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Dog Rose Hedging

…pink or white flowers cover the hedge, giving welcome colour, these blooms will later develop into bright red rose hips which are enjoyed by wildlife over the winter months. Supplied as 60 - 90cm bareroots (24 - 35) Height: 400cm (157). Spread: 250cm (98). Planting Distance: 50cm (20). (3 plants…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Sunrise'

…host of tiny spring flowers attract plenty of 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…  More Info

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Poppy 'Iceland Mixed'

…of stamens at the centre. These cheery short-lived perennials are generally grown as annuals, for sprinkling through sunny borders, rockeries and wildlife gardens. They associate beautifully with swaying grasses and bring a bright splash of colour to the garden. Grow Poppy ?Icelandic Mixed in bold…  More Info

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Aquilegia vulgaris

…find this Columbine to be hardy, reliable and easy to grow, Over the years it will self- seed and hybridize to produce plenty of new plants for plugging gaps about the garden. Perfect for attracting insects to wildlife areas or colonising woodland edges. Height: 90cm (36?). Spread: 45cm (18?).  More Info

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Aubretia cultorum 'Cascade Blue'

…This fuss-free plant is tough and resilient, virtually looking after itself once established. 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…  More Info

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Jasione laevis 'Blue Light'

The relaxed, informal habit of Jasione ‘Blue Light’ makes it a perfect plant for a wildlife garden or informal border where it will attract the interest of beneficial pollinators. All summer it bears fluffy, globular heads of pin-cushion, blue flowers on wiry stems above basal rosettes…  More Info

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Linaria purpurea

…from June right through to September. Linaria purpurea blends beautifully into herbaceous borders, but is equally at home in gravel gardens or wildlife areas. Thriving on a light, well-drained soil, toadflax is undemanding and easy to grow. The blooms also make delightful cut flowers for summer…  More Info

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Coreopsis Grandiflora Mayfield Giant

…golden flowers with crimped edges which are irrepressibly cheery and produced in great abundance from summer to autumn. An excellent choice for wildlife gardens, the yellow flowers are adored by butterflies whilst finches enjoy the seeds. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread:60cm (24”). Plant…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

…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 for the front of the border. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 50cm…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'

…borne on tall, deep purple stems that beautifully offset the bright flowerheads and spear-shaped green 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…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Tenor'

…produces dense heads of sweetly fragrant blooms in hottest magenta, borne on tall stems that are ideal for cutting. 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…  More Info

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Echinacea SunMagic 'Vintage Red'

…harvested to make fabulous dried flowers for everlasting bouquets. Bees and butterflies find Echinacea irresistible, making this a useful perennial for wildlife areas and sunny borders. This variety is weather resistant and reliable, returning year after year. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Allium Lavender Bubbles

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

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Nemesia 'Wisley Vanilla'

…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. Water freely throughout dry weather to keep these flowering. Height 30cm…  More Info

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Lilac 'Madame Florent Stepman'

…perfume. This spectacular deciduous shrub is easy to grow and always busy with the gentle hum of bees and butterflies. An elegant and useful choice for garden borders and wildlife areas. Trim a few stems to fragrance your home or add to early summer bouquets. Height: 4m (13?). Spread: 3m (10?).  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Odensala'

…leaves turn to russet and gold in autumn, illuminating borders with a golden glow. Spiraea are hardy and reliable deciduous shrubs that will happily flourish with only minimal care. Perfect for wildlife areas, cottage gardens and low maintenance planting schemes. Height and spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

…The clusters of lime green blooms are honey scented, attracting pollinating insects to their nectar rich, flowers. Commonly known as Lady's Mantle, this low growing perennial makes a lovely border edging or a useful addition to wildlife areas and cut flower gardens. Height and spread: 50cm (20).  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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Nepeta nervosa 'Blue Moon'

…and highly apppealing to cats. The flowers provide a rich source of nectar making this a useful choice for attracting pollinating insects to the garden. Plant it in sunny perennial borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens for a reliable display year after year. Height and spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Astrantia Florence

…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: 50cm (20in).  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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Caryopteris 'Sapphire Dream'

…long after most other flowering plants have finished. Their nectar rich blooms are a magnet for pollinating insects, making them excellent wildlife garden plants. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'White Pink Blush'

…to flopping. Alstroemerias are fleshy-rooted perennials which make rewarding garden plants due to their long flowering season from spring to autumn. They are also perfect for cut flower use and in wildlife gardens as they are a magnet for pollinating insects. Height and Spread: 30cm (12”).  More Info

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Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

…surrounding a golden-brown central cone. A magnet for bees and butterflies, this hardy perennial is ideal for sunny borders, prairie planting and wildlife areas, and makes a great addition to cut flower arrangements. The seedheads can be left on the plant to provide winter interest. Height: 90cm…  More Info

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Potentilla megalantha 'Gold Sovereign'

…like large buttercups. Loved by pollinators, this low-maintenance 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…  More Info

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Blue'

Long flowering 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…  More Info

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Pink'

Long flowering and 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…  More Info

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Clematis tangutica

…silky seed-heads which persist into winter and shimmer in the low winter sun, creating a second season of interest and providing nesting material for birds. Makes a lovely climber for an informal or wildlife garden. Height: 400cm (157in) to 800cm (314in). Spread: 250cm (98in) to 400cm (157in).  More Info

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Aster 'Berggarten'

…green, lance-shaped leaves. This reliable perennial thrives in all soils and makes a useful addition to 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…  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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Lonicera periclymenum

If you want to support wildlife in your garden, 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…  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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Lamium maculatum Ghost

…hardy perennials. Tough and resilient, they thrive in shade on almost any soil, making ideal ground cover or a must-have addition to a woodland or wildlife garden. Taller and larger-leafed than other varieties such as ‘Beacon Silver’, Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’ is a vigorous…  More Info

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Poppy 'Pink Fizz'

…way to green-blue seed pods that make a useful addition to dried flower arrangements. Direct sow this undemanding hardy annual to fill gaps in wildlife gardens and cottage garden planting schemes. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However the seeds…  More Info

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