Plants for Wildlife

One of the great things about gardening is how beneficial it is for our animal friends. Whether it be bright berries for birds like redwings and fieldfares, pollen for insects like bees and butterflies, or shelter for mammals like dormice and hedgehogs, the plants in this collection are all valued for their wildlife appeal.

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  • Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' Shrubs
    £20
    £20

    Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta'

    Fast growth, even faster impact

    • Stately, rounded tree form
    • Small shrub - can reach 1-1.5m
    • Boasts deciduous leaves and striking blooms
    • Highly tolerant of salt-laden coastal winds

    Currently out of stock

  • Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue'

    Striking cerulean sensation

    • Charming, mounded columnar tree
    • Medium bush - reaches around 2-3m
    • Violet-blue flower panicles, deciduous shrub
    • A brilliant choice for wildlife gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Rudbeckia 'Tiger SmileyZ' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    From £16

    Rudbeckia 'Tiger SmileyZ'

    King of the flower bed

    • Full sun is ideal but part shade is tolerable
    • Perfect as a front or mid-border plant
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Highly attractive to pollinating insects

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhodanthemum Zagora Pink Perennial Bedding
    From £4
    £6 From £4

    Moroccan Daisy | Rhodanthemum hosmariense 'Zagora Pink'

    Delightful pink daisies, anyone?

    • Flourishes in full sun
    • Excellent in alpine gardens
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Displays good drought-tolerance

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Navy Blue' | 3L Perennial Bedding
    From £22
    From £22

    Agapanthus 'Navy Blue'

    Flowers as deep as the ocean

    • Most prolific flowering occurs in full sun
    • Perfect for mid-border planting
    • Flowers from June to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Echinacea 'SunSeekers Pomegranate' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    From £16

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers Pomegranate'

    Packs a colourful punch

    • Prefers a position in the sun
    • Plant in drifts with other tall perennials
    • Flowers from June to September
    • A fabulous plant for pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Rosemary Tree | Rosmarinus officinalis Shrubs
    £30
    £30

    Patio Rosemary Tree | Rosmarinus officinalis

    Herbs in formal form? Please!

    • Patio tree with a formal, upright habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Fragrant foliage, dainty blue flowers
    • Loved by pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Salvia 'Purple and Bloom' Perennial Bedding
    £20
    £20

    Salvia 'Purple and Bloom'

    Does what it says on the tin!

    • Prefers a spot in sun where possible
    • Looks fabulous at the back of the border
    • Royal purple flower spikes
    • A great plant for attracting wildlife

    Currently out of stock

  • Veronica 'Inspire Blue' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Veronica 'Inspire Blue'

    Well, colour me inspired!

    • Best grown in a bright, sunny spot
    • Well-suited to gravel path edging
    • Flowers June to August
    • Loved by summer butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Weigela 'Candida' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Weigela 'Candida'

    Linen-white, summer bugle blooms

    • Magnificent, upright and arching shape
    • Dwarf shrub - reaches around 1-1.5m
    • Elegant deciduous leaves, showy flowers
    • A vigorous and easy-to-grow garden classic

    Currently out of stock

  • Nemesia 'Nesia Banana Swirl' Perennial Bedding
    £16
    £16

    Nemesia 'Nesia Banana Swirl'

    A delightful combination of colours

    • An abundance of flowers between spring and autumn
    • Classic complimentary colour pairing of pink and yellow
    • Dark green foliage adds contrast
    • Makes a great cut flower

    Currently out of stock

  • Primrose Starflame Violet | Primula Acaulis Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose Starflame Violet | Primula Acaulis

    Flowers for weeks on end

    • Bold violet flowers with a gold centre
    • Plant along path edges or in patio containers
    • Flowers from February to May
    • Attracts bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhodanthemum Zagora Yellow Perennial Bedding
    From £4
    £6 From £4

    Moroccan Daisy | Rhodanthemum hosmariense 'Zagora Yellow'

    A sea of sunny yellow

    • Excels in sunny positions
    • Perfect for patio pots
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Fabulous long flowering season

    Currently out of stock

  • Digitalis 'Arctic Fox Rose' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Digitalis 'Arctic Fox Rose'

    The most beautiful bell blooms

    • Prefers part shade (tolerates full sun)
    • Perfect for woodland borders
    • Flowers from June to August
    • Attractive to pollinating insects

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea macrophylla Mariesii Perfecta Shrubs
    £25
    £25

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta'

    Spectacular lace-cap blooms

    • Slow-growing, compact, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Deciduous shrub with large blue flowers
    • Low-maintenance and fully hardy

    Currently out of stock

  • Achillea 'Moonshine' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Achillea 'Moonshine'

    Luminous lemon-yellow flat heads

    • Needs plenty of direct sunlight
    • Great for hot summer beds
    • Flowers June to September
    • RHS AGM: Draws beneficial insects to borders

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhododendron 'Azurika' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Rhododendron 'Azurika'

    Perfect for patio pots

    • Elegant, mounded upright habit
    • Bushy plant - grows to 1.5-3m
    • Vivid violet-blue blooms, evergreen shrub
    • A stunning architectural specimen plant

    Currently out of stock

  • Azalea 'Violetta' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Azalea 'Violetta'

    Small but incredibly mighty

    • Handsome, mounded columnar tree
    • Upright plant - reaches approx 1.5-3m
    • Vibrant violet blooms on an evergreen shrub
    • A fantastic compact variety for small spaces

    Currently out of stock

  • Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    From £16

    Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ'

    This plant's no laughing matter!

    • Give this plant full sun or part shade
    • Works wonderfully in a terracotta patio pot
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Fast-growing and long-flowering

    Currently out of stock

  • Gaura Rosy Jane Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Gaura 'Rosy Jane'

    Unique pink-edged starflowers

    • Prefers a hot and sunny location
    • Ideal for a hot, gravel garden
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Flowers over a very long season

    Currently out of stock

  • The Lavender Gift Perennial Bedding
    From £25
    From £25

    The Lavender Gift

    A gift of generosity & empathy

    • Fragrant flower spikes
    • Exceptionally drought-resistant
    • Ideal for perfume connoisseurs
    • New home? New plants

    Currently out of stock

  • Iberis sempervirens 'Masterpiece' Perennial Bedding
    £4
    £6 £4

    Iberis sempervirens 'Masterpiece'

    Appropriately named!

    • Give your plant a spot in the sun
    • Elevates a sunny border or pathway edge
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Wonderfully free-flowering

    Currently out of stock

  • The Viburnum Gift Gift Option
    From £25
    From £25

    The Viburnum Gift

    A gift of fortitude and pride

    • Charming, bushy shrub
    • Evergreen foliage and lovely flower clusters
    • Great for budding gardeners
    • A fabulous thank-you present

    Currently out of stock

  • Drought-Tolerant Plants | Low Water, High Impact Perennial Bedding
    From £30
    £36 From £30

    Drought-Tolerant Plants | Low Water, High Impact

    Limited on water? Not a problem…

    • Includes plants with great drought resistance
    • A big hit with pollinating insects
    • Features multiple RHS award-winning plants
    • Various heights/textures for maximum interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Azalea 'Pleasant White' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Azalea 'Pleasant White'

    Pleasant is an understatement!

    • Vigorous, rounded bushy form
    • Bushy bush - grows to 1.5-3m
    • Pure white flowers over evergreen foliage
    • Thrives in ericaceous compost or soil

    Currently out of stock

  • Azalea 'Rex' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Azalea 'Rex'

    As tough (and pretty) as it gets

    • Magnificent, columnar shrub form
    • Bushy shrub - will reach 1.5-3m
    • Salmon-pink flowers, neat evergreen foliage
    • Provides a lush, woodland feel to gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Variegated Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Variegated Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'

    Unbeatable variegated foliage

    • Distinctive, compact branching structure
    • Fast-growing plant - can reach 3-5m
    • Deciduous leaves with beautiful blooms
    • Renowned for its striking winter stem colour.

    Currently out of stock

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