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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  • Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Rose & Ivory'
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    Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Rose & Ivory'

    Superb pastel shades

    • Appreciates soft, dappled light
    • A lovely choice for mixed borders
    • Flowers from May to June
    • Bicolour blooms beloved by bumblebees

    Currently out of stock

  • Silene coronaria 'Atrosanguinea Group'
    From £13
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    Rose Campion | Silene coronaria 'Atrosanguinea Group'

    Silvery leaves, ruby flowers

    • Enjoys a very bright, sunny garden
    • Dramatic in gravel gardens or dry borders
    • Deep ruby flowers throughout the summer
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Navy & White'
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    Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Navy & White'

    Elegant bicolour blooms

    • Loves a spot in partial shade
    • Pair with aromatic shrubs like lavender
    • Flowers from May to June
    • Hardy enough to withstand British winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Starry Night'
    From £18
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    Agapanthus 'Starry Night'

    Deep blue, star-shaped blooms

    • Needs at least six hours of direct sunlight
    • Striking when mass planted in a sunny border
    • Blooms reliably from July to September
    • Produces dark and dramatic starry blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Ever White' Perennial Bedding
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    Agapanthus 'Ever Purple'

    The most striking summer blooms

    • Plant in full sun for vibrant summer colour
    • Stunning focal point for a sunny patio pot
    • Flowers from July through September
    • A fantastic repeat-flowering variety

    Currently out of stock

  • Norway Maple Tree | Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' Ornamental Trees
    From £125
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    Norway Maple Tree | Acer platanoides 'Royal Red'

    Superb purple-red foliage

    • Vigorous, columnar tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Claret-coloured leaves, vibrant yellow blooms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Catmint 'Walker's Low' | Nepeta Perennial Bedding
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    Catmint 'Walker's Low' | Nepeta

    A paradise for pollinators

    • Needs plenty of direct sunlight
    • Excellent for dry garden beds
    • Flowers from May to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' Perennial Bedding
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    Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'

    As graceful as its namesake!

    • Requires full sun to flower well
    • Great for dry mixed borders
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Draws myriad butterflies to the border

    Currently out of stock

  • Achillea 'Terracotta' Perennial Bedding
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    Achillea 'Terracotta'

    Fiery peachy-orange flat blooms

    • Loves basking in full daylight
    • Great for poor, dry soils
    • Flowers June to September
    • Draws beneficial insects to borders

    Currently out of stock

  • Salvia 'Amistad' Perennial Bedding
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    Salvia 'Amistad'

    Velvety purple showstopper

    • A sun-lover that needs bright light
    • Brilliant for sunny patio pots
    • Flowers June to October
    • Recognised RHS AGM winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Achillea 'Peachy Seduction' Perennial Bedding
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    Achillea 'Peachy Seduction'

    Pastel peach-pink flat blooms

    • Prefers a fully sunlit location
    • Excellent for poor dry soils
    • Flowers June to September
    • Loved by summer garden pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Echinacea 'Green Jewel' Perennial Bedding
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    Echinacea 'Green Jewel'

    Contemporary bright lime-green

    • Needs plenty of direct sunlight
    • Suited to hot garden borders
    • Flowers July to September
    • Loved by summer bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Allium 'Pinball Wizard' Perennial Bedding
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    Allium 'Pinball Wizard'

    Gigantic silvery-purple globes

    • Flourishes in direct, bright sunlight
    • Brilliant for dry border focal points
    • Flowers May to June
    • Architectural blooms attract pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Dahlia 'Honka Fragile' Perennial Bedding
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    Dahlia 'Honka Fragile'

    Delicate white, fine pink edges

    • Plant this variety in full sunshine
    • Excels in mixed beds and borders
    • Flowers from July to October
    • Makes for an unusual, striking cut flower

    Currently out of stock

  • Catmint 'Junior Walker' | Nepeta Perennial Bedding
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    Catmint 'Junior Walker' | Nepeta

    Compact, non-flopping catmint

    • Happiest when planted in full sun
    • Brilliant for gravel garden edges
    • Flowers May to September
    • Draws bees and cats to the garden

    Currently out of stock

  • Dahlia 'Honka Pink' Perennial Bedding
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    Dahlia 'Honka Pink'

    Vibrant pink star-shaped orchid

    • Likes to bathe in full sun
    • Excellent for cutting garden beds
    • Flowers from July to October
    • Produces brilliant cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Claret' Perennial Bedding
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    Astrantia 'Claret'

    Rich wine-red starry jewels

    • Ideal for a partially shaded border
    • Perfect for moist border middles
    • Flowers June to August
    • RHS AGM: Produces brilliant pincushion blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

    Deep ruby-red pincushion blooms

    • Flourishes in dappled sunlight
    • Ideal for moist border middles
    • Flowers June to August
    • Produces brilliant pincushion blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Agastache 'Blue Boa' | Mexican giant hyssop Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Agastache 'Blue Boa' | Mexican giant hyssop

    Massive deep violet-blue spikes

    • Loves a south-facing, sunny spot
    • Brilliant for herb garden beds
    • Flowers July to October
    • Highly aromatic bee-friendly foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

    Intense steel-blue globes

    • Loves a south-facing, sunny spot
    • Perfect for gravel garden rear beds
    • Flowers July to September
    • RHS AGM: Globe thistles attract pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Echinacea pallida Perennial Bedding
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    Echinacea pallida

    Graceful drooping pale pink

    • Plant in a spot with full sunshine
    • Stunning in well-drained sunny beds
    • Flowers July to September
    • Exceptional pollinator attraction

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Halo Mixed' | Alcea rosea Perennial Bedding
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    Hollyhock 'Halo Mixed' | Alcea rosea

    Vibrant bicolored tall spires

    • Admires a hot and sunny position
    • Suited to drought tolerant beds
    • Flowers July to September
    • Exceptional tall cottage garden spires

    Currently out of stock

  • Salvia 'Amethyst' Perennial Bedding
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    From £6

    Salvia 'Amethyst'

    Romantic rose-purple blooms

    • Does best in a sunny environment
    • Stunning in sunny patio pots
    • Flowers June to October
    • Excellent for attracting pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Sneezeweed | Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
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    Sneezeweed | Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'

    Fiery orange months of color

    • Happiest when planted in full sun
    • Great for heavy soil beds
    • Flowers July to September
    • RHS AGM: Fantastic late season fiery colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Buckland' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Astrantia 'Buckland'

    Elegant silvery-pink pincushions

    • Does beautifully in light shade
    • Ideal for sunny butterfly borders
    • Flowers June to August
    • Fantastic for summer cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Aster 'Little Carlow' Perennial Bedding
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    From £6

    Aster 'Little Carlow'

    Towering clouds of violet-blue

    • Excels in bright, sunny borders
    • Brilliant for dappled woodland edges
    • Flowers August to October
    • RHS AGM: Superb late summer border vibrancy

    Currently out of stock

  • Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White' Perennial Bedding
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    From £6

    Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White'

    Luminous white shade brightener

    • Needs protection from hot direct sun
    • Great for spring shade beds
    • Flowers March to May
    • Valuable early spring nectar source

    Currently out of stock

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