WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY
Plants packed with pollen and nectar help the declining numbers of bees, butterflies and other pollinators
1 BUDDLEJA
Buddleja davidii ‘Sugar Plum’ is a new undemanding shrub bearing deep pinkish-red flowers on a low-growing plant that is attractive to a wide range of butterflies and bees. Remove faded flowers to encourage more. Plant in sun or partial shade. H3m
2 HELLEBORE
Hellebore species and hybrids are a welcome source of food for bees early in the year. Grow in shade and add lots of organic matter when planting. Trim the away the old leaves in winter before the new flowers appear. H50cm
3 PHACELIA TANACETIFOLIA
Not just for the bees, phacelia attracts many other beneficial insects such as lacewings and ladybirds. The faded stems can be dug in to improve your soil. Sow seed March to June in a sunny, well-drained patch. H45cm
4 MALUS SARGENTII ‘TINA’
The blossom of this white flowering crab apple is adored by bees, and birds devour the red fruit
