Wildflowers for Wildlife

3rd April 2020

Leaving space for nature in our gardens is now practical way that we can all help wildlife to thrive. Wildflowers have declined dramatically in the British countryside along with the bees and butterflies that rely on them, so we think bringing them back to the garden is an ideal way to attract wildlife back!

Planting wildflowers is easy, provided you choose an area where the soil is poor. Fertiliser and compost will encourage vigorous grass and weeds, which smother them, so be careful when planting. These are our favourite wildflowers to bring the bees and butterflies back!

Field Scabious

Cowslip

Wild Marjoram

Oxeye Daisy

Wild Foxglove

Wild Marjoram

Greater Knapweed

Cowslip

One of the best known Spring flowers, these yellow beauties tend to be found in open woods and meadows. Cowslip likes sun or partial shade.

Oxeye Daisy

This robust daisy thrives from June to August and produces flowers that can be 6cm across. The yellow centre of the flowerhead attracts many nectar-loving insects.

Greater Knapweed

This upright perennial is a favourite of butterflies. Growing up to 75cm, it produces eye-catching pinkish purple heads made up of many small florets.

Wild Foxglove

This beautiful and bold wildflower grows up to 120cm in height and brings a wonderful dash of colour. An excellent source of nectar and pollen, this is loved by bees.

Wild Marjoram

More frequently known as Oregano, this plant produces delightful clusters of pink flowers and attracts butterflies and bees galore.

Field Scabious

Pom-pom like lilac blooms are produced atop long stalks, flowering between July and September. They bring a delicate and pretty feel to the garden.