Butterfly attracting perennials
- Hemerocallis daylily Druids ChantHemerocallis 'Druid's Chant'£3.75Out of stockOut of stockEach beautiful bloom lasts for just one day, but will be replaced day after day with another. Druid's Chant flowers with a unique purple colour not... Learn More
- Hemerocallis daylily Glacier BayHemerocallis 'Glacier Bay'£3.75Out of stockOut of stockEach beautiful bloom lasts for just one day, but will be replaced day after day with another. Glacier Bay flowers are very big on strong stems and... Learn More
- Russell Hybrid Lupine Blue P9Lupinus Russell hybrids£4.75Out of stockOut of stockA great plant for the sunny border, huge flowers in a lovely purple blue colour blooming early to mid summer with plenty flower stalks. Learn More
- Russell Hybrid Lupine Pink P9Lupinus Russell hybrids£4.75Out of stockOut of stockA great plant for the sunny border, huge flowers in a lovely pink colour blooming early to mid summer with plenty flower stalks. Lupines are great gro Learn More
- Hemerocallis Big SmileHemerocallis 'Big Smile'£3.75Out of stockOut of stockBig Smile is a truly gorgeous daylily, flowering continuously from July until August. It blooms with large ruffled flowers in delicate pastel mix... Learn More
- Echinacea purpurea PallidaEchinacea pallida£4.75Out of stockOut of stockEchinacea Pallida has large, daisy-like flowers with pale pinkish-purple petals and prominent spiky, coppery-orange centre cones, which appear on... Learn More
- Echinacea purpurea AlbaEchinacea purpurea alba£5.25Out of stockOut of stockSturdy stems of daisy-like flowers with white petals and a central cone that’s green turning to yellow which attracts many bees and... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Frans HalsHemerocallis 'Frans Hals'£4.95Out of stockOut of stockDay Lily Frans Hals produces striking combination of orange-red and yellow two tone flowers which bloom continuously in masses throughout summer.... Learn More
- Salvia nemorosa CaradonaSalvia nemorosa Caradona£4.95Out of stockOut of stockThis is a hardy herbaceous clump forming Sage, grown for their decorative and aromatic foliage and beautiful upright spikes of flowers. The deep... Learn More
- Salvia Nemorosa Mainacht May NightSalvia nemorosa Mainacht£5.25Out of stockOut of stockSalvia nemorosa mainacht May Night is famous for the beautiful purple flowers and dark buds on the tall flowering spikes. This drought-tolerant... Learn More
- Salvia Nemorosa Snow HillSalvia nemorosa Schneehugel£4.75Out of stockOut of stockSalvia nemorosa schneehugel Snow Hill is a clump forming perennial grown for their beautiful spikes of soft white accented by fragrant, gray- green... Learn More
- Dianthus caryophyllus Red x 3Dianthus caryophyllus£9.50Out of stockOut of stockCarnations or Dianthus caryophyllus fragrant flower petals can be used as a garnish in salads, for flavouring fruit, fruit salads. Excellent for... Learn More
- Dianthus caryophyllus Pink x 3Dianthus caryophyllus£11.95Out of stockOut of stockProduces upright stems of fully double, florist-type pink flowers with a spicy-clove fragrance that attracts many nectar loving birds and insects... Learn More
- Aster ageratoides AsranAster ageratoides Asran£3.95Out of stockOut of stockAster ageratoides Asran is a hardy, easy and reliable, spreading perennial producing clusters of lavender-blue daisies with yellow eyes with... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Baley HayHemerocallis Bailey Hay£5.75Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Baley Hay has melon peach blend petals and light gold throat. Each beautiful bloom lasts for just one day but will be replaced day... Learn More
- Hemerocallis BonanzaHemerocallis Bonanza£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Bonanza has a striking combination of deep yellow and red eye two tone flowers which bloom continuously in masses throughout summer.... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Pink DamaskHemerocallis Pink Damask£4.95Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Pink Damask produces soft salmon-pink blooms on top of neat clumps of sword-like foliage. Each beautiful bloom lasts for just one day... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Summer WineHemerocallis Summer Wine£5.95Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Summer Wine has large, ruffled wine-red flowers with a yellow throat. Each beautiful bloom lasts for just one day but will be replaced... Learn More
- Asclepias tuberosaAsclepias tuberosa£4.50Out of stockOut of stockA hardy and very rewarding clump forming perennial. Asclepia tuberosa is also known as Silkweed or Butterfly weed because of butterflies that are... Learn More
- Aster ageratoides StardustAster ageratoides Stardust£4.75Out of stockOut of stockAster ageratoides Strardust is a hardy, low maintenance and reliable, spreading perennial. In late summer it produces clusters of dark green... Learn More
- Aster divaricatusAster divaricatus£4.95Out of stockOut of stockAsters are in every sense the stars of the border. Aster divaricatus is a pretty white wood aster plant with dainty narrow black wiry stems loaded... Learn More
- Echinacea purpurea MagnusEchinacea purpurea Magnus£4.25Out of stockOut of stockMagnus is an upright clump perennial with narrowly oval leaves and large flower heads with drooping mauve pink rays and prominent orange-brown... Learn More
- Echinops bannaticus Taplow BlueEchinops bannaticus Taplow Blue£5.25Out of stockOut of stockAdd great contrast, extended interest and bright colours to your summer garden with echinops Taplow Blue. This undemanding robust, upright... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Stella d'OroHemerocallis Stella d'Oro£4.75Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Stella de'Oro is a lovely intense blooming day lily with bright fragrant sulpherous golden flowers. It's a re-blooming variety,... Learn More
- Salvia nemorosa OstfrieslandSalvia nemorosa Ostfriesland£4.75Out of stockOut of stockSalvia nemorosa Ostfriesland is a hardy herbaceous clump forming Sage, grown for its decorative aromatic foliage and beautiful slender spires of... Learn More
- Salvia nemorosa OstfrieslandSalvia nemorosa Ostfriesland£3.95Out of stockOut of stockSage Ost Friesland is an easily grown Sage, for dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers moist, humusy soils with good drainage, but... Learn More
- Salvia nemorosa May NightSalvia nemorosa May Night£3.95Out of stockOut of stockSalvia May Night. An easily grown Sage, for dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers moist, humusy soils with good drainage, but also... Learn More
- Monarda Gardenview ScarletMonarda Gardenview scarlet£6.95Out of stockOut of stockMonarda is a hardy herbaceous perennial, also known as Bergamot. It is grown for their aromatic foliage and fascinating flowers. Monarda... Learn More
- Monarda SchneewittchenMonarda Schneewithchen£6.95Out of stockOut of stockMonarda is a hardy herbaceous perennial, also known as Bergamot. It is grown for their aromatic foliage and fascinating flowers. Monarda... Learn More
- Monarda Beauty of CobhamMonarda Beauty of Cobhan£6.95Out of stockOut of stockMonarda is a hardy herbaceous perennial, also known as Bergamot. It is grown for their aromatic foliage and fascinating flowers. Monarda Beauty of... Learn More
- Dianthus caryophyllus Yellow x 5Dianthus caryophyllus£9.50Out of stockOut of stockCarnations or Dianthus caryophyllus may be treated as annuals or short-lived perennials. It produces upright stems of fully double, florist-type... Learn More
- Asclepia tuberosa x 3Asclepias tuberosa£2.95Out of stockOut of stockAsclepia tuberose is also known as Silkweed or as Butterfly weed, it likes a sunny border and blooms with spectacular flowers heads laced with... Learn More
- Rudbeckia Goldsturm x 3Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm£4.50Out of stockOut of stockRudbeckia 'Gold Sturm' is also known as Black Eyed Susan it blooms with bright golden flowers on tall stems Learn More
- Echinacea purpurea Crimson Star x 3Echinacea purpurea 'Crimson Star'£3.25Out of stockOut of stockEchinacea also known as Rudbeckia purpurea or Cone Flower is a lovely perennial for the summer border. They flower from late summer onwards. Learn More
- Asclepia incarnata Cinderella x 3Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'£3.75Out of stockOut of stockA lovely border plant with a semi compact growth. Likes a sunny border and blooms with spectacular pink flowers heads laced with hundreds of tiny... Learn More
- Asclepia combo Tuberosa/Cinderella x 6£5.95Out of stockOut of stockWonderful combination of Silkweeds or Butterfly weed; they like a sunny border and blooms with striking long-lasting flowers heads laced with... Learn More
- Hemerocallis daylily Sabine BaurHemerocallis 'Sabine Baur'£5.50Out of stockOut of stockAn absolutely stunning Hemerocallis, Sabine Baur is pale peach with a deep burgundy eye and a ruffled edge. A re-blooming variety flowering for Learn More
- Echinops ritro Veitch's BlueEchinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'£3.75Out of stockOut of stockCommonly known as the 'Globe Thistle' Learn More
- Hemerocallis daylily Little GirlHemerocallis 'Little Girl'£2.25Out of stockOut of stockDaylily 'Little Girl' produce masses of brightly coloured sweetly scented trumpet shaped blooms from June until August on strong, erect stems. They... Learn More
- Hemerocallis daylily Salmon PinkHemerocallis 'Salmon Pink'£3.95Out of stockOut of stockEach beautiful salmon pink bloom lasts for just one day but it will be replaced day after day with another on the same stem. This lovely summer... Learn More
- Dianthus caryophyllusDianthus caryophyllus£3.25Out of stockOut of stockA very colourful, fragrant mixture of Dianthus caryophyllus for your border. They flower abundantly from July until late summer. Learn More
- Salvia St Johns FireSalvia Splendens£3.75Out of stockOut of stockSt. John’s Fire is one of the earliest and most dwarf and compact of all the Salvias. This easy to grow plant will attract many bees and... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Always LibertyHemerocallis Always Liberty£4.25Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Always Liberty has attractive pink flowers with a golden yellow centre surrounded by a pink-red halo. ... Learn More
- Hemerocallis BacabanaHemerocallis Bacabana£2.50Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Bacabana blooms with beautiful bright yellow flowers with lightly ruffled edges. ... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Bela LugosiHemerocallis Bela Lugosi£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Bela Lugosi is a beautiful variety, its deep purple flowers have a lime green throat. ... Learn More
- Hemerocallis BettylenHemerocallis Bettylen£4.95Out of stockOut of stockBettylen’ has beautiful burgundy/purple blooms with a serrated yellow edge and a green throat. ... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Black ArrowheadHemerocallis Black Arrowhead£3.50Out of stockOut of stockBlack Arrowhead is an unusually coloured, spider form Hemerocallis.... Learn More
- Hemerocallis Black Eyed SusanHemerocallis Black Eyed Susan£3.75Out of stockOut of stockHemerocallis Black Eyed Susan Learn More
All the art of attracting butterflies in his garden
For many people, watching butterflies twirling in the spring and summer in the garden can be an interesting or very relaxing time, for others to garden with butterflies to increase pollination has become a favorite game in view of the positive results that butterflies provide on the garden. Nowadays, gardening with butterflies has become one of the most popular hobbies. Here are a handful of easy-to-grow plants that will attract these majestic insects into your garden and some tips to make your particular garden a piece of biodiversity.
Create an environment for butterflies
Tip, plant your flowers or butterfly shrubs in a sunny place (5-6 hours each day), but also sheltered from the winds. Butterflies need the sun to warm up, but they do not want to feed in an area where they are constantly beaten by the wind that prevents them from quietly foraging the plants. It's also a good idea to place some flat stones in your sunny spot so that butterflies can pause from time to time.
Butterflies need water like everyone else. Keep a puddle of wet mud in a sunny spot, or fill a bucket of sand with enough water to make the sand wet.