Yarrow

Yarrow is a common flower of roadsides, hedgerows, grasslands, and scrubby areas where the soil is inclined to being dry and chalky. It is one the perennials in our mix, flowering from June to September #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson18 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral, Drained, Cornwall, Devon

Common Knapweed

Common Knapweed is a really tough wildflower that can grow in a range of soils. It is a real favourite of our pollinating insect friends and looks beautiful too. It is one of our perennials and usually flowers from July to September #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson17 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral, Wetland, Drained

Wild Carrot

Wild Carrot offers a flat, white blossom with a red spot in the centre. The white root smells like carrot and has a range of medicinal uses! It will flower in its second year from June to August #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson16 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, Loam, Sand, Neutral, Drained

Lady’s Bedstraw

Lady's bedstraw was historically widespread through Great Britain and is a very important pollinator. Its beautiful yellow flowers provide a scent of honey to our countryside from June to September. Lady’s Bedstraw is one the annuals from our mix and will help #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson15 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Alkaline, Neutral, Drained

Rough Hawkbit

Rough Hawkbit is on the Royal Horticultural Society's list as 'Perfect for Pollinators'. It is one of the perennials from our mix. Flowering from June, right through to early autumn, Rough Hawkbit will help bring #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson14 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Alkaline, Neutral, Drained, Devon

Oxeye Daisy

Oxeye Daisy is a beautiful and recognisable pollinator and is one of our perennials. One for the children and one for the bees it flowers from June to September. Oxeye Daisy will certainly help to #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson13 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Alkaline, Neutral, Wetland, Drained, Devon, Cornwall, Acidic

Ribwort Plantain

Ribwort Plantain can be found all over Britain's grasslands and is well adapted to all soils. It is one of our perennials and flowers from April to October. Ribwort Plantain is a great pollinator's friend and will help #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson12 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Alkaline, Neutral, Drained, Devon, Cornwall, Acidic

Cowslip

Cowslip provides a beautiful drooping yellow flower and is a big friend of a range of wildlife. It usually flowers from April to May and is a perennial. Cowslip is on the Royal Horticultural Society's list of perfect for pollinators and will help #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson11 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Alkaline, Neutral, Drained, Acidic

Self Heal

Selfheal is a common herb in Britain and has a long use of historical, medicinal uses. Selfheal is on the Royal Horticultural Society's 'Perfect for Pollinators' list. It is one of our perennials and usually flowers from June to August #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson10 December 2017Dorset, General, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Alkaline, Neutral, Drained, Acidic, Wetland, Dev, Devon, Cornwall

Corn Marigold

Corn Marigold is native to the UK since at least the Iron age and provides a wonderful flash of bright yellow to your wildflower meadow. It is one of the annuals in our mix and will flower from June to October. Corn Marigold is perfect for pollinators #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson10 December 2017Dorset, General, Wiltshire, Chalk, Neutral, Drained, Somerset, Hampshire, Clay, Cornwall, Loam, Devon, Wetland, Acidic

Yellow Rattle

Yellow Rattle is a bee and butterfly friendly British Wildflower that is on the Royal Horticultural Society's list as 'Perfect for Pollinators'. It is one of the annuals from our mix. Yellow Rattle will be flowering from May to August so it's a big help to #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson9 December 2017Dorset, General, Wiltshire, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Alkaline, Neutral, Drained, Acidic, Wetland, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Hampshire

Common Sorrel

Common Sorrel is not specifically included as a bee attractor but adds to a good wildflower meadow. It attracts butterflies! This flower usually comes in the second year as it is a perennial and flowers from May to June #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson8 December 2017Dorset, General, Wiltshire, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Neutral, Drained, Acidic, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Hampshire

Salad Burnet

Salad Burnet is a great friend of the butterfly and the bee. It can also help in the kitchen bring many a dish to life as a locally sourced herb flavouring. Salad Burnet is one of the perennials in our mix and usually flowers from May to September #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson7 December 2017Dorset, General, Wiltshire, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Neutral, Drained, Somerset, Hampshire, Clay, Alkaline

White Campion

White Campion is a fantastic addition to any wildflower meadow. It’s delicate flowers provide food for lots of pollinators! It will flower in its second year from May to September. White Campion can be found our Beebomb mix and will help #bringthebeesback.

Ben Davidson6 December 2017Dorset, General, Wiltshire, Sand, Chalk, Neutral, Drained, Somerset, Hampshire, Clay, Cornwall, Acidic, Alkaline, Wetland

Red Campion

Red Campion’s brilliant pink flowers are beautiful and great for pollinators. Red Campion is one of our annuals and has a long flowering period usually from April to August! It can grow in semi-shade and will certainly help us #bringthebeesback

Ben Davidson5 December 2017Dorset, General, Wiltshire, Sand, Chalk, Neutral, Drained, Somerset, Hampshire, Clay, Cornwall, Alkaline, Wetland