A Seasonal Guide to Planting Flowers

Spring: A Season of Renewal

Spring in the UK marks a vibrant beginning to the gardening season, filled with the promise of new growth. As temperatures rise and the first green shoots emerge, spring flowers like Bluebells, Primroses, and Wood Anemones provide essential nectar and pollen for early-emerging pollinators such as solitary bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Planting these native flowers not only adds colour and vitality to your garden but also supports the critical early life stages of these essential pollinators, fostering a living connection between your garden and the broader ecosystem.

Summer in the UK brings a crescendo of colour and activity to the garden. As temperatures warm and days lengthen, an array of native flowers like Foxgloves, Poppies, and Lavender burst into bloom, providing a rich feast for bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The buzz of bees and the flutter of butterflies become a harmonious symphony, symbolising the vitality of the season.

By planting these summer-blooming native species, gardeners can support a diverse range of pollinators while enjoying a garden that's alive with movement, fragrance, and beauty.