Buzzing with colour: Bee-loving perennials for your garden

Support the bees and brighten your borders with these vibrant, nectar-rich perennials – all available now at both Bexley Garden Centres. For delivery, call 020 8309 1442 or 01322 521314.

If you’re looking to create a pollinator paradise, perennials are a fantastic place to start. These reliable plants return year after year and provide a steady source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Here’s a roundup of some of our top picks this season:

Salvia ‘Amistad’

Tall, striking spires of deep purple flowers on almost black stems – a real magnet for bees and a bold feature for beds or containers.

Blooms all summer with minimal fuss.

---

Geum

Cheerful and long-flowering, Geums come in fiery oranges and reds that bees love. Perfect for adding pops of colour to the front of borders.

Deadhead regularly to prolong the show.

---

Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily)

These bright magenta blooms bring a tropical feel and offer long-lasting colour. Popular with bees and great as cut flowers too.

Compact varieties are ideal for pots or smaller gardens.

---

Hardy Geraniums (Cranesbill)

These soft, lilac-pink blooms are low maintenance, ground-covering and a firm favourite with pollinators.

Great for underplanting roses or filling gaps in borders.

---

Nepeta (Catmint)

Not just for cats! These purple-blue flowers are irresistible to bees and bloom for weeks on end.

Softly scented foliage makes it great for pathways and edges.

---

Icelandic Poppies (Papaver nudicaule)

Delicate, papery petals in glowing oranges and yellows sway in the breeze and offer easy access for foraging bees.

Plant in sunny spots with well-drained soil.

---

🌸 Bee-Friendly Tip:

Plant in clusters to make flowers easier to find, avoid pesticides, and choose a mix of early, mid and late flowering varieties for season-long food.

Let your garden come alive with the gentle hum of pollinators – it’s good for nature and good for the soul. 🐝💛