Here are ten of the best pollinating plants in the UK for the month of July:
- Foxglove (Digitalis): Foxglove produces tall spikes of tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white that are particularly attractive to bees. The flowers are a great source of nectar and pollen.
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera): Honeysuckle produces clusters of tubular flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and white that are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are a great source of nectar.
- Buddleia (Buddleja): Buddleia, also known as butterfly bush, produces large clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white that are particularly attractive to butterflies. The flowers are a great source of nectar.
- Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus): Cornflower produces clusters of blue, pink, and white flowers that are very attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are a great source of nectar and pollen.
- Marjoram (Origanum majorana): Marjoram produces clusters of pink or purple flowers that are very attractive to bees. The flowers are a great source of nectar and pollen.
- Phlox (Phlox paniculata): Phlox produces clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white that are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are a great source of nectar and pollen.
- Red valerian (Centranthus ruber): Red valerian produces clusters of red, pink, or white flowers that are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are a great source of nectar and pollen.
- Scabious (Scabiosa): Scabious produces clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers that are very attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are a great source of nectar and pollen.
By planting these and other pollinator-friendly plants in your garden, you can help support local populations of bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.