Create Your Own Pollinator Paradise

Create Your Own Pollinator Paradise

The summer is here and it’s time to create a buzz!

We're ready to help you turn your garden into a vibrant and buzzing pollinator paradise! We have everything you need to attract Bees, Hummingbirds, and Butterflies — bringing life and colour to your outdoor oasis.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, GARDENWORKS has carefully curated a list of the most popular pollinator plants that are sure to generate a flutter of activity.

 

Bring Home Buzzing Bees

Bees are vital pollinators for our garden's health, and we've got just the plants to make them feel at home!

ANNUALS

  • Dahlias
  • Fuchsia
  • Sunflowers
  • Salvia
  • Zinnias 
  • Marigolds

PERENNIALS

  • Yarrow 
  • Heather
  • Cat Mint 
  • Aster
  • Fox Glove
  • Coneflower 
  • Lupine
  • Stonecrop Sedum 
  • Black Eyed Susan 
  • Lavender 

SHRUBS

  • Barberry
  • Butterfly Bush 
  • Honeysuckle 
  • Rose Mallow
  • Rhododendron
  • California Lilac

 

A Flutter of Fun with These Butterfly Favourites

Butterflies add an enchanting touch of magic to any garden, and we've selected the perfect plants to entice them.

ANNUALS

  • Cosmos
  • Heliotrope
  • Lantana 
  • Marigold
  • Zinnia 

PERENNIALS

  • Hyssop 
  • Marguerite Daisy 
  • Milkweed
  • Tickseed
  • Candytuft
  • Spanish Lavender 
  • Lupine
  • Mallow
  • Cat Mint 
  • Phlox
  • Stonecrop

SHRUBS

  • Butterfly Bush 
  • Dogwood
  • Lilac
  • Viburnum

 

Create a Hummingbird Haven

If you've ever witnessed the grace and beauty of a Hummingbird, you know how captivating they can be! To create a haven for these little aerial acrobats, consider incorporating the following plants.

ANNUALS

  • Cannas
  • Lantana
  • Snapdragons
  • Verbena 
  • Petunia
  • Fuchsia 

PERENNIALS

  • Crocosmia
  • Coral Bells
  • Trumpet Vine
  • Bee Balm 
  • Hollyhock 
  • Corydalis

SHRUBS

  • Weigela
  • Flowering Currant 
  • Cotoneaster

 

Many of these plants have versatile charms that can attract a wide array of buzzing visitors to your garden. So, while you're busy creating a paradise specific for Bees, Hummingbirds, and/or Butterflies, don't be surprised if you get a delightful mix of pollinators.

Any questions? Pop into your local GARDENWORKS today and one of our plant experts would be more than happy to assist you. You can also find more information on our TIP SHEET found here.

Happy gardening!

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