Watch Monty Don plant his version of a pollinator-friendly border.
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Monty successionally plants pollinator-friendly flowers to ensure there’s a constant supply of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators. Watch as he plants some of his pollinator-friendly favourites such as globe thistles, achilleas and cerinthe, while explaining how they benefit the gardener as much as the insects.
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year in 2011, this beautiful shrub blooms for months on end, with white flowers which have striking blue backs. Best suited to beds and borders, in full sun or partial shade.
Part two in the series, this online Masterclass and live Q&A will teach you how and why to prune your plants in summer. Tickets £15 (or save 15 per cent on series).
Named Plant of the Century at the 100th RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this reliable and easy to grow perennial flowers prolifically from June to October with blue, saucer-shaped blooms.
