Herbs for pollinators:

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Pollinator-friendly herbs are essential for a thriving, biodiverse garden. Our peat-free and pesticide-free collection features high-quality varieties like Hyssop and Lavender, specifically chosen to support wildlife from late winter to autumn. These provide essential forage for vital pollinators whilst adding fresh flavours to your kitchen

Seasonal Nectar Lifelines

Ideal for: Continuous nectar from late winter to autumn.

Late Winter: Rosemary, Winter Savory, Violas provide critical high-energy food for queen bees in February & March.

Summer: Lavender 'Bee Zee', Catnip Mint, and Oregano Compact offer essential nectar landing platforms during peak butterfly activity.

Close-up of Rosemary 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' in flower, showing narrow, dark green leaves and small, two-lipped light blue flowers blooming along the stems.
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary Hedge 9 Pack
£27.00
£27.00
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Young green Catnip leaves, healthy herb plant.
Nepeta cataria
Catnip Mint
£3.95
£3.95
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Viola tricolor
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Viola tricolor
Viola tricolor
£3.95
£3.95
close up of pink flowers from a Salvia rosmarinus plant
Salvia rosmarinus 'Roseus'
Pink Rosemary
£3.95
£3.95
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Winter Savory
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Satureja montana
Winter Savory
£3.95
£3.95
Lavender Bee Zee Dark Blue Lavender Bee Zee Dark Blue
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Bee Zee Dark Blue'
Lavender Bee Zee Dark Blue
£4.00
£4.00
Oregano Compact
Origanum vulgare 'compactum'
Oregano Compact
£3.95
£3.95
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Thyme Collection- 6 Thyme varieties
Thyme Collection- 6 Thyme varieties
£20.00
£20.00
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A tall Bronze Fennel plant with feathery copper-bronze foliage and yellow umbel flowers, ideal for back-of-border planting. Grown in a recyclable pot in the UK by Kitchen Garden Plant Centre.
Foeniculum vulgare Purpureum
Bronze Fennel
£3.95
£3.95
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Yarrow Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
£3.95
£3.95
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Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Pot Marigold
£3.95
£3.95
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Parsley Curled
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley Curled
£3.95
£3.95
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Dill 'Hera'
Anethum graveolens ‘Hera’
Dill 'Hera'
£3.95
£3.95
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Nasturtium 'Empress of India'
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Tropaeolum majus ‘Empress of India’
Nasturtium 'Empress of India'
£5.00
£5.00
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel
£3.95
£3.95
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Japanese Parsley Japanese Parsley
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Cryptotaenia japonica
Japanese Parsley
£4.00
£4.00
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
Petroselinum crispum ‘Italian Flat Leaf’
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
£3.95
£3.95
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Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Chervil
£3.95
£3.95
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Natural Pest Controllers

Ideal for: Pesticide-free aphid control. 
Flat-topped umbels of Fennel, Dill, Yarrow (Achillea), Parsley are essential landing platforms for hoverflies and ladybirds. The adults pollinate and the larvae are voracious predators of garden pests. Planting Calendula and Nasturtium further boosts these natural, chemical-free defences. 

Specialist Biodiversity

Ideal for: Supporting rare solitary bees and moths

Providing high-sugar plants like Borage, Hyssop, and Musk Mallow provide superb forage for specialist bees. At night Evening Primrose and Buddleia Mint release scents that attract vital nocturnal pollinators like moths, ensuring a 24-hour wildlife sanctuary.

Musk Mallow Musk Mallow
Malva moschata
Musk Mallow
£6.45
£6.45
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Rock Rose
Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
Rock Rose
£3.95
£3.95
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Chicory
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Cichorium intybus var. intybus
Chicory
£5.00
£5.00
Evening Primrose Evening Primrose
Oenothera biennis
Evening Primrose
£4.95
£4.95
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Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew
£3.95
£3.95
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A hardy native Red Valerian plant with bushy blueish-green leaves and dense clusters of vibrant pinkish-red flowers
Centranthus ruber var. coccineus
Red Valerian
£3.95
£3.95
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A vibrant Borage plant with textured grey-green leaves and brilliant blue star-shaped edible flowers. Sold in a recyclable pot in the UK by Kitchen Garden Plant Centre. 
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Borago officinalis
Borage
£3.95
£3.95
Hyssop
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Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
£3.95
£3.95
Buddleia Mint
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Mentha longifolia ‘Buddleia Mint’
Buddleia Mint
£3.95
£3.95
Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'
Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'
Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'
£3.95
£3.95
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Explore our pollinator herb collections for detailed growing guides and variety information:

Rosemary Plants - Year-round nectar from upright, prostrate, and scented varieties

Thyme Plants - Ground cover and culinary varieties for spring and summer blooms

Sage Plants - Culinary, ornamental, and fruit-scented varieties for late spring

Mint Plants - Spearmint, peppermint, and specialty varieties

Pollinator Herbs at a Glance 
Primary Benefit Year-round nectar & natural, pesticide-free pest control
Pollinators Supported

Bees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings & Moths
High Nectar Value Rosemary, Lavender 'Bee Zee', Hyssop, Borage, Fennel
Natural Pest Control Dill, Yarrow (Achillea), Parsley, Calendula, Nasturtium
Flowering Period Late Winter (Rosemary) through Late Autumn (Echinacea)
Eco-Credentials 100% Peat-Free & Pesticide-Free, Recyclable Pots,Cardboard Packaging

Five Ways To Use Pollinator Herbs 

Create a Nectar Border:

  • Mix Achillea 'Summer Pastels' with Agastache, Sage, Garlic Chives, Thyme, and Oregano. This combination provides high-sugar forage for both long and short-tongued bees, creating a diverse source of nectar that stays productive for months.

Plant a Pollinator Highway:

  • Use Upright Rosemary or Lavender to create an aromatic hedge. These act as essential flight paths for bees and butterflies moving through your garden.

Grow Edible Flowers:

  • Varieties like Borage, Cornflower, and Nasturtium offer nectar-rich blooms the bees will love and you will too when you add them to a salad for a splash of pesticide-free colour.

Natural Pest Control Zones:

  • Interplant Fennel, Dill, and Yarrow near your vegetables. These attract hoverflies and ladybirds, providing a chemical-free defence against aphids.

Small Space Urban Pit Stops: 

  • Use Prostrate Rosemary, Compact Thyme, or Musk Mallow in pots. These provide vital food sources in for urban pollinators and specialist moths on balconies and small patios. 

Planting & care guide

Location

Choose your brightest, sunniest spot. To produce nectar, these plants need significant energy from the sun.

Succession

Select a mix of varieties that flower at different times (e.g., Rosemary for spring, Lavender for summer, Sage for autumn) for a continuous food supply.

Pesticide-Free Maintenance

Avoid all pesticides, as these are harmful to wildlife. Allowing some pests to emerge encourages natural predators to feed; it is all part of a healthy, natural cycle of life.

Harvesting

Allow some herbs to fully flower rather than harvesting all the fresh growth. This ensures a reliable nectar source for bees and butterflies.

Deadheading

If you remove faded flowers, many varieties will produce a second flush of blooms, extending the feeding season into late summer.

Frequently Asked Questions: Herbs for Pollinators 

Are your pollinator herbs grown with pesticides?

No, we never use pesticides. To truly support biodiversity, all our plants are grown 100% pesticide-free. This ensures they are safe for the bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects you are trying to protect as well as ourselves.  To match these eco-credentials, we also grow peat-free and wrap our herbs in cardboard for safe online transport to your home.
Which herbs help with natural pest control?

Herbs like Fennel, Dill, Parsley and Yarrow are magnets for hoverflies and ladybirds. While the adults pollinate, their larvae act as natural pest controllers by eating thousands of aphids.
Which herbs are best for bees?

Rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage, and oregano are all excellent choices. For maximum nectar supply, specialist herbs like Hyssop and Borage are world-renowned for their high sugar content. 
When do pollinator herbs flower?

Our collection of herbs ensures a plentiful nectar from late winter through to late autumn. Rosemary and Winter Savory start the season in February, followed by the Lavender and Mints in summer, and Echinacea in late autumn. 
Can I grow pollinator herbs in containers?

Absolutely! Most pollinator herbs thrive in pots. This is especially useful for vigorous growers like Mint or for placing Lavender on a sunny balcony to provide an urban wildlife refuge.
Do I need to avoid harvesting if I want to support pollinators?

No, you can harvest for culinary use and still support pollinators. Simply leave some stems to flower and avoid cutting all the fresh growth at once so insects always have a food source.

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