Summer Flowering Bulbs

Planting summer-flowering bulbs in UK gardens supports wildlife by providing rich nectar sources during peak activity. Alliums, lilies, and gladioli attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, while their foliage shelters insects. Crocosmia and agapanthus offer tubular blooms perfect for pollinators, especially long-tongued bees. Dahlias (single or open varieties) are excellent for butterflies and beetles. Bulbs like camassia thrive in damp areas, supporting a wider range of insects. By planting summer bulbs, gardeners extend the flowering season, ensuring pollinators have food when spring blooms fade. These plants also add structure to gardens, creating microhabitats for beetles, spiders, and other small wildlife.