Botanically known as Gypsophila paniculata, the baby’s breath flower is a spring perennial flower that is native to the regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Featuring star-shaped white flowers, these blooms are extensively used in the floristry industry and in flower corsages. Symbolic of the idea of love and purity, the baby’s breath flowers are […]

Part of the Ranunculaceae family, the baneberry flowers are scientifically known as Actaea and are native to the regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. These flowers grow up to a height of 2-6 feet and feature clusters of white flowers and attached berries, which are toxic for ingestion, hence the name. Baneberry flowers are […]

Botanically known as Berberis vulgaris L, barberry flowers are small, cup-shaped, fragrant blooms that are native to East Asia. These deciduous shrubs reach up to a height of 6 feet, are planted as ground cover, and are associated with the meaning of survival and resilience. The barberry flowers are best grown in full sun to […]

Basil, botanically known as Ocimum basilicum, is a member of the mint family and renowned for its fresh and aromatic leaves used for culinary purposes. Apart from the leaves, this culinary herb grows small white flowers in late summer, which are a sign of the plant maturing. Ideally, these flowers have a floral scent and […]

The bearberry flower is a part of the Ericaceae family and botanically known as Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. These low-growing evergreen shrubs are native to North America, Europe and Asia and feature small pink, bell-shaped flowers and red, edible berries which are used for culinary purposes like making jams and jellies. Grown mainly as ground cover, these […]

Commonly known as monarda, the bee balm flower is a genus of flowering plants which is native to North America. Featuring spiky two-lipped flowers in the colours red, pink and purple, these summer flowers are pollinating magnets and attract a variety of insects and hummingbirds to the garden, making them ecologically beneficial. These tubular-shaped flowers […]

Scientifically known as Ophrys apifera, the bee orchid is one of the most unique flowers native to the UK. The flowers resemble a real bee resting on the petals, which adds both to their unique appearance and pollinating ability. While majorly visited by beneficial insects, these flowers can pollinate on their own as well. The […]

Campanula, commonly known as bellflower, is a genus of flowering plants which features both annual and perennial flower types. These summer-blooming flowers grow bell-shaped blooms, hence the name in the colours blue, purple and white. Great as a pollinating plant, bellflower thrives in full sun to partial shade and is one of the very few […]

Part of the Lamiaceae, betony is botanically known as Betonica officinalis and also referred to as wood betony. These herbaceous flowers are perfect to be planted in grasslands and meadows in partially shaded locations with moderate watering, as they are drought-tolerant once established and overwatering can lead to root rot. The purple tubular flowers bloom […]