Naturalistic neighbours

Mix 'n match these natural beauties to create a lush touch of wildness

● FOXGLOVES Bees love hunting for nectar in foxgloves – a part-shade lover that flowers June-July. It loves moist, humus-rich soil. H2m (6½ft) S60cm (2ft)

● OPIUM POPPIES Bright colours and abundant pollen attract bees and other insects to the opium poppy. Great for sunny spots. H1m (3ft) S50cm (20in)

● LYTHRUM VIRGATUM Clumping purple loosestrife is an excellent perennial that’s much loved by pollinators. Ideal for pond banks and sunny spots. H90cm (3ft) S45cm (18in)

● PYRACANTHA The bright berries of pyracantha are popular with birds in autumn. It needs a sunny spot with well-drained soil. H3m (10ft) S3m (10ft)

● ECHINACEA Long-flowering echinacea is useful for dotting through drifts. Birds will flock to the seedheads. H1.5m (5ft) S45cm (18in)

● CANDELABRA PRIMULAS These nectar-rich flowers need damp conditions and part shade to thrive. Dazzling flower colours. H50cm-1m (20in-3ft) S10-50cm (4-20in)

● FRITILLARIES Fritillaries are a butterfly magnet, with flowers in April and May. It loves moist ground and full sun or partial shade. H30cm (12in) S8cm (3in)

● SAXIFRAGE Soften path edges and rockeries with this dainty evergreen plant. It needs a sunny spot and moist but well-drained soil. H10cm (4in) S30cm (12in)

● VERBENA BONARIENSIS Tall-growing and airy, verbena will keep butterflies fluttering from flower to flower all summer. It prefers full sun. H2m (6½ft) S45cm (18in)