RHS plant of the year

Last post 21-06-2012 11:44 AM by Susiq. 3 replies.

• 01/06/2012 03:39 PM
  Gill Location: Buckinghamshire Joined on: 01 Jun 2012 Posts: 1	Reply | Contact Can anyone tell me if the new perennial foxglove, nominated RHS plant of theyear 2012, which has been described as completely sterile, produces nectar? I am interested to know whether this plant is any good for our bees? Thank you

• 21/06/2012 08:44 AM	In reply to
  Julie Location: London Joined on: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 410	Reply | Contact  According to this page it is a "magnet for bees".

• 21/06/2012 09:40 AM	In reply to
  Jeraldine Location: Joined on: 23 May 2012 Posts: 13	Reply | Contact Beautiful flower.. but I really hate bees

• 21/06/2012 11:44 AM	In reply to
  Susiq Location: Northumberland Joined on: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 3,125	Reply | Contact Sadly Jeraldine, we need to give our bees every bit of help that we possibly can, without them, we would be in a very sorry state. I think the uk has already lost over 200 species of bees in recent years. So be brave and get planting some bee friendly plants