Plants in 'The birds and the bees' scheme

An unusual Buddleia which has scented, orange pom-pom like flowers in spring and early summer. This semi-evergreen shrub is a true magnet for butterflies and bees in the garden, and can grow up to 4 x 4 metres, though it can also be kept at a smaller size if pruned back after flowering (and not in the new year, as this will remove flowering branches). Best in a sunny, well-drained soil, and able to withstand windy or seaside conditions. 3 L container

An evergreen shrub with long, glossy leaves and sprays of honey-scented green blooms in summer. This plant will grow in very harsh conditions, from dry shade to full sun, and also only metres from the sea. It can grow quite large, and if this happens after a few years, it's best to cut it down to the ground to let it start again, as pruning makes it look ungainly. A fabulous foliage plant, giving a tropical feel to any garden. The sap can cause a mild rash. This affects some people more than others. Wear gloves and long sleeves if and when pruning. small plants in a 2L container.

This is a blend of wild flowers specifically aimed at attracting and helping birds. It offers a source of food very early in the season and throughout the winter. Linen seeds are particularly early and are very popular with birds. This is followed by the season of sorghum, millet and sunflower - preferred foods of goldfinches and chaffinches. Note: Once flowering is over, allow the flowers to stand throughout the winter - and enjoy watching birds find a fsource of food in the dried seed heads. Chop down to near ground level in late winter / early spring. This is an annual mix, and some plants may self-sow.

Average Height: + 80cm. There is enough seed in each packet for 30 square metres, but as the seed has no sow by date it can be kept and used year after year on smaller areas. Sowing time: March to June. Sow into weed-free, cultivated soil. If you need to clear the soil first, use a non-chemical weedkiller such as Irish Organic Weedkiller. €5.00 nationwide delivery charge, applicable once on any order, regardless of the number of items ordered.

A seed mix designed specially to attract butterflies to your garden. This see mix contains 18 annual and perennial flowering species specifically designed to offer butterflies shelter and an area in which to establish themselves.  This mixture consists of clover and corn cockle with their attractive flowers, as well as dill, which is attractive to caterpillars.  Some of the species included in this mix are Anethum graveolens, Agrostemma githago, Trifolium repens and Onobrychis sativa. 

Note: There is enough seed in each packet for 30 square metres, but as the seed has no sow by date it can be kept and used year after year on smaller areas. Average height: 80 cms; Sowing time: September to October or from March to June. Preparation: Seeds should be sown into cultivated, weed-free soil. To clear soil you can use a non-chemical weedkiller such as that made by Irish Organic Weedkiller. Maintenance: To keep the wild flowers coming back year after year, cut down to 10cm above ground in late winter / early spring and remove the green waste 10 days later. €5.00 nationwide delivery charge, applicable once on any order, regardless of the number of items ordered.

A tall, very airy herb with grean, feathery foliage, which produces flat flowerheads of yellow flowers in summer. Grow in poor, dry sunny soil, and cut down to the ground during the winter. All parts are edible. Tastes as good as it looks. Culinary uses with fish, pork, salads and barbecues. Small 9 cms pot.