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Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

Best plants for early spring pollinators – 5 nectar-rich species to support bees and butterflies, plus expert advice on how to grow them

Helleborus (Rodney Davey Marbled Group) ‘Anna’s Red’.

There is something special about those first flowers of spring. Small moments of beauty and calm before the rush and chaos of the growing season. When working as a professional gardener, the site of crocus flowers was enough to lift the spirits - their dew-soaked flowers a reminder that the seasons are soon to change.

Crocus blooms and many flowering plants add more than just beauty to backyard, however, they are also vital lifelines for early-to-rise spring pollinators. Choosing nectar-rich plants for your plot can make all the difference during this challenging, and lean, time.

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