By  Gurpreet Singh | October 14, 2025

9 Flowers for a wildlife-friendly winter garden

Winter gardens can still be full of life. Planting these flowers will attract birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife during cold months.

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Winter Jasmine

Bright yellow blooms attract bees and hoverflies, providing early nectar when few other plants flower during winter months.

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Hellebores

Hellebores bloom in deep winter, attracting bees and early-emerging pollinators seeking nectar during scarce floral conditions.

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Snowdrops

Delicate white flowers appeal to bees, providing one of the first nectar sources in late winter.

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Mahonia

Clusters of fragrant yellow flowers draw bees, hoverflies and sometimes butterflies, providing vital winter nectar.

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Winter Heath

This low-growing plant attracts bees and small pollinating insects, brightening gardens while supporting wildlife throughout winter.

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Viburnum tinus

White-pink clusters of flowers attract bees, butterflies and occasionally hoverflies, helping pollinators survive colder months.

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Camellia japonica

Large, colourful blooms appeal to bees and occasionally butterflies, adding nectar to winter wildlife diets.

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Witch Hazel

Golden, fragrant winter flowers attract late-season bees and insects, providing one of the last nectar sources before spring.

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