Flowers H & I & K

P -- good source of pollen
N-- good source of nectar
* -- excellent for bees

 

Hamamelis P
Hamamelis, commonly known as witch hazel, produces delicate blooms with intoxicating scent in the depths of winter
Hamamelis or witch hazel
Hebe *N
Veronica, huge range of half-hardy shrubs and woody perenials.
Hebe or Veronica
Hedera *NP
Ivy. Important source of nectar and pollen in late autumn. Birds love the berries and nesting places.
Hedera or Ivy
Helianthus NP
Helianthus
Helleborus NP
begin to flower as shrubs such as Camellia open, and as the spring bulbs like snowdrops
Hydrangea NP
Hydrangea
Hypericum *P
Rose of Sharon or St. John's Wort. Easy shrub with large cup-shaped golden yellow flowers carried in profusion June to September.
Hypericum or St.John wort
 
Iberis NP
commonly known as candytufts. Used in Homeopathy for nervousness and muscle soreness
Iberis or Candytuffs
Ilex NP
Commonly known as Holly
Ilex or Holly
Impatiens *NP
Busy Lizzie and Balsam. Lovely flowers in a large range of bold colours, June to September
Impatiens or Busy Lizzie
 
Kniphophia *NP
Red Hot Poker, Hardy perennial with spectacular firey 'torches' of flowers June to October.
Kniphophia or Red Hot Poker