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In response to the national emergency declared by Butterfly Conservation, every element in this border is chosen to give butterflies what they need to thrive: nectar-rich plants for adult specimens, host plants for caterpillars and sheltered spaces that offer protection from predators and harsh weather. A small area of hard standing allows access without disturbing these delicate creatures, and a sunken bench offers a relaxing place to watch, count and appreciate the role of plants in supporting biodiversity. As the show takes place just a week before the 2026 Big Butterfly Count (17 July-9 August), the garden invites renewed commitment to protecting these vital pollinators. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Emma Atkinson](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/emma-atkinson/profile_photo.webp?v=42f8f914-167b-4ceb-a079-9228d30195bb) Emma Atkinson Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/emma-atkinson) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/399023c2-6c42-4e16-a5f6-7ac8cc7c32f7/conversions/PXL_20260708_163900097-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bacdcc2d-107f-497a-bbe9-2f50d8fde0ba/conversions/PXL_20260708_163902293-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/51d210e5-d1c9-4ce3-8c4f-a635a76677da/conversions/PXL_20260708_163905189-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6c45fba3-c597-447b-bfe7-626889515ae1/conversions/PXL_20260708_163914089-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/95597328-f11b-4dbf-b140-09b2820184a2/conversions/PXL_20260708_163908056-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ec7a4296-9c4c-4b39-a63e-6444a613206c/conversions/PXL_20260708_163921303-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fca6c99e-2993-4583-a414-38b221a2427c/conversions/PXL_20260708_163924487-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bf0e7df5-4d9f-4ef7-8290-b7b4126c26ff/conversions/PXL_20260708_163850414.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ad6f718a-3c04-4fe9-af85-ff88a275c634/conversions/silverhand-butterfly-garden-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 7 ![Buddleja](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c694c0d7-7eee-4bef-a1b9-8e010bcb167a/conversions/buddleja-thumbnail.webp) Buddleja ![Echinacea 'Butterfly Kisses'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cc08a9af-49b9-4367-bab9-d8ccac173b45/conversions/echinacea-butterfly-kisses-thumbnail.webp) Echinacea 'Butterfly Kisses' ![Frangula alnus](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5f405896-b5af-4f33-a94f-81a76f824617/conversions/frangula-alnus-thumbnail.webp) Frangula alnus ![Malus sylvestris](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8622c968-740a-47de-9f22-9b0dddb146c4/conversions/malus-sylvestris-thumbnail.webp) Malus sylvestris ![Salvia 'Amistad'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9fe18d1d-892a-4f14-a7c6-113c03007a35/conversions/salvia-amistad-thumbnail.webp) Salvia 'Amistad' ![Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/69feafe1-c431-492f-b8c9-657b03879174/conversions/scabiosa-butterfly-blue-thumbnail.webp) Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' ![Verbena](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2e71c5fd-771c-4d27-88ba-0d98645cfd21/conversions/verbena-thumbnail.webp) Verbena ![]() Buy this plant → Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Sustainable Garden Solutions](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/sustainable-garden-solutions/logo.webp?v=173e7bfe-9a89-4835-ab52-0811e66729c4) Sustainable Garden Solutions ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/sustainable-garden-solutions) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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