Dianthus Dianthus includes popular varieties like carnations, pinks, and Sweet William, known for their frilly petals in shades of pink, red, white, and purple. "Scented flowers into early summer ...

reports the Express. Purple plants such as lavender and buddleia are ideal as bees can see this colour most easily. Fiona also recommends growing a variety of trees, shrubs, climbers, and bushes ...