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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. Displayed At ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-badminton-flower-show-2026/logo.webp) [RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-badminton-flower-show-2026) Gallery [ ![silverhand-butterfly-garden](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ad6f718a-3c04-4fe9-af85-ff88a275c634/conversions/silverhand-butterfly-garden-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ad6f718a-3c04-4fe9-af85-ff88a275c634/conversions/silverhand-butterfly-garden-gallery.webp) Plant List Larger images & Names Small images Click on a plant to enlarge/purchase Key Plants ![Buddleja](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c694c0d7-7eee-4bef-a1b9-8e010bcb167a/conversions/buddleja-icon.webp "Buddleja") ![Echinacea 'Butterfly Kisses'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cc08a9af-49b9-4367-bab9-d8ccac173b45/conversions/echinacea-butterfly-kisses-icon.webp "Echinacea 'Butterfly Kisses'") ![Frangula alnus](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5f405896-b5af-4f33-a94f-81a76f824617/conversions/frangula-alnus-icon.webp "Frangula alnus") ![Malus sylvestris](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8622c968-740a-47de-9f22-9b0dddb146c4/conversions/malus-sylvestris-icon.webp "Malus sylvestris") ![Salvia 'Amistad'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9fe18d1d-892a-4f14-a7c6-113c03007a35/conversions/salvia-amistad-icon.webp "Salvia 'Amistad'") ![Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/69feafe1-c431-492f-b8c9-657b03879174/conversions/scabiosa-butterfly-blue-icon.webp "Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'") ![Verbena](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2e71c5fd-771c-4d27-88ba-0d98645cfd21/conversions/verbena-icon.webp "Verbena") ![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 → Designers [ ![](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) Landscaper [ ![](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) Advertisement: