10 Most Beautiful Types of Flowers Native to the UK

There is a reason while people from the UK refer to the rest of Europe as “The Continent.” Due to the British Isles being physically separated from the rest of Europe, many things are different there. It forms a kind of separation from the rest both for the people and the ecosystem.

This is why the UK has an array of interesting flowers that are native only to this land. There are many wildflowers that only grow here and represent a symbol for the area that they grow in. People have kept these flowers for centuries and still value them today.

Some people even regard these native types of wildflowers as a national treasure, and they’re popular so much, so there are UK flower shops that sell and deliver them to you.

Here are some of the most known wildflowers native to the UK!

1. Corn Marigold

Corn Marigolds are tiny and colorful flowers. They usually grow in newly cultivated areas under the impact of the sun. These wildflowers usually grow alongside other types of flowers and look specifically beautiful when they are mixed and spread across the field. This also means that you can mix them up with other types of flowers in a bouquet.

2. Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle is a type of flower which grows in woodland and alongside hedgerows. It is one of the most common flowers found on the British Isles and is not only beautiful but also very unique. It grows in the summer, but compared to some other species, can even last during autumn.

3. Hemp Agrimony

Hemp Agrimonies are tall and very beautiful flowers native to Britain. They usually grow in damp areas, where there is not a lot of light. You can find them in woodlands, ponds and alongside rivers. It is a type of flower that is used to the unique weather conditions of Britain but is also the favorite of most butterflies in the area.

4. Lesser Celandine

The Lesser Celandine are usually the first flowers that you see spring up in the year. They have a very recognizable look with their star, leaf shape, and yellow hue. You can find them in woodlands, ditches, smaller paths and stream banks. But they are also a staple of many hedgerows and gardens of the area.

5. Viper’s Bugloss

Opposed to many other flowers native to the UK, Viper’s Bugloss prefers the sun. So you can find it in dry and sunny areas where it usually thrives in. It is a very beautiful biennial type of flower that usually blooms in late summer.

6. Oxeye Daisy

The Oxeye Daisy is one of the more popular flowers from the British region. You may be familiar with pictures of entire fields covered with this type of flower. It starts growing in spring and you can find it through the entire summer so it is also easy to find, as it is available throughout the better part of the year.

7. Bugle

Bugle is a very beautiful type of a flower that has adapted and grows in all kinds of conditions. Due to the different weather conditions in England, this flower can grow both in damp and sunny areas. It can grow in shady areas but it needs damp soil to thrive. A very nice and a very beautiful addition to any bouquet.

8. Primrose

A beautiful flower like the Primprose usually grows in the harshest conditions. This kind of flower can be found in woodland areas, usually growing in small clusters across the woodland floor. These flowers are recognized for their light yellow petals and almost orange centers.

9. Corn Cockle

The corn cockle flower grows only once a year and it grows annually. They appear mostly from June to August. They are famous for their specific hue of deep-pink which makes them adorable. But in order to grow, they need the Sun and will spread out like wildflower if they have the necessary conditions.

10. Red Campion

Interestingly, the Red Campion can grow up to 1 meter tall, which is unusual for flowers in this region. You can usually find them in woodlands but they also grow on the verge of roadsides. Although the name says Red Campion they have a distinctly pink color which defies their beauty.