Hayfever sufferers urged to grow 7 low-pollen flowers in their garden this spring

Hayfever can turn spring and summer into a thing of dread for allergy sufferers, but it's, But expert at Gardening Express have revealed seven low-pollen flowers that will help keep the sneezing attacks at bay so even those with bad allergies can enjoy the garden . Many beautiful flowers thrive throughout the warmer months, and produce little pollen or heavy, non-wind-borne pollen. Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.

co.uk explained: "Just because you suffer from hayfever, doesn’t mean that you can’t plant beautiful flowers in your garden. There are plenty of low-pollen plants you can add to your garden without having to worry about worsening your hayfever symptoms.



By carefully choosing which flowers to plant, you can bring your garden to life while keeping the hayfever at bay." Rose s What little pollen roses do have is heavy and unlikely to become airborne, making them an excellent hayfever-friendly choice. Geraniums Geraniums produce very little pollen and rely more on insect pollination than wind, which means their pollen is less likely to become airborne.

On top of that, they’re easy to grow and are available in a variety of vibrant colours. Hydrangeas Hydrangeas have sticky and heavy pollen, which means it doesn't easily disperse into the air. Many varieties also bloom in summer, making them ideal for allergy sufferers affected more in spring when pollen levels peak.

Peonies While peonies have large blooms, they produce relatively low levels of pollen and much of it stays trapped within their dense petals. Carnations Carnations release less pollen than many other flowers. Although not all varieties rely on insects for pollination, many do, and insect-pollinated blooms typically have heavier pollen that’s less likely to become airborne.

Snapdragons Snapdragons are a great option because they have tightly closed buds, making it harder for pollen to escape into the air. They also bloom for months, adding long-lasting beauty to gardens. Camellias These glossy evergreens offer elegant blooms and produce heavy, sticky pollen.

Since camellias contain both male and female parts within the same bloom, their pollen doesn’t need to travel far, reducing its chances of becoming airborne..