Flowering bee plants
Welcome to a world where your garden can flourish with vibrant beauty while supporting our vital pollinators. At Heijnen Plants, we offer an exquisite selection of flowering bee-friendly plants, including the richly hued Sedum 'Purple Emperor' and the charming Origanum 'Rosenkuppel'. These plants are not only a feast for the eyes but also provide essential nectar sources for bees, contributing to the health and diversity of your local ecosystem.
The Importance of Bee-Friendly Gardens
Creating a bee-friendly garden is vital for the health of our planet's ecosystems. Bees play a crucial role in pollination, which is necessary for the reproduction of many plants and the production of fruits and vegetables. By integrating flowering bee-friendly plants into your garden, you not only enhance its aesthetic appeal but also contribute to the conservation of bee populations. The plants we offer at Heijnen Plants are carefully selected to ensure they provide the best resources for these industrious pollinators throughout the growing season.
Choosing the Right Plants for Bees
When selecting plants to attract and nourish bees, it's important to consider variety, bloom time, and color. Bees are particularly drawn to flowers with open or flat blooms that make it easy for them to access nectar and pollen. Our selection includes the stately Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue', which offers striking globe-shaped flowers, and the vibrant Gaillardia 'Bijou', also known as blanket-flower, beloved for its long-lasting, vivid blooms.
Plant Diversity for a Continuous Feast
To ensure that your garden provides sustenance for bees from early spring to late fall, it's essential to have a diverse range of plants that bloom at different times. Early bloomers like the delicate Campanula persicifolia 'Coerulea' and its counterpart, 'Alba', offer a welcome source of nectar as bees emerge from hibernation. Meanwhile, mid-season flowers like the whimsical Veronicastrum sibiricum 'Red Arrows' and the striking Astrantia major 'Primadonna' keep the feast going. Lastly, late-season bloomers such as Digitalis purpurea 'Gloxiniiflora', with its towering spires, provide essential resources as bees prepare for the colder months.
Planting for Pollinators
When designing your bee garden, consider the grouping of plants to create mass appeal—clusters of the same species can be more attractive to bees than individual plants scattered throughout the space. Additionally, the vertical accents provided by Liatris spicata 'Kobold' add another dimension to your garden while catering to pollinators. Remember to provide a source of water for bees, such as a shallow dish with pebbles or a birdbath, as hydration is as important as nutrition.
By choosing bee-friendly plants like those offered by Heijnen Plants, you're not only enhancing the beauty of your own garden but also creating a haven for bees. Your choice to include these flowering plants will have a positive ripple effect on the environment, supporting the health of your local ecosystem.