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Spring Planting for Bees
01 Sep, 2023
Here are a few of our top flowers to plant this spring that will keep our buzzy pollinators' bellies full all season long.
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Snapdragon
With delicate blooms standing tall amidst lush green leaves, snapdragons will bring vibrant colour to your garden. These easy-care perennials grow well in free-draining soil and a warm, sunny position. They have an upright habit, making them a beautiful option for mixed borders, containers or planting directly in the garden.
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Asters
Displaying vibrant blooms in a variety of colours, asters are sturdy perennials that grow well in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Their nectar-rich flowers make them a popular pit stop for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Asters look beautiful when grown in mixed borders, alongside grasses and other perennials.
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Borage
Borage is a fast-growing annual herb, with vivid blue flowers. Not only is borage a bee attractant but it is also believed to help many plants grow better – including strawberries, tomatoes and cucumbers. This herb is a favourite amongst pollinators, attracting both honey bees and bumble bees, as well as butterflies.