Self-seeds like crazy, so watch out! A stunning biennial wildflower growing to about 4', flowering in July and August and absolutely loved by bees of all types for its copious nectar. A North American native, easy to grow from seed. One to try. Flowers in July and August, and guarantees a cloud of bees. • Soil – Sand, chalk or loam. • Soil – Sand, chalk or loam. The transfer of pollen grains from the stamen to the stigma and the egg is the process of pollination. Lovely meadow perennial, one of my particular favourites. Registered in England: 04674417. • Soil – Sand, chalk or loam. • Exposure – Sheltered or exposed They would look striking in a city or courtyard garden. There are many species of iris grown in gardens - generally with spectacular flowers that are good for bees. The garden herb sage (Salvia officinalis) is also popular with long-tongued bees. A great all rounder, easy to grow, attractive to heaps of different pollinators, and good for cooking too! Like their relative the foxglove, mainly visited by long-tongued bumblebees such as B. hortorum. • Moisture – Well-drained • Sun – Full sun Allium siculum, Sicilian honey garlic ***. Self seeds. Grows to about 1', can be spread by splitting plants. Very easy to grow, every garden should have some. Very useful in cooking too! If attracting bees to your garden is important to you, skip plants such as eucalyptus, ferns, and lemongrass. Many flowers are attractive to bees, with different types of bee varying in their particular preferences. Most flower July-September. 22 Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus) (HB) are fantastic flowers for bees. • Exposure – Sheltered or exposed Flowers July-Sept, up to 3' high. A biennial wildflower, grows very tall (over 6') and rather spiky. Our wild Knautia arvensis is found on chalk downland. Star ratings are from 1 to 5, and reflect my view of how attractive they are to bees. Dutch lavender, Lavandula x intermedia is the best species for bee visits, and variety Gros Bleu performed best of all in trials by Michael Garbuzov at Sussex University. They also make a fantastic addition to a cottage garden. Because they have good color vision, bees flock to flowers that are blue, purple, white, and yellow. Variety Blackadder seems good. A very tough, spreading, low growing perennial. This is how the plants are fertilised to produce the next generation. • Position – East, West or South facing TV Gardener David Domoney chooses the 10 best plants. • Soil – Sand, chalk or loam. • Exposure – Sheltered or exposed A bit tricky to propogate from seed, can be grown from cuttings. 02/08/16 Series 6, Episode 6. Very long flowering period, from May to August, and one of the very best plants for bees. The tall, strong flower heads bear masses of tiny purple blooms from summer to autumn. Good ground cover. • Position – South, East or West facing Many varieties have strong, sweet scents, making them perfect for edging pathways. Water mint is great for ponds, and is one of the most attractive for bees. Different bees are active throughout the year, so you'll need flowering plants from spring to winter. Many garden varieties are available, these are bulb forming perennials. Lovely traditional cottage garden short-lived herbaceous perrenial, easy to propagate from seed. Lovely elegant spires of flowers. An invasive weed in Scandinavia, but does not seem to be a problem in UK. Falmer Not to be confused with the gaudy Pelargonium, geraniums are hardy perennials that come in a broad range of colours, but most are moderately attractive to short-tongued bees. From family sets to intimate two seater table and chairs, there is something for everyone. Knapweed, Centaurea nigra and Centaurea major ***. A great one for male bumblebees in high summer, this species is not spiny like its wild relatives and is quite at home in a herbaceous border. • Position – East, West, North or South facing Short-lived perennials, often grown as annuals. One important note: Bees are sensitive to chemicals, so opt for organic fertilizers and avoid toxic pesticides and herbicides.

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