Bees are happy about these balcony plants
If you want to do something good for bees, which are an important part of our ecosystem, you should choose the right plants for your balcony. Whether lavender, vanilla flower or many others, the selection is large.
What are bee-friendly balcony plants?
Due to increasing soil sealing and the mostly intensively farmed landscape, wild bees can hardly find any food. But they are important for the fertilization of crops. It is therefore advisable to make the balcony bee-friendly to preserve biodiversity. About following Balcony plants Bees are happy.
Magic snow (bee gypsophila)
The spherical magic snow grows up to 60 centimeters high and produces large white flowers. It provides valuable food for the beneficial bees. The robust and easy-care balcony plant produces flowers from May to November. It prefers humus-rich and airy soil and a sunny location, but also accepts partial shade. Water every two to three days, avoid waterlogging and fertilize the bee's gypsophila once a week.
Vanilla flower for the bees
The vanilla flower fascinates from May to September with its seductive scent of vanilla and the many small, dark purple flowers that attract bees. They find plenty of nectar and pollen in the flowers. The vanilla flower thrives in a sunny spot and needs a lot of water. A partially shaded location is also suitable. The vanilla flower is not hardy and poisonous.
Snow heather for insects
The snow heather is a valuable source of food for early flying birds insects. It can bloom as early as November, with the main flowering period being from January to April. The small, bell-shaped flowers shine in different colors, such as white or pink. The snow heather loves a sunny spot, but also thrives in a partially shaded location. She is winter hardy. Only water the snow heath on frost-free days.
Bee-friendly male faithful (lobelia)
The bee-friendly men's tree delights with its beautiful flowers, which glow purple from April to October and are often visited by bees. The balcony plant feels most comfortable in a sunny spot. Water regularly. It is essential to avoid waterlogging with the men's tree.
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Fragrant lavender
Bees know that lavender, which captivates with an intense scent, is very much appreciated. With its purple color and lanceolate leaves it is a beautiful eye-catcher. The flowering period for lavender is from June to August. The ideal location is sunny and the soil is permeable and nutrient-poor. Avoid waterlogging. Prune the lavender twice a year for compact growth. The plant is robust, perennial and hardy.
It's not just the garden that can provide enough food for useful bees. With suitable plants, such as snow heather and lavender, you can turn your balcony into a bee-friendly habitat.
