Today marks World Bee Day, a celebration of the vital role
bees and other pollinators play in keeping our gardens, parks and ecosystems thriving. One of the easiest ways to support pollinators is by planting nectar-rich, pollinator-friendly flowers that provide food and shelter
throughout the seasons. Flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects through a combination of colour, shape and scent. Bees are especially drawn to purple, blue, orange and yellow blooms with open or easily accessible flowers, while butterflies favour white, pink, red, yellow and purple flowers that provide a landing spot while they feed on nectar.
World Bee Day is the perfect reminder that even small planting choices can make a big difference to biodiversity. By choosing flowers with a variety of shapes and flowering times, gardeners can create a welcoming haven for pollinators from spring through to autumn, helping support healthy ecosystems and encouraging wildlife into outdoor spaces.
Bee-Friendly Garden Favourites
Lavender
– Highly fragrant purple blooms are irresistible to bees and hoverflies.
Scabious
– Often called the “pincushion flower,” this plant is loved by butterflies
and bees alike.
Hydrangea
– Can provide nectar and pollen for visiting insects while adding colour
and structure to borders.
Lupin
– Tall, vibrant flower spikes are highly attractive to bees and add
striking colour to summer gardens.
Planting in groups, avoiding pesticides and ensuring there
is always something in flower are simple ways to make any outdoor space more pollinator-friendly. Even a few containers filled with bee-friendly blooms can help support local wildlife, encourage biodiversity and keep gardens buzzing with life.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pink’ – 3 Litre Established Plant
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