container plants for bees and butterflies uk

Other worthy candidates to grow in containers to provide pollen and nectar for pollinating insects include: Lavandula angustifolia, Origanum, Marjoram (Origanum onites), Cosmos, Limnanthes douglasii, Calendula officinalis, Osteospurmum, Aubrieta, Clarkia, Sarcococca, Sedum, and Scabious.

1. What plants are good for bees and butterflies?
2. What potted plants attract bees?
3. What plants do bees like best UK?
4. Which plants do bees like the most?
5. What flowers do bees love?
6. How do I attract bees and butterflies to my garden?
7. What flowers do bees hate?
8. What is the best flower to attract hummingbirds?
9. Do bees like marigolds?

What plants are good for bees and butterflies?

Plant them with pollinator-magnet aubrieta, or nestle chives in with oregano, marjoram or thyme for a portable herb garden. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) 'Little Lady' is a favourite with bees and butterflies. Underplant with thyme (Thymus serpyllum 'Snowdrift') for a cool combination.

What potted plants attract bees?

Attract pollinators with one of these colorful nectar- and pollen-rich container combinations

• Salvia. ...
• Lavender. ...
• Lantana. ...
• Purple Verbena. ...
• Sunflowers. ...
• Coneflowers. ...
• Catmint. ...
• Agastache.

What plants do bees like best UK?

Choose the best bee-friendly summer plants Allium (especially Allium sphaerocephalon), borage, catmint (Nepeta) Cirsium rivulare, foxglove (Digitalis) and most herbs will throng with all manner of different wild bees.

Which plants do bees like the most?

Here are the best bee-friendly plants for your garden:

• Marjoram. ...
• Abelia (Bee Bush) ...
• Pussy Willow. ...
• Crocus. ...
• Lilac. ...
• Foxgloves. ...
• Monarda (Bee Balm) The Monarda plant is regularly recommended for bees and other pollinators as it's a reliable garden plant. ...
• Chives. In order to attract bees, chives need to flower.

What flowers do bees love?

12 Flowers That Are Good For Bees

• Lilacs. Lilacs come in seven colors and are easy to grow. ...
• Lavender. Lavender plants are much-buzzed about when it comes to honey bees—possibly because of their long bloom time and the fact that they're rich in nectar.
• Wisteria. ...
• Mint. ...
• Sunflowers. ...
• Poppies. ...
• Black-eyed Susan. ...
• Honeysuckle.

How do I attract bees and butterflies to my garden?

8 Ways to Attract Bees and Butterflies

1. Try leave-it-alone gardening. Stop obsessing over perfectly planted flower beds and weed-free lawns. ...
2. Go native. Local plants match the needs of nearby pollinators. ...
3. Mix it up. ...
4. Stop spraying pesticides. ...
5. Shop smart. ...
6. Plant milkweed. ...
7. Just add water. ...
8. Extra credit: Become a landlord.

What flowers do bees hate?

10 plants that repel bees and wasps

• Cucumber. This popular vegetable not only makes a great addition to summer salads, but it also keeps bees and wasps away. ...
• Basil. Basil is another great choice for your garden that doubles as a kitchen resource and a pest repellent. ...
• Geraniums. ...
• Wormwood. ...
• Marigolds. ...
• Pitcher Plants.

What is the best flower to attract hummingbirds?

Brightly-colored flowers that are tubular hold the most nectar, and are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. These include perennials such as bee balms, columbines, daylilies, and lupines; biennials such as foxgloves and hollyhocks; and many annuals, including cleomes, impatiens, and petunias.

Do bees like marigolds?

Their sunny, golden lion-like heads are an excellent foil for other blooming plants, and marigolds bloom all season. ... The plants do not repel honeybees, however. Marigolds and honeybees go together like beans and rice. So increase your marigolds and honeybees will come flocking.