Bees are important pollinators. They are
attracted to plants to collect nectar and transfer pollen from plant to plant.
Bee Attracting Plants
Balm
Eupatorium (Hemp Agrimony)
Blackberry
Fennel
Borage
Hawthorn (Crataegus)
Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
Hedera (Ivy)
Calluna (Heather)
Lavender
Caltha palustris (Marsh
Marigold)
Michaelmas Daisy
Catmint
Mint
Cherry
Marjoram
Chive
Myosotis (Forget-me-not)
Clover
Poached Egg Plant
Cotoneaster
Rosemary
Crocus
Solidago (Golden Rod)
Echinops (Globe Flower)
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Erica (Heather)
Tilia (Lime)
Eucalyptus
Thyme
Bumble Bees
Bumblebees are becoming scarce and at least two species are extinct. Many modern
varieties of garden plants are unsuitable for bumblebees to feed and every gardener should
grow a few suitable plants in their garden to safeguard future populations.
Bumblebees are harmless friendly insects and a
great source of enjoyment and interest for both adults and children in the garden.
Our top 24 plants for bumblebees.
Early Spring flowering
Late Spring/early summer
flowering
Summer flowering
Berberis
Aquilegia
Cornflower
Bluebell
Campanula
Delphinium
Bugle
Comfrey
Fuchsia
Ribes
Geranium
Lavender
Pussy Willow
Foxglove
Helianthemum
Rhododendron
Honeysuckle
Scabiousa
Rosemary
Stachys
Eryngium
Heathers
Thyme
Heather
Bumblebees are vital for pollination of a large
range of soft fruits, beans and flowers and are able to pollinate at lower temperatures
than other insects.
It is essential that bees and bumblebees have
suitable places to nest.
Bee and Ladybug House
Provides the ideal safe habitat for bees and
ladybugs. Available to purchase here.
Bee Box
Designed to provide a safe habitat for bees
and other garden insects Available to purchase here.
Insect Conservation Study Centre
5 chamber insect conservation study centre
with areas including a solar insect attic, overwintering chambers, bug magnifying area,
lacewing chamber and solitary bee study area. Available to purchase here.
