
Spring Planting for Bees
01 Sep, 2023
Here are a few of our top flowers to plant this spring that will keep our buzzy pollinators' bellies full all season long.

Snapdragon
With delicate blooms standing tall amidst lush green leaves, snapdragons will bring vibrant colour to your garden. These easy-care perennials grow well in free-draining soil and a warm, sunny position. They have an upright habit, making them a beautiful option for mixed borders, containers or planting directly in the garden.

Asters
Displaying vibrant blooms in a variety of colours, asters are sturdy perennials that grow well in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Their nectar-rich flowers make them a popular pit stop for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Asters look beautiful when grown in mixed borders, alongside grasses and other perennials.

Borage
Borage is a fast-growing annual herb, with vivid blue flowers. Not only is borage a bee attractant but it is also believed to help many plants grow better – including strawberries, tomatoes and cucumbers. This herb is a favourite amongst pollinators, attracting both honey bees and bumble bees, as well as butterflies.