The blueberry, also known as blueberry, grows like a bush and comes from the plant family of the heather family (Ericaceae). The species Vaccinium myrtillus (“wild” medicinal blueberry) is native to this country. The so-called cultivated blueberries are available for the garden and balcony.
Is blueberries bee-friendly?
Blueberries are bee-friendly They serve as food for wild and honey bees during the flowering period from April to June. Around ten species of wild bees fly to the wild blueberries, including the sand bee species Andrena lapponica, which is often referred to in German as the blueberry sand bee.
Which blueberry is particularly bee-friendly in the garden?
Among the cultivated blueberries, the varieties of Vaccinum corymbosum (American blueberry) and Vaccinum angustifolium (lowbush blueberries) are among the most popular plants.all varietiesof blueberries are classified asbee-friendly. Nevertheless, it can take some time for the insects to discover your blueberry bushes. In addition, you shouldn't just rely on blueberries for a bee-friendly garden, because the hungry wild bees are happy about a wide range of food.
Are there also bee-friendly blueberries for the balcony?
Since blueberries are generally considered to be insect-friendly,Blueberries for the balconyare alsobee-friendly plants. However, so that the bees can collect pollen and nectar, you should pay attention to the proper care of the blueberries. For humans, this has the advantage that a lot of fruit can be harvested during the blueberry season.
Which wild bees do I attract with blueberries in the garden?
Cultivated blueberries are visited by thewild bee species Andrena lapponica. This wild bee specializes in blueberries. This is particularly expressed in its common German name, which is Blueberry Sandbee.
Tip
Helping bumblebees with blueberry bushes
Although bumblebees are wild bees, they are usually considered separately. Nevertheless, they are now among the valuable pollinators of fruit trees, including blueberries. That's why with a blueberry hedge you're not helping bees, but also the buzzing bumblebees.
