The Deutzia is an easy-care shrub that blooms beautifully. In this article we clarify whether the hydrangea plant also provides food for bees and other insects and is therefore also ecologically important.
Are Germany good for bees?
Is Germany bee-friendly? Unfilled varieties such as the Mayflower bush offer bees valuable food through abundant nectar and pollen. Double Deutzia varieties, on the other hand, are useless for bees because they lack nectar and pollen. So choose unfilled variants to support bees.
Is Deutzia good for bees?
Thedepends on the variety. The grape or umbrella paniclesof many varietiesarebee-friendly because they offer plenty of nectar and pollen. For example, the flowers of the Mayflower bush (Deutzia gracilis) are a real treat for insects.
Stuffed Deutziasuch as the rough Deutzia (Deutzia scabra 'Plena'), however, areworthless for the insects. Since the pollen and When the nectar-producing sexual organs of these plants are transformed into decorative petals, the bees cannot find any food.
Why do bees love Deutzia?
The delicately scented flowers of the unfilled Deutzia varietiesproduce lots of nectar and pollen. The sugary nectar provides minerals and is valuable food for bees and other insects.
The protein-rich pollen, on the other hand, is created by the bees in the cells of the hive as bee bread (Perga). Mixed with saliva, enzymes and glandular secretions as well as honey, the pollen is stored in honeycomb cells by the hard-working animals and serves as an important feed to supply the brood.
Can I also cultivate Deutzia, which is valuable for bees, in a bucket
If theplanter is large enough, you can alsocultivate Deutzia on the balcony or terrace and in this way provide the bees with valuable food. However, Deutzia definitely need a sunny to semi-shady location, otherwise they only produce a few flowers and the food supply for the bees is therefore rather limited.
It is also important to plant the bushes in nutrient-rich, well-drained substrate. Since Deutzia are sensitive to waterlogging, you should definitely ensure good water drainage when growing in containers.
Tip
Deutzians are ideal for small gardens
Since Deutzias don't grow too big, they are perfect for small gardens or front gardens. In a sunny location, the many flowers open from May to June and provide the bees with food exactly when the spring flowers have already faded and summer flowers are just starting to bud.
