Increasingly, a garden should not only be attractive to its owners, but also to butterflies, bees and other insects. Planting native species is of course a good idea, especially if they bloom as beautifully as the daisy.
Are daisies good for bees?
Daisies are very bee-friendly and attract wild bees as well as other insects and butterflies. For a bee-friendly garden, unfilled daisy flowers should be planted as they offer the animals easier access to nectar.
Are daisies good for bees?
The daisy is consideredvery bee-friendly But it not only attracts wild bees, but also numerous other insects and butterflies. Therefore it should not be missing in any garden. The blossoms of the meadow daisy (bot. Leucanthemum vulgare) can be admired from May to September. For other species the flowering time may vary more or less.
Which types of daisies should I plant?
A combination of different colored daisies or those with double and unfilled flowers is very attractive. However,double flowers are less bee-friendly because the animals cannot access the vital nectar as easily. So plant mainly species with unfilled flowers. This also applies to the particularly popular Bornholm daisy. This perennial is also often visited by bumblebees, bees and the like.
Which bee-friendly plants go with the daisy?
The daisy can be combined very well with other plants. It forms a very attractive contrast toPoppies or cornflowers, but also goes well with lupins, delphiniums and coneflowers. If you choose a tall type of daisy, then you can do it very well Use as a cut flower.
Where should I plant my daisies?
Plant your daisy in a bright place protected from the wind. For lush flowering, the ornamental plant needs sufficient light and, depending on the variety, rather dry or slightly fresh soil. In a fully shaded location, neither you nor the bees will have much fun with the daisies, because the plant will hardly or not at all bloom there. In the right place, however, it is very easy to care for. True to its name, the meadow daisy also feels very comfortable on the lawn.
Tip
Magnificent beauty on the balcony
Even if you “only” have a balcony and no garden, you can do something for the bees. Simply plant a few low-growing daisy varieties in a balcony box. You will soon be able to look forward to the first “visitors”. In winter, however, the cold-sensitive daisies should overwinter indoors frost-free.
