The Busy Lieschen lives up to its name, because the pretty plant tirelessly produces new flowers from spring until well into autumn. We show whether the balsam plant, which originally comes from East Africa, can convince with its ecological value.
Is Busy Lieschen bee-friendly?
The abundance of flowers on the Busy Lieschen suggests otherwise, but the plants areworthless for bees and insects. They fly to the colorful flowers, but find hardly any food there and no pollen, which is important for raising broods.
Why isn't Busy Lieschen bee-friendly?
The colorful flowers of the Busy Lieschenofferthe bees almost nonectar, which is essential for their life. They are also shaped in such a way that food for our native insects is either impossible or very difficult to reach.
Are unfilled busy lizards better for the bees?
Theunfilled flowersof the permanent bloomers arealso low in nectar and therefore of no value to bees. In general, unfilled flowers are better for insects. However, this does not apply to the busy lizard (Impatiens walleriana).
How is the Busy Lieschen cultivated in a bee-friendly way?
Pay attention toDiversityandcombinethe busy Lieschen on the balconywith native plants, which provide more food for bees, bumblebees and hoverflies.
These include, for example:
- Vanilla flower,
- Purslane frogs,
- Stonewort,
- Bee Friend (Phacelia),
- True to men
- Nasturtium.
The bees are also grateful for a pretty bowl in which you can plant herbs and let them bloom.
Tip
Delicate fruits with bounce
The word “Impatiens” in the Latin name of Diligent Lieschen means “impatient”. It refers to the fruits characteristic of jewelweeds, which burst open at the slightest touch and spread the seeds over a wide area. If you want to prevent this, you should cut off everything that has bloomed as soon as possible. The busy Lieschen rewards this care measure with a particularly lush bloom.
