Fuchsias are particularly popular because of their long flowering period. They bloom all summer until the first frost. Read this article to find out whether fuchsias are bee-friendly and why it is so important to cultivate bee- and insect-friendly plants.
Are fuchsias bee friendly?
Fuchsias are not interesting for bees either in the pot on the balcony or in the bed. As highly bred hybrids, theyno longer carry pollen. Most popular balcony plants such as geraniums, petunias or begonias are not bee-friendly even when they are in bloom.
Which insects like fuchsias?
Most fuchsia species available in German stores are highly bred hybrids. They bloom for a particularly long time (June to September), but are of little interest to various types of insects because they produce little or no pollen. All that matters is appearance and care. There are only a few fuchsia species that come from wild species. They are actually quite hardy.long-snouted insects especially prefer fuchsias.
Why are bee-friendly plants important?
Bees and other insects are very important for a garden to thrive. Around 80 to 90 percent of crops and wild plants are pollinated by them. How big would theharvest failures be without these hard-working helpers! The more insect-friendly you make your garden, the more you will attract these increasingly rare animals. In addition to sufficient bee pasture (this is what a food source for bees is called), also offer suitable shelter options. In insect hotels, the useful insects find protection and can raise their offspring.
Which flowering plants are more bee-friendly than fuchsias?
If you want to make your garden or balcony particularly bee-friendly, you should offer a wide variety of plants. It is ideal if flowers are available at all times of the year. The flowers should provide plenty of nectar and pollen. For example, composite plants, umbelliferous and labiate plants, wild flowers and perennials as well as herbs are ideal for this. In Germany, the following flowering plants are also suitable for the balcony:
- Nasturtium
- Clematis
- various types of vetch
- Purslane frogs
- Sedum
- Heather
- Goldenrod
- Coneflower
- Autumn Taster
- Mallows
- larkspur
The following plants require more space and are suitable for the garden:
- buddleia (butterfly lilac)
- Garden Hibiscus
- Bloodbarberry
- Hawthorn
- various types of willow (weeping willow, corkscrew willow)
Tip
So you don't have to go without fuchsias and at the same time you do something for the bees
You don't have to give up fuchsias on your balcony or in your garden just because they are not bee-friendly. In addition to fuchsias, you can also plant other flowering plants with pollen. Bees, bumblebees and the like also enjoy flowering herbs. For example, lavender, peppermint, basil, lemon balm, thyme, rosemary or sage are good food sources.
