Insect and bee friendly varieties

Insects are a central part of our food production and indispensable for ecological balance. However, bee and bumblebee species have had massive problems in foraging for food in recent decades. Part of the reason for this is the dwindling proportion of wildflower meadows and flower-filled fallow land in today’s cultivated landscape. Flowering green areas in our gardens can make an important contribution here.

Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca

Up to 1.2 m tall member of the labiate family which can be used in naturopathy for heart problems. Goes well as a herb with quark or cream cheese. Excellent and long-flowering bee pasture. Does not like waterlogged soils.

€3.58
Mountain Yarrow - Achillea millefolium collina

Subspecies of yarrow, which originally occurs in dry locations in southern Europe and is mainly a pharmaceutical plant. Pre-cultivate individual plants or small clumps. Spreads via runners.

€3.58
Muscari 'Early Bird' - Muscari azzurro

€7.97
Muscari 'White Magic' - Muscari bianco

€5.72
Muscari armeniacum - Muscari d'Armenia

€5.72
Muscari botryoides 'Album' - Muscari bianco

€6.31
Muscari latifolium - Muscari azzurro

€7.97
Nasturtium 'Black prince' - Tropaeolum majus odor.

An unusual nasturtium with velvety dark red flowers. This variety is historically significant and was included in seed catalogs as far back as 1911. Bushy to slightly trailing growth, suitable for beds, window boxes or trellises.

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Nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus odor.

For summer. Creeping and climbing habit. Simple flowers of yellow and orange hues. Should not be fed much, as otherwise too much foliage will be the result.

€3.21
Nigella damascena - Nigella damascena

A well-known garden plant since the 16th century. Flowers in white and in a range of shades of blue. The decorative seed heads are extremely suitable for dry arrangements. Fragrant seeds. Height ca. 40-50 cm.

€3.21
Orlaya - Orlaya grandiflora

A now rare wild plant with beautiful white umbels and large marginal leaves that look like a white cloud. Good for dried bouquets. Sets seed well.

€3.21
Ornithogalum oligophyllum 'White Trophy'

€10.43
Ornithogalum ponticum 'Sochi'

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Phacelia - Green manure

Thorough root penetration of upper soil contributes to good structure. Excellent for bees. Sowing from March to July will mature to flowering stage, later sowings until beginning of September will be beneficial as green manure.

€2.89
Pink Pearl - Giacinto

€9.42
Planète rouge du Jura - Papaver somniferum

Papaver somniferum, heritage variety from Freibergen. Easily self-seeds. Used to be grown for its oil content, but nowadays only for decorative purposes.

€3.21
Poppy 'Von Reconvilier' - Papaver rhoeas

Papaver rhoeas, common poppy in a wide range of colours. Flowers vary from all-white to deep red. Can reach 80 cm in height.

€3.21
Purissima - Tulipano Fosteriana

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Puschkinia libanotica

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Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba'

€7.97
Quail - Narciso Jonquille

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Red Clover - Green manure

Valuable perennial green manure and fodder plant. Fixes nitrogen and good for opening up of soil for following crops. Flowers very valuable for a variety of bumble bees.

€3.21
Rocket, Arugola - Herbs

Undemanding, Mediterranean salad and culinary plant, for cultivation all year long (protect against frost). Short cultivation periods, similar to small radishes. Direct sowing recommended.

€2.89
Rocket, perennial - Herbs

Perennial, Mediterranean culinary herb with serrated leaves. Can be cultivated practically all year round. Very fine seeds, hence propagation in seed trays and later transplanting is recommended.

€3.21

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