Insect and bee friendly varieties

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.

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  • Rudbeckia originates from North America and is well suited for cutting and drying. For the former it is best to wait until the stem has fully hardened.
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  • RUTA (COMMON RUE) – buy organic seeds online - SATIVA Online Shop
    Robust medicinal, herb and ornamental aromatic plant from the Mediterranean. An undemanding plant, rue is very decorative with its yellow flowers and blue-green leaves. Grows 40-70cm tall and grows woody lower down.
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  • Important, perennial culinary and medicinal herb. Transplant individually or in small bunches, or sow directly. Prefers full sun, will not tolerate waterlogged sites.
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  • Perennial, deep-rooted legume, undemanding and drought-tolerant. Suitable for dry, calcareous soils. Improves soil structure and does not tolerate stagnant water.
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  • Well-known herb, not just for bean dishes. Transplant in small bunches. Can also be sown straight into the ground. Decorative, good for bees.
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  • Transplant individually or in small bunches. Will grow to approx. 30 cm in height and can be harvested for a number of years. Decorative, good for bees.
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  • Siberian Wallflower 'Primrose Dame' - Erysimum cheiri
    The fragrant flowers change color from lemon yellow to light yellow, which is very attractive. After being sown in summer, the plant can be easily overwintered outdoors. It is one of the first spring flowers of the year. About 50 cm high.
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  • Antirrhinum. Assorted colours of well known summer favourite. Excellent flower for cutting. height up to approx. 100 cm. Prefers full sun, but will also grow in light, semi- shady locations.
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  • High biological nitrogen fixation with adjusted biomass production ahead of potato crops, deep soil loosening through daikon radish and blue lupins, with bristle oats for keeping down nematodes.
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  • St. John's Wort 'Hera' HO - Herbs
    Compact flowering horizon, very good flower yield with high hypericin content. Comparatively large leaves and coarse stems. Very good standing ability and upright growth.
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  • Important perennial medicinal plant, will grow to approx. 80 cm in height. Flowers from 2nd year onwards. Loves full sun. Owing to fungal infection risk (fusarium), maintain long term crop rotation. Cultivation and transplanting in small clumps is recommended.
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  • STRAWFLOWER  ´ROGGLI RIESEN'
    Summer flower for cutting and drying. Colourful mixture. Approx. 80 - 100 cm tall, potentially higher in some locations. To dry, hang budding or flowering stems upside-down in a safe place.
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  • Summer Dream - Flowers (mixed)
    Mix of summer flowers containing old and rare ProSpecieRara varieties. Flowers such as French marigolds, zinnias, poppies and tassel flowers attract a multitude of useful insects. As a result of the long flowering period from spring to autumn its appearance keeps changing through the whole growing season.
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  • Summer forget-me-not - Anchusa capensis
    Compact, sun-loving plant which flowers in summer with countless gentian-blue, shiny blossoms. Very beautiful in balcony boxes or tubs. Continually deadhead to extend the flowering time. Will grow to about 20 cm high. Self-seeding in good locations.
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  • The major advantages of growing sunflowers are their attraction for bees and the high volume of biomass produced. Can be blended with phacelia or other green manure crops.
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  • Dark yellow, brown-centred sunflower, ideal for cutting. The plants grow up to 1 m tall and form multiple branches with numerous 10 cm-wide heads. Long, very straight side shoots with good vase life.
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  • Single flower open-pollinated sunflower variety with gold-yellow petals and a dark centre. Height varies with time of sowing. As a result of good pollen production, excellent for pollinators.
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  • Sunflower 'Primrose' - Annual flowers
    Thanks to its branched growth, the attractive light yellow flowers with their dark centers appear for several months. The plants reach a height of 1 m to 1.5 m and are therefore suitable for smaller gardens or for pots.
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