What about Rosa rugosa height7ft spread4ft. A sturdy shrub with prickly hairy branches deep pink,heavily scented flowers up to 3" across appear in June and intermittently untill autumn then orange and red hips in early Autumn.
I just purchased a new floral display unit that I think I'll use to plant with species that attract bees. Its called The Garden Flower Wheel and basically is a handcrafted wooden cart wheel that comes as an fixed or rotating unit. My version carries eight pivoting 15cm plant pots so I can choose eight plant varieties. Its a very good alternative to a hanging basket. My one is postioned on a fence post near my shed.
As a member of Rotary International we are trying to come up with a idea for an ECO project to involve kids and the community next year. We are very keen to use the idea of planting an are that can be turned into it's very own eco system, planting plants that are good for each other and attract a variety of insects and bees and birds. Are there are sources that you can suggest that would provide this information - we are based in Angus on the NE of Scotland coast. Thanks
Two bushes to recommend, both of which are currently in flower. Cotoneaster bullatus (a lax, open bush/small tree)with very insignificant flowers but they are heaving with bees! Also, Buddleia globosa (orange, globular flowers which smell of honey)is also smothered with bees. They are mainly bumble varieties but I have seen a few honey bees today.
Can anyone explain why my lovely peony bush has produced a great number of buds this year, but not one of them has blossomed? I cut some to put in a vase hoping it might help, but they are still tightly packed.
The bush is about 6 years old, having replaced another of more than 25 years of age, which had stopped producing buds at all. Any solutions?
Hi, I'm a new gardener, only just got a flat with a garden and got a hanging basket for my Birthday. Would like to plant something bee and butterfly friendly in it this month. Any suggestions?
I have a magnificent honeysuckle over an archway and raspberrys next to each other the bottom of my garden hums from first thing in the morning to last thing at night its a jo to see and the perfume is wonderful too yum
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We also have a lot of clover in the lawn and they love that when it flowers.
flowers up to 3" across appear in June and intermittently untill autumn then orange and red hips in early Autumn.
The bush is about 6 years old, having replaced another of more than 25 years of age, which had stopped producing buds at all. Any solutions?
I'm a new gardener, only just got a flat with a garden and got a hanging basket for my Birthday. Would like to plant something bee and butterfly friendly in it this month. Any suggestions?
an archway and raspberrys next to each other the bottom of my garden hums from
first thing in the morning to last thing at night its a jo to see and the
perfume is wonderful too yum