Spring Flowering Bulbs for Bees

As nature begins to renew and awaken, Spring flowering bulbs are a vital food source for our hungry pollinators.

When you consider that so little is in flower from early March, you can be assured that whatever flowers appear in your garden will provide a valuable source of food for honey bees at this time of year.

Honey bees need lots of fuel from about March onwards each year to give them the energy they need for comb construction and population build up. It is the time of year when they are most prone to starvation as the queen begins to lay more eggs, therefore the demand for food increases.

Bee season tends to start in early Spring, however, this is dependant on 2 factors; warming temperatures and seasonal flowers. While you can do nothing to influence the weather, you can ensure that you plant an abundance of Spring flowering bulbs in the autumn, thereby ensuring that the bees will have plenty of food to feed on in Spring.

If you are unsure about what varieties of Spring bulbs to plant in order to give nature a boost, there are some great combinations of bulbs you can plant that will be loved by wildlife in Spring. These combinations are specially designed to encourage pollinators to your garden from early Spring. It's a win, win situation, more flowers for you and more food for bees and butterflies! 🐝 🦋   

Pollinator Friendly Spring Bulb Collections     

Introducing the Wildlife Blooms Purple & Pink Collection - a captivating assortment of 40 bulbs that will transform your garden into a vibrant haven for wildlife. This collection features a harmonious blend of Tulips, Chionodoxa, Alliums, and Crocus, promising to infuse your outdoor space with a burst of colors and scents that attract and nourish local wildlife. CHARACTERISTICS: Number of Bulbs: 40 Bulb Variety: 12 x Tulip, 10 x Chionodoxa, 4 x Allium, 14 x Crocus Planting Month: September-December Planting Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade Flowering Period: April-May Flower Height: 10-60cm

Introducing the Wildlife Bloom Bulb Collection – a captivating assortment of 40 bulbs that will transform your garden into a vibrant sanctuary for wildlife. This collection features a harmonious blend of Tulips, Puschkinia, Alliums, and Crocus, promising to infuse your outdoor space with a burst of colors and scents that attract and nourish local wildlife.

Introducing the Wildlife Blooms Yellow Collection - a captivating assortment of 40 bulbs that will create a vibrant and inviting haven for wildlife in your garden. This collection features a harmonious blend of Tulips, Narcissus, Alliums, and Crocus, promising to infuse your outdoor space with a burst of colors and scents that attract and nourish local wildlife. CHARACTERISTICS: Number of Bulbs: 40 Bulb Variety: 12 x Tulips, 6 x Narcissus, 12 x Alliums, 10 x Crocus Planting Month: September-December Planting Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade Flowering Period: April-May Flower Height: 10cm

Introducing the Wildlife Blooms Purple & Pink Collection - a captivating assortment of 40 bulbs that will transform your garden into a vibrant haven for wildlife. This collection features a harmonious blend of Tulips, Chionodoxa, Alliums, and Crocus, promising to infuse your outdoor space with a burst of colors and scents that attract and nourish local wildlife

 

For more information on Spring flowering bulbs you can visit our garden centre in Cork or check out our online store to see our full Spring bulb collection.
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