Flowers for Bees & Co – Annual flower mix for bees and biodiversity

Flowers for Bees & Co (annual mixture) is a carefully composed blend of 26 varieties of annual flowers, specially developed to provide long-lasting nourishment for wild bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. This mixture combines colorful flowers with high nectar and pollen production, creating not only a visually attractive garden but also a significant contribution to biodiversity and ecological balance.

With Flowers for Bees & Co, you can transform gardens, balconies, roofs, or agricultural edges into valuable food landscapes for bees and other pollinators, which is essential in times of declining natural habitats.

Composition of the flower mix

This annual flower mix features a wide variety of species that bloom successively, ensuring a continuous source of nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. The mix includes:

• Centaurea cyanus – cornflower, known for its bright blue flowers and nectar production

• Poppy – poppies that attract insects

• Cosmos Sensation & Cosmos Bright Lights – colorful, long-flowering varieties

• Glebionis – golden yellow flowers with attractive nectar

• Echium – important nectar source for bees

• Lupinus – legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil

• Mallow, Tagetes, Agrostemma, Helianthus, Zinnia – variation in color, shape and nectar production

These diverse flower species provide long-lasting blooms and a broad spectrum of food sources for bees and other pollinators.

Food source for wild bees and pollinators

Flowers for Bees & Co is specifically designed to provide food for wild bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. The abundance of nectar and pollen supports the survival and reproduction of these vital insects. By sowing this mixture, you help:

• Supporting bee populations

• Increased pollination of horticultural and agricultural crops

• Promotion of biodiversity and ecological balance

This makes the mixture not only decorative, but also functional for sustainable and bee-friendly garden management.

Sowing and cultivation instructions

Flowers for Bees & Co is easy to sow and maintain. For optimal results:

• Sowing quantity: 250 grams per 100 m²

• Location: sunny to partial shade

• Soil: well-drained, lightly fertilized

• Flowering time: blooms throughout the season thanks to different varieties

• Maintenance: water regularly during dry periods; no intensive maintenance required.

The mixture can be sown directly in the open ground or in pots and containers for smaller areas such as balconies or roof terraces.

Applications and benefits

Flowers for Bees & Co can be used in various locations:

• Garden beds and borders – colorful and functional

• Urban and Roof Gardens – Supporting Pollinators in Urban Areas

• Agricultural margins – promote crop pollination and increase biodiversity

• Educational gardens – ideal for schools and nature education

Key benefits:

• Rich in nectar and pollen for bees and pollinators

• Continuously blooming thanks to 26 varieties of annual flowers

• Improves biodiversity and ecological value of gardens

• Easy to sow and low maintenance

Why choose Flowers for Bees & Co?

• Annual flower mix especially for bees and other pollinators

• Various species ensure long-lasting flowering and food supply

• Increases biodiversity in gardens, landscapes and agricultural areas

• Supports wild bee populations and pollination

• Easy to sow and low maintenance

With Flowers for Bees & Co, you combine aesthetics and ecology in a single solution. The mixture offers a colorful, vibrant floral landscape while also contributing to the conservation of bees and other important pollinators. This makes it an essential choice for anyone wanting to create a bee-friendly garden or sustainable green space.