Flowers for Beneficial Insects – Flower mixture for beneficial insects and biodiversity

Flowers for Beneficial Insects is a specially formulated flower mixture ideal for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in both vegetable gardens and horticulture. The mixture supports beneficial insects, such as ladybugs, parasitic wasps, and bees, by providing them with food, shelter, and suitable habitat. This contributes to a balanced ecological environment and promotes the natural regulation of pest insects.

Although the effectiveness of some methods, such as pest confusion or the use of lunar calendar techniques, has not always been scientifically proven, one thing is certain: planting a variety of flowers in the vegetable garden and horticulture increases biodiversity and strengthens the resilience of the ecosystem.

Composition of the mixture

The mixture contains 12 annual and 9 perennial varieties, carefully selected to ensure continuous blooms and a wealth of nectar and pollen. The following varieties are included:

• Calendula officinalis – marigold, attracts beneficial insects

• Centaurea cyanus – cornflower, important source of nectar

• Coriandrum sativum – coriander, promotes predatory insects

• Alyssum – low ground cover with nectar for pollinators

• Ocimum basilicum – basil, attracts bees and repels some pests

• Echium vulgare – a bee favorite with long blooms

• Coreopsis grandiflora – sunflower-like, attractive to pollinators

• Salvia officinalis & Hyssopus officinalis – strong scents that attract beneficial insects

• Tanacetum vulgare – contributes to pest control

This combination of annual and perennial species ensures long-lasting flowering, providing beneficial insects with a stable food source throughout the season.

Benefits for vegetable gardens and horticulture

Flowers for Beneficial Insects offers several ecological benefits:

• Support for beneficial insects through nectar, pollen and shelters

• Increasing biodiversity in gardens and agricultural plots

• Natural pest management: attracts predatory insects and can confuse certain pest insects

• Aesthetic value: colorful flower landscape in vegetable garden or borders

Using this mixture is a practical way to create a healthy balance in the garden without having to use heavy chemicals.

Sowing and cultivation instructions

For optimal results, Flowers for Beneficial Insects can simply be sown:

• Sowing quantity: 250 grams per 100 m²

• Location: sunny to partial shade

• Soil: well-drained, lightly fertilized or compost-rich

• Flowering period: long-lasting flowering thanks to annual and perennial varieties

• Maintenance: minimal, only water during dry periods and thin out occasionally

By strategically sowing the mixture around vulnerable crops or in borders, an effective ecosystem can be supported that promotes the natural presence of beneficial insects.

Applications in garden and landscape

The mixture is suitable for various applications:

• Vegetable gardens and beds – helps natural pest control

• Horticulture and agricultural plots – promotes IPM and biodiversity

• Borders and flower beds – decorative and functional

• Educational gardens – ideal for demonstrating the importance of beneficial insects

Why choose Flowers for Beneficial Insects?

• Specially formulated IPM mixture for beneficial insects

• 12 varieties of annual and 9 varieties of perennial flowers for continuous flowering

• Increases biodiversity and natural pest control

• Supports wild bees, bumblebees and predatory insects

• Easy to sow and low maintenance

• Creates colorful, functional gardens and borders

With Flowers for Beneficial Insects, you combine ecological functionality with aesthetics. This mixture offers a sustainable way to support beneficial insects, promote biodiversity, and stimulate natural pest control in gardens and agricultural fields.