AT A GLANCE
Is the coneflower often swarmed by bees?
The coneflower becomes extreme gladly swarmed by bees. This includes both honey bees and wild bees. If the coneflower comes into your field of vision and you smell its scent, you will be attracted as if by a magnet. Also bumblebees and butterflies can't seem to resist the attraction.
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Why is the purple coneflower considered bee-friendly?
Because of his wealth nectar and its long heyday the purple coneflower is one of the bee-friendly plants. He blooms from June and with something Care until autumn.
Do all coneflower varieties contain a lot of nectar?
Not all coneflower varieties are generously filled with nectar. There are double-flowering cultivars of Echinacea purpurea that are worthless to bees because they hardly contain any nectar or contain very little nectar. this is inaccessible to the bees due to the many petals in the center of the flower.
Are the single coneflower varieties rich in nectar?
The unfilled varieties of coneflowers are usually nectar rich and therefore a real one bee pasture. Depending on the variety, bees can find up to 300 tubular flowers in the center of the flower. These are not only full of nectar, but they also contain a lot of pollen, which is also needed by the bee world. Since these are golden yellow in color, they are not overlooked by insects.
Which coneflower varieties are particularly rich in nectar?
There are numerous Varieties of Echinacea rich in nectar. Some of the best strains for bees include these:
- 'magnus'
- 'Red Pearl'
- 'Delicious Candy'
- 'Meditation White'
- 'Orange Skipper'
- 'Cheyenne Spirit'
- 'Satisfy'
How can bees enjoy coneflowers until autumn?
So that the coneflowers are in bloom from June to autumn, you should regularly remove the withered flowers cut off. The plant then forms new flowers. But in order for it to really succeed, it should find sufficient nutrients in the soil. A lack of nutrients means that no new flowers are formed. Therefore, fertilize this plant at regular intervals!
Tip
Water to prevent coneflower blossoms from wilting prematurely
So that bees can feed on the flowers for a long time and find plenty of nectar, you should not let Echinacea dry out. Drought causes the flowers to wilt prematurely and the seed heads to form more quickly.
