Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Bit of a " Sheep 2 " really, I s'pose Hopefully, a little less off the cuff and hare brained though? I've been pondering getting a Buddleia, for the bees and butters. Finally got round to checking it out, today? 'Invasive Species'. Not, apparently, the butterfly and bee saviour it's supposed. Chinese!!! Fukk That right off out the window then! Seems Clematis is great for both. Googled 'Shit for b's and b's'. Got a short list. Clematis looked alright. Anyone into it? Any pointers, please? So many fukking sorts out there, I got bogged down before I even got started! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tandors 888 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Clematis is a climber so would need a trellis or some structure to climb up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicepix 5,650 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) Clematis and buddleia have totaly different flowers. The latter has fronds of tiny flowers that are more attractive to bees and butterflies. I would get something similar. Best Plants to Attract Bees and Butterflies - Arboretum: Your Home & Garden Heaven WWW.ARBORETUM.IE As pollinators, bees, butterflies and insects play an essential role in our gardens. They fertilise plants by transferring pollen from one flower... Edited June 26, 2021 by Nicepix 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,685 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Try these salvias bees love them and they smell lovely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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WILF 44,334 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 I had that once and they stuck a big, sandpaper cotton bud up the end of my prick !.......I’d keep clear if I was you ! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,767 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Yeah.. my Mrs has got a Clematis and she stimulates most mornings whilst I'm out at work!!..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,377 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Heather's , nepeta , rudbeckia , salvias People struggle with clematis because you have to plant them deep you don't plant them as you would a normal plant . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Arry 18,626 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Ken you could try Borage grow quick and bees love it. Purple Toadflax and Foxgloves bees love them but once you have them you always have them. Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,880 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 i recon clematis is a bit of a waste of time....had one round the front door of the cottage....but it flowers for such a short time just a few week....the rest of the time its just a green weed ..... recon roses are best...you can just lkeep dead heading them and it flowers for ages Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,685 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 11 hours ago, Chid said: Heather's , nepeta , rudbeckia , salvias People struggle with clematis because you have to plant them deep you don't plant them as you would a normal plant . Mines doing okay in a pot so far ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,685 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, TOMO said: i recon clematis is a bit of a waste of time....had one round the front door of the cottage....but it flowers for such a short time just a few week....the rest of the time its just a green weed ..... recon roses are best...you can just lkeep dead heading them and it flowers for ages Old mans got a piernese rose (spelling) flowers for one week a year but when it does it’s lovely and well worth the wait wysteria is another lovely climber. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,685 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Ceanothus is another lovely plant definitely getting one next year! glorious!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted June 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 All good, and appreciated, feed back, lads. Don't think I'm not reading every bit. Just need to google every suggestion, then compare it to my situation. That and get on with my life. I think Tomo's just pinned down exactly what I'd started to think last night, too. Very short season. There's things out there that'll remain a food source for longer. And, I should emphasise That is my purpose here. Feeding the insects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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