Many plants are finishing their flowering activities and are closing down for the winter. Those garden plants that are just in their peak are really sought after by the bees.
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| Honey bee on late flowering Aster |
This Aster is absolutely gorgeous. Now fully out in flower and with the sun on it, the bees are descending on it like crazy. It must have just reached its peak of perfection and they are making the most of it. When it first came into flower they took very little notice and we began to think it was not a suitable flower. How wrong we were. With the surrounding areas getting hard up for foraging, they are now using their own garden much more. How satisfying!
Whilst plant hunting in the garden centre, the only sort that seemed to be attracting honey bees were the Caryopteris. Not one we had in our garden, but very attractive all the same. So guided by the bees we bought one. Then a week later we bought another one! Not only do our honey bees like it but the Bumble Bees love it too!
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| bee on our new Caryopteris |
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