Are you looking to attract Australian Native Bees to your garden? Planting flowers is one of the best ways to do this. Native Bees such as stingless bees require three main resources - Nectar, Pollen, and Resin. If possible, try to make sure that you have at least two plants flowering at all times of the year. This ensures that there are ample resources even during periods (such as winter) where there is usually not as many. The Best Plants to Plant for Australian Native Bees:
Tea tree flowers are worked by stingless bees and solitary bees at varying times of the year.
Thanks for reading, I hope this list helps you with finding some plants to attract native bees! Some of these are suggestions commented on a facebook post on our facebook page. If you have any other ideas, please comment them down below :)
For a more extensive list of the best plants, and information on how to build solitary bee hotels, check out Valley Bees' information-packed booklet.
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16/4/2019 01:39:31 am
Thanks for the information. sounds so great and helpful. Kudos!
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Jorida
5/10/2019 01:36:15 pm
Hi Isaac we have been in touch a while ago and we are now ready to go for a beehive. Can you pls give me a call to discuss 0422 708 681. We are based in northwood. Thanks jori
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9/10/2019 06:44:40 pm
Hey Jorida!
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AuthorHi! I'm Isaac, a 15 year old passionate about all of Australia's native bees, particularly our stingless bees (Bush Bees). My interest in them began when my school bought a native beehive, in early 2016. Categories
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