perennial plants for bees
Perennial plants for bees are essential for any gardener wanting to support healthy bee populations and boost pollination in their garden year after year. Unlike annuals, perennials return each season with minimal effort, providing a reliable, nectar-rich buffet for bees and other beneficial pollinators. Whether you're working with a sunny border, a cottage garden, or a wildflower patch, choosing the right bee-friendly perennials can deliver exceptional colour, fragrance, and biodiversity. By planting a diverse range of perennial plants that flower from spring through autumn, you can create a habitat that not only brightens your landscape but also helps vital bee populations to survive and thrive.
Salvia 'Amante'
Salvia 'Amante' is a spectacular perennial prized for its vivid magenta-red flowers and dark burgundy stems. Flowering from spring through autumn, it brings bold colour and life to NZ gardens. The aromatic foliage and long-lasting blooms attract bees, butterflies, and birds, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly landscapes. Salvia 'Amante' is hardy, easy to grow, and ideal for adding vibrant beauty to borders, pots, or mixed plantings.
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Salvia jamensis La Siesta
Salvia 'La Siesta' is a vibrant perennial admired for its masses of colourful flowers and long flowering season. This attractive plant brings energy and movement to the garden while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. It performs well in a wide range of New Zealand growing conditions and is valued for its hardy nature and low maintenance requirements. With its extended display of blooms and compact growth habit, Salvia 'La Siesta' is an excellent choice for adding reliable colour to gardens and outdoor living areas.
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