Interested in how you can help pollinators in your own backyard or balcony? Learn about different species of plants that occur all throughout the year that help support pollinators, providing them necessary food resources.
Poster/Flyer "Pollinator-friendly plants for every season"
This pdf file can be printed as a poster or flyer and presents a selection of pollinator-friendly plant species that flower at different times throughout the year. By illustrating seasonal flowering periods, it highlights how a continuous supply of floral resources can support pollinators such as wild bees, bumblebees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other flower-visiting insects.
The resource is intended for environmental education, science communication, outreach events, exhibitions, schools, and public engagement activities. It may be used as a flyer, poster, or informational display to promote awareness of pollinator-friendly planting and the importance of season-long forage availability.
Video "Bee-friendly flowerbeds and balconies"
In this talk, Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein (University of Freiburg) explores why wild bees and other pollinators are so important, and shares practical ideas for supporting biodiversity, from choosing the right plants to providing food and nesting resources in gardens and on balconies.
🇩🇪 This video is in German.
List of pollinator-friendly plants
Discover our selection of pollinator-friendly plants. The list provides an overview of flowering periods and site requirements, helping you choose plants that suit your space and provide valuable resources for pollinators.
For each plant, you will also find information on whether it provides pollen, nectar, or both, making it easier to create a diverse and pollinator-friendly planting scheme throughout the season.
