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Plants and Wildlife
On Ardwick Climate Actions anniversary event in October 2023, partners and over 150 community members and volunteers gathered to plant over 15,000 bulbs across the Cornbrook green space, a record for the city of Manchester...
Snowdrop
(Singles)
In warmer winters, snowdrops are an important food source for bees emerging early from hibernation.
They do not rely on pollination. Instead, they reproduce by bulb division and can spread surprisingly quickly given enough time.
Crocus
(Mixed)
Due to its early flower time starting from late winter, Crocus are an important food source for queen bees emerging from hibernation.
Daffodil
(St Patrick's Day)
Daffodils became popular during Victoria Britain and have long been associated with the end of winter and early spring.
A hardy plant, daffodils will find most spaces comfortable and require little maintenance once planted.
Tete a Tete
(White Toto)
One of the UK's smallest varieties of daffodils, each stem can support up to three blooms.
They are ideal at the front of borders for early interest and grow well in pots at home.
Tulips
(Triumph Mix)
Tulips are especially important for solitary male bees. The declining bee population usually references the decline of solitary male bees, which are made up of over 270 species in the UK with global populations serving as the world's most crucial pollinators.
Fritilaria
(Meleagris)
More commonly known as Snakes Head, Fritilaria typically flowers in March and April.
As it flowers relatively early, its primary pollinators are Queen Bumblebees whilst establishing a new hive after hibernation.
Allium
(Spheraerocephalon)
With vibrant summer blooms, Allium is like a beacon for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
They are also a great companion plant, while they attract pollinators, they repel pests like slugs.
Muscari
(Armeniacum)
A member of the Lilly family, Muscari is a small plant that loves full sun. The flowers produced are rich in nectar, which helps to feed a wide range of insects. Particularly attractive to spring pollinators, they support the Manchester solitary Hairy Footed Flower Bee population.
Camassia
(Caerulea/Alba)
Known by its more common name, Maybelle or Wild Hyacinth, they are a super pollinator.
With large nectar and pollen reserves, Camassia is hardy and will aid bees in any urban environment.
Wood Anemone
(Nemorosa Alba)
With a pretty flower, Wood Anemone typically blooms from March till May. After this period, the plant itself becomes too dense to support flowers.
It typically spreads through its roots and provides excellent ground cover over time.
Winter Aconite
(Hyemalis)
Winter Aconite is typically the earliest flowering perennial, often emerging before Snowdrops.
This makes it an important resource for Winter Foraging Bees.