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Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

Does Dahlias Attract Bees? Bumblebees do love open dahlias, but other bees are equally attracted to dahlias.  Pom-pom or cactus dahlias attract few insects, the reason being  their highly bred flower petals  make it difficult for insects to reach the flowers’ pollen and nectar. … Dahlias also attract a range of insects as you  see by the photo’s below.

Dahlia, can come from bulbs or seeds. Dahlia is bushy , tuberous , herbaceous perennial plants that are native to Mexico.

A member of Asteraceae family, such as those related are related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia.

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

Spring is Coming ! I love growing dahlia’s. I wouldn’t miss their  beautiful  double and semi double  blossoms each year.

Growing these gems from seed is really not hard. I usually like to buy the Dahlia dwarf figaro varieties just because I love putting them in pots.

They also look great planted in beds, or borders really doesn’t matter. I buy the mix seed packets  because I love a surprise and I get such a nice variety of colors.

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

Plant in sun to part sun area and seem to bloom all summer provided you give them a little dead heading treatment.

As you can see bugs  like the dahlias too!

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

What is your favorite dahlia? I have seen dahlia bulbs but really just as easy from seed in my opinion.

Not sure what kind of moth this is , but likes the dahlias too, I mean what is not to like here.

Probably not much it can do to damage this dahlia , but that bug is another story.. Go away!

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

Dahlias, Bees and Bugs

I noticed many bees on the dahlias in the fall, feasting on it’s yummy taste. There is a lot of bees usually around the gardens..

Knock on Wood!

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

This is a sweet color! Love the blending of yellow and reddish tones . This is one reason I choose a mix seed packet. You never know what you will get in colors.

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

Move over Mr Bee, Mrs Bee is here and hungry too! Isn’t this a sight to see, love how they are sharing the center of the dahlia. The color is a true red which is hard to find in flowers.

Does Dahlias Attract Bees?

and more bees ,  you can clearly see they are pretty serious about lunch.

Questions about Dahlias , ask away , leave a comment below, or better yet share with me your favorite dahlia.

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Diane Mumm 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

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