Blossoming Cherry Trees in Yakutsk During Summer
Party buzzin' bees on perfumed petals,Not beer hops, but sweet scents they prey,
Here's the lowdown on their delight:
Bumblebees flock to blossoms that offer some prime features. These flowers lure the chunky critters with:
- Flashy Flowers: Bumblebees dig bold blooms that provide a landing spot. These flowers usually spell scent heaven and are pools of pure nectar and protein-packed pollen.
- Nectar Nirvana: Bumblebees run on nectar for energy and stockpile pollen for their protein fix. Sunflowers, coneflowers, and zinnias are some nectar-rich blooms.
- Color and Form: Bumblebees have a soft spot for flowers with a yellow-pink-purple hue, and they fancy tubular shapes, making nectar-suckin' a breeze.
Now, let's name some flower favorites among the bumblebees:
- Sunflower, in all its sunny glory (Helianthus annuus)
- **Coneflower', sweetly eye-catching (Echinacea spp.)
- Zinnia, radiant and oh-so-attractive (Zinnia spp.)
- Lavender, smelling sweet and irresistible (Lavandula spp.)
- Delphinium, tall and alluring (Delphinium spp.)
- Bee Balm, providing buzzin' bees with a tasty treat (Monarda didyma)
- Cranesbill, a colorful contender (Geranium spp.)
These beauties not only woo bumblebees but also serve as a smorgasbord for these busy buggers.
In the realm of home-and-garden, bumblebees are regularly found feasting on the nectar-rich petals of their favorite blooms, such as sunflowers, coneflowers, and zinnias. Moreover, these busy insects also enjoy gardening activities, particularly the vibrant, tubular flowers that offer an easy access to nectar, like lavender, delphinium, bee balm, and cranesbill.
