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If you are planning to do some planting over the Christmas break, then it’s worth considering plants that will provide a much-needed source of food for early-emerging pollinators. Hazel Woods of Kilmurry Nursery in Gorey recommends pulmonarias (lungwort) which range in colours from whites to pinks, purples and reds and are a great source of food in spring. “They flower in March and are best-suited to full to partial shade and a moist soil,” she explains. Corydalis, with their yellow, red and blue hues, are another early food source and thrive in partial shade with a well-drained soil, adds Hazel. Other winter flowering plants worth considering include mahonias, viburnums, and snowdrops, as detailed in this helpful guide to planting pollinator-friendly plants from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. ) [_flexible_content_0_content] => Array ( [0] => field_5e3be31e7b0cc ) [_yoast_wpseo_metadesc] => Array ( [0] => If you are planning to do some planting over the Christmas break, then it’s worth considering plants that will provide a much-needed source of food for early-emerging pollinators. Mahonias, viburnums, and snowdrops are great options to consider. ) )

Planting for early-emerging pollinators

08th Dec, 2022

If you are planning to do some planting over the Christmas break, then it’s worth considering plants that will provide a much-needed source of food for early-emerging pollinators.

Hazel Woods of Kilmurry Nursery in Gorey recommends pulmonarias (lungwort) which range in colours from whites to pinks, purples and reds and are a great source of food in spring. “They flower in March and are best-suited to full to partial shade and a moist soil,” she explains. Corydalis, with their yellow, red and blue hues, are another early food source and thrive in partial shade with a well-drained soil, adds Hazel.

Other winter flowering plants worth considering include mahonias, viburnums, and snowdrops, as detailed in this helpful guide to planting pollinator-friendly plants from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.

Planting for early-emerging pollinators

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