Do Bees Like Ribes?

Honey bee nectars on chaparral currant, Ribes malvaceum. ... Although the flowers are not showy, they are still valuable for bees. Evergreen currant, Ribes viburnifolium, in bloom. This plant grows to create dense mats and makes a good groundcover under native oaks.

Is Ribes sanguineum good for bees?

Flowering shrub: Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

The loud whir of bumblebees surrounds this ornamental currant when it flowers in April. The racemes of shocking pink flowers dangle amongst the aromatic leaves. It can be grown as an informal hedge in well-drained soil in sun.

Are primroses bee friendly?

For example, the brightly coloured primroses are mostly useless for bees, but the native wild primrose (Primula vulagris) is often used by pollinating insects.