A garden with native plants is not only beautiful to look at, but also essential for biodiversity. It provides a valuable habitat for insects, birds and other animals. With carefully selected flower mixtures such as Floretia, everyone can actively contribute to the preservation of nature.
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A near-natural garden is not only a retreat for people, but also an essential habitat for wild bees, butterflies, birds and many other animals. While exotic ornamental plants often only have decorative value, native plants provide valuable food and shelter. In Switzerland in particular, it is crucial to rely on Swiss ecotypes, as they are perfectly adapted to the local climate and sustainably promote biodiversity.
Through the targeted selection of flower mixtures such as Floretia Mittelland, every garden owner can actively contribute to the preservation of nature. This mixture contains a variety of native plant species that are perfectly adapted to the needs of insects.
Swiss ecotypes are plants that have adapted to the climatic and geographical conditions of the region over centuries. They are more robust, easier to care for and require less water than foreign species. They also promote the natural balance by attracting beneficial insects and keeping pests away.
| Benefit | Why it's important |
| Adaptation to climate & soil | Weniger Bewässerung und Pflege nötig |
| Promoting insect diversity 🦋 | Habitat and food for pollinators |
| Resistance to diseases | No pesticides necessary |
| Natural diversity in the garden | Promotes a healthy ecosystem |
Native plants such as meadow sage, cornflower, wild carrot and bluebells attract a large number of pollinators and sustainably support native wildlife.
Many pollinator species specialize in certain flowers. However, due to monocultures, the use of pesticides and the loss of natural meadows, they are finding less and less food. Yet wild bees and butterflies are essential for pollinating many plants, including fruit trees and vegetables.
How to make your garden insect-friendly:
✅ Choose a variety of flower shapes for different insect species
✅ Pay attention to year-round flowers (spring to fall)
✅ Provide hiding places (dead wood, dry stone walls, piles of leaves)
✅ Avoid pesticides & chemical fertilizers
Native flower mixtures specifically contain plants that are particularly attractive to wild bees and butterflies.
Many flowers and shrubs use clever strategies to attract pollinators. They use intense colors, special scents and nutritious nectar. Particularly effective attractant plants are:
🌿 Wild carrot - attracts hoverflies and butterflies
🌸 Evening primrose - Particularly attractive to moths
💜 Meadow sage - High-quality nectar source for bumblebees
💛 Cornflower - Attracts wild bees with its intense fragrance
A diversely planted garden with many different flower shapes and colors is therefore particularly valuable. If you also integrate hedges, wild meadows or dry stone walls, you not only create food sources, but also shelter and nesting opportunities for many insects.
With the right selection of plants, seeds and shrubs, every garden owner can actively contribute to the protection of biodiversity. Flower mixtures such as Floretia Mittelland are easy to implement as they have been specially developed for the needs of native insects and the Swiss climate.
A garden full of life is not only ecologically valuable, but also a beautiful, blooming oasis for people and nature. Those who rely on native plants and insect-friendly diversity are ensuring a sustainable future - and enjoying a colorful sea of flowers right on their doorstep at the same time. 🌿🐝🌸
