Yes, those are indeed ivy blossoms which are loved by butterflies and other insects - they are one of our most important native flowers in this respect. Once pollinated, they will produce black berries which the birds love (but are inedible to us.)
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A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Bob is right. Ivy berries are really important to birds of the thrush family in winter. The berries ripen when all the other berries are long gone. If you have the space to let ivy festoon it is one of the best wildlife plants you can grow.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
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Yes, those are indeed ivy blossoms which are loved by butterflies and other insects - they are one of our most important native flowers in this respect. Once pollinated, they will produce black berries which the birds love (but are inedible to us.)
Last edited: 24 September 2017 11:33:56
Bob is right. Ivy berries are really important to birds of the thrush family in winter. The berries ripen when all the other berries are long gone. If you have the space to let ivy festoon it is one of the best wildlife plants you can grow.
Thank you very much. I definetly will leave them for th birds in the winter months. Thank you for your help.