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Kirchheim is blooming: insect-friendly plants for colorful balconies!
Kirchheim unter Teck is flourishing: Citizens' action promotes green urban design, insect-friendliness and climate protection. Everything about plants and actions.
Kirchheim is blooming: insect-friendly plants for colorful balconies!
It's blooming in Kirchheim! The “Kirchheim blooms – in balcony boxes” campaign took place from May 15th to 17th, 2025, during which the city center was beautified with colorful flowers and plant-friendly initiatives. Loud Teckbote, 100 vouchers for insect-friendly balcony plants were redeemed at the Flower Monks and at the Gerber Flower House. This campaign aroused great interest among residents of the pedestrian zone, who applied for the vouchers.
Demand was particularly strong on Dettinger Straße. A total of 3,000 seed cards were distributed in City-Ring member stores, which met with a great response. The newly planted raised beds on Metzgerstrasse also contributed to the beautification of the cityscape, while many retailers decorated their store entrances with flowers.
Diverse planting and information stands
Climate protection manager Beate Arman was pleased with the colorful and green design of the city. These developments not only promote aesthetics, but also support climate protection and biodiversity. For many newcomers, the Gerber flower shop offered the opportunity to have their flower boxes professionally planted, which also met with great interest.
On Saturday an information stand on the topic of insect-friendly balconies and gardens was set up. Plant lists that offered ideas for greening were particularly in demand here. The next campaign in spring will be dedicated to the topic of greening facades, which will continue the efforts to create an even greener cityscape.
Insect-friendly plants for balconies and gardens
Spring is traditionally an ideal time for planting on balconies and gardens. How on Live Life Green noted, when choosing plants, gardeners should pay attention to attractive and easy-care plants that are also insect-friendly. Many different options are recommended, from ornamental grasses to container plants, available at discount stores, hardware stores and garden centers.
While bright red geraniums are known as traditional balcony plants, it should be noted that not all popular plants are suitable as a food source for insects. Many do not provide nectar or pollen, such as double cultivated flowers or hydrangeas. In order to combat the death of insects, insect-friendly plants should be planted.
In addition, it is important to choose early bloomers that will also provide food in spring when resources are scarce. Recommended species include:
- Wildrosen (ungefüllte Blüten)
- Schneeglöckchen
- Krokusse
- Wandelröschen
- Lavendel
- Kapuzinerkresse
- Rosmarin
These activities not only strengthen the community but also promote awareness of nature conservation. Kirchheim becomes a little greener with every blossom!