Basil Mrs Burns

Basil with a special scent with hints of cinnamon and anise. The flowers are pink and the stems are purple-toned. It is grown as an annual, suitable for both containers and flower beds.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. This popular tea mint has fresh green leaves and delicate purple flowers.

Aloysia, also known as lemon verbena, is a portable potted plant. It is grown primarily for the distinctive lemon scent of its leaves. In summer, it blooms with tiny white flowers. Originating from South America, it has been cultivated in Europe since the 17th century as a source of essential oils used in perfume production, as a culinary herb, and as a fragrant tea ingredient.

Stipa flowers captivate in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All stipas love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To make them look as natural as possible in beds, it is good to plant them in several pieces in loose groups along with other drought-tolerant perennials and bulbs. Only then will their stems and inflorescences come alive with the slightest breath of wind. 'Ponny Tails' is a species native to the steppes of Mexico, Texas, and Patagonia. Airy, dense tufts of hair-like, delicate leaves resemble horsehair. The leaves are green, turning straw-colored towards the flowers. It even self-seeds in a suitable location.

A native Central European species found in clearings, moist meadows, and bright forest edges. Usually a biennial or short-lived perennial. In the first year, the plant forms basal leaf rosettes in autumn, from which flower-bearing stems grow in spring. Further development depends on the chosen site. In some places, it may survive another season, while in others, we must rely on self-seeding or plant new seedlings. All parts of the foxglove are poisonous. It lasts 6 to 8 days in a vase.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. Dark reddish leaves on almost black stems. Purple flower spikes. A sweet, menthol aroma.

One of the best basils, also with ornamental value. It is taller, with dark green leaves tinged with purple, and purple flowers. It is suitable for growing in beds and containers.

Basil with probably the darkest leaves. The leaves are dark, purplish-red. It is said to contain more essential oils and have a sharper taste than other basils.

An original wild perennial with a large distribution area from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. It grows in meadows and dry grassy areas. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads by runners. Pruning after the first bloom will encourage new flowers. For bouquets, harvest when the florets are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase. Cerise Queen has intensely pink to purple-pink flowers, gradually fading to light pink.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in summer with dark purplish-pink flowers. The spiky flower cones are an irresistible magnet for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. After the petals are picked, the stems with the central cones can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. Magnus has striking deep pink flowers with an orange-brown center.

Anemones belong to the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long, slender stems, they can brighten and enliven late summer and autumn beds. They stand out against the darker background of shrub groups and will also be grateful for their partial shade. The Czech Perennial Society chose autumn anemones as the perennial of the 2022 season. They last 7 days in a vase. Königin Charlotte is a robust, taller variety bred back in 1898. It has strong, firm stems and semi-double, large, purple-pink flowers. The outer sides of the silky smooth petals are tinged with purple.

This South American Verbena species is often grown as an annual here, but in mild winters, it can survive and self-seed. Its sturdy, airy stems beautifully soften perennial beds and add a special touch with their purple color. It perfectly complements steppe plantings with grasses and rose beds.

Italian Strawflower is a popular aromatic plant. In addition to its fragrance, it also captivates with its silvery foliage. Perfect for combining with drought-tolerant perennials and herbs.

An original wild perennial with a large distribution area from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. It grows in meadows and dry grassy areas. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads by runners. Cutting back after the first bloom will encourage new flowers. For bouquets, harvest when the flowers are fully open. Lasts 10 days in a vase. Summer Pastels features a varied and delicate range of colors from white and vanilla to salmon, brick, and bronze.

Eucalyptus Silver Dollar has young, round, silvery-grey-green leaves. Here, it is most often used as a portable potted plant that thrives when summered on sunny terraces and balconies. Before the first frosts, it should be moved to frost-free, bright spaces.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an ancient medicinal plant that, in modern gardens, works perfectly as a reliable partner in drought-tolerant perennial communities. Its culinary use is widely known, and Italian cuisine lovers especially cannot do without it. In aromatherapy, it is considered the essence of good mood and harmony. Its aromatic leaves are an indispensable part of Italian cuisine. The Supreme variety is often rated as one of the most aromatic.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) originates from the Mediterranean region and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, rocky, fully sun-exposed habitats. In the Mediterranean, it is cultivated for its aromatic essential oil and as an ornamental plant used for slope stabilization and hedges. In our climate, we most often grow it as a potted plant that can be moved indoors, or for hardier varieties, we can try growing it directly in a protected garden bed. Barbecue is an upright growing cultivar with narrower, distinctly aromatic leaves.

Mints (Mentha) are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. Spearmint (Mentha spicata) features fresh green, large leaves and a strong mint aroma.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. The spiky flower cones are an irresistible magnet for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. After the petals are picked, the stems with the central cones can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. White Swan blooms with milky white flowers with brown-orange centers. The petals are not spread out completely horizontally; they bend slightly downwards.

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is cultivated as an aromatic medicinal annual. It is one of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen. It can grow in pots, freely in garden beds, or in rock gardens.

Perennial sweet pea, with its flowers resembling the annual spring sweet pea. Unlike the annual variety, it is not fragrant. It is very well suited for cutting and for growing with support. Like the fragrant sweet pea, it is poisonous.

We grow this sage for its velvety, deep green leaves, which find their use in the kitchen and in tea blends. To maximize the aromatic content of the leaves, we remove the flowers. Its leaves are up to three times larger than other sages.

Valerian is known as an an important medicinal herb. Its scent is beloved by cats. In the garden, it thrives in damper herb beds and in naturalistic perennial plantings. It reliably attracts beneficial insects to the garden. For bouquets, it's best to harvest it as soon as the first blossoms open. It will last 5 days in a vase.

Lady's mantle naturally grows in mountain pastures and meadows, and in mixed forests. It is ornamental both in leaf and flower. The leaves have fine hairs, giving the plant a velvety character. It is a perennial sought after by ancient alchemists for the dew drops that appear in the leaf fans. Valuable for florists for its abundance of tiny greenish-yellow flowers. Important in beds for its ground-covering nature. It lasts 10 days in a vase.