Monarda punctata

Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica' is a relatively robust and long-lived perennial with attractive bronze-purple leaves and white-purple flowers. The decorative spent flower spikes will adorn beds until winter. However, the plant can also be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth. The main difference between 'Mystica' and 'Husker Red' lies in the foliage. 'Mystica's' leaves should be more durable and visually more attractive even after the first frosts. We recommend cutting back Penstemon after flowering to encourage re-blooming. It lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase.

Monardas, also known as bee balm, originate from the eastern parts of North America. They most commonly grow along roadsides, in shrubs, and at the edges of light forests. They are aromatic, melliferous plants, perfect for cutting and for culinary use. Good growing conditions are important to prevent powdery mildew. 'Beauty of Cobham' monarda is characterized by a striking contrast between purplish-violet bracts and delicate pink flowers. Planting in full sun will further enhance the purple hue of the leaves and stems. It is highly resistant to powdery mildew.

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.

Pycnanthemum muticum stands out with its white-silver colored bracts, which grow beneath the less conspicuous inflorescence. It reaches a height of 70–110 cm. On sunny days, the leaves in particular are strongly aromatic. The flowers attract pollinators. An excellent green addition to bouquets.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems typically bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, in late winter and early spring. They are suitable for vases only after noticeable seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower has matured. Before this, they tend to wilt, and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Helleborus 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' has light yellow-green semi-double flowers with striking, deep burgundy speckles.

Southern mullein (Verbascum chaixii) is a native European perennial. It grows on sunny, stony hillsides. The 'Wedding Candles' cultivar has white flowers with purple, downy stamens. The leaves are grey-green and felted. Like all mulleins, it is a great attraction for bees and bumblebees.

A lesser-known species of yarrow has dark green, shiny, serrated-lobed leaves that remain attractive throughout the growing season, with sweetly pink flowers that are larger than those of common yarrow. Lasts 10 days in a vase.

Broadleaf sea lavender, also known as Statice, is a plant originally from the steppe regions of Southern Europe. Leathery leaves form basal rosettes, from which veiled panicles of tiny, light lavender-colored flowers emerge. Perfect for bouquets; for drying, harvest when the flowers are fully colored.

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is a relatively robust and long-lived perennial with attractive bronze-purple foliage and white-purple flowers. The decorative faded inflorescences will adorn your flowerbeds until winter. However, the plant can also be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth. We recommend pruning Penstemon after blooming to encourage new growth. It lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase.

A beautiful, though rather short-lived, perennial, ideal for steppe areas alongside delicate xerophilous grasses and perennials. For bouquets, harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. It lasts about 5 days in a vase. An exceptional cultivar with flowers in peach and apricot tones, transitioning to an elegant old rose as they fade.

This perennial scabious grows wild on mountain meadows and rocky slopes of the Caucasus, northern Iran, and Turkey. In gardens, it is grown for its charming large bowl-shaped flowers. It has strong, long stems, which makes it a perfect perennial for cutting. We harvest it best while the central florets are still tightly closed, then it will last up to 10 days in a vase. Spent flowerheads can also be dried and are well-suited for use. Fama White has pure white flowers.

Jacob's Ladder is a native wild perennial cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant since the 16th century. It has individual leaves arranged in a strikingly regular pattern, hence its common name Jacob's Ladder. Harvest when about a third of the flowers are open. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. The 'White Pearl' cultivar has pure white flowers with yellow stamens.

A versatile perennial suitable for both rustic and modern beds. It also thrives in wild, naturalistic plantings. While its main charm lies in the adorable flowers that appear in late spring, it's also valuable in beds for its early-emerging leaves. Columbines add an airy, light feel to perennial beds and bouquets. They last 7 days in a vase. This variety was discovered in Cambridge in the 1980s by Nora Barlow, Charles Darwin's granddaughter. The flower color transitions from pink and white to green.

Naturally growing from Southern Europe to Turkey and Central Asia, these are decorative and undemanding plants suitable for natural perennial gardens. The spherical flowers attract bees and butterflies. They last a very long time in a vase and look gorgeous in summer bouquets; they are also suitable for drying. Blue Glow has intensely blue flowers.

A perennial that finds its place in naturally designed steppe and gravel beds. It attracts bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Floristically valuable for its flowers with striking bracts, which are also perfectly suited for drying. The roots of some species were once eaten candied as sweets in England and France and added to pastries and jellies. In herbal medicine, among other things, it was used as an aphrodisiac, hence its folk name 'male fidelity'. Glitter White was bred for abundant flowering and silver-colored flowers.

This perennial scabious grows wild on mountain meadows and rocky slopes of the Caucasus, northern Iran, and Turkey. In gardens, it is grown for its charming large bowl-shaped flowers. It has strong, long stems, which makes it a perfect perennial for cutting. We harvest it best while the central florets are still tightly closed, then it will last up to 10 days in a vase. Spent flowerheads can also be dried and are well-suited for use. Fama Deep Blue has violet-blue flowers.

A perennial of delicate appearance with upright thin stems. It blooms repeatedly throughout the summer until autumn. Its flowers are small, delicate, and light salmon-pink. The leaves are also delicate, linear. Lasts 14 days in a vase.

A versatile perennial suitable for both country and modern flowerbeds. It also works well in wild, natural plantings. Its main charm lies in its lovely flowers that appear in late spring, but it is also valuable in beds for its early sprouting leaves. Columbines add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. Lasts 7 days in a vase. Rose Barlow has a full pink flower.

Garden cultivars of goldenrod are attractive and undemanding perennials bred from native North American wild species. Unlike their wild counterparts, they are not invasive and do not spread uncontrollably in garden beds. They are specially bred for cutting, which is why they are relatively tall, grow upright, and bloom profusely. We can harvest both freshly bloomed plants and stems with buds for bouquets. They last 10 days in a vase. In garden beds, they are an indispensable feast for bees. The pastel yellow flowers of Romantic Glory combine well with other colors.

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. Terracotta features ochre, shades of orange and yellow, and grey-green leaves.

This yarrow primarily grows in moist or wet habitats – wet meadows, springs, riverbanks, and pond edges. The flowers are semi-double with a grayish-yellow center. It lasts 10 days in a vase.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems typically bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, in late winter and early spring. They are suitable for vases only after prominent seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Magnificent Bells is a floristic specialty, bred for long and upright stems and up to two weeks of vase life.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems typically bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, in late winter and early spring. They are suitable for vases only after prominent seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before that, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The semi-double flowers of Hellebore Double Ellen Picotee are colored white and light pink with a purple-burgundy border.

Monardas, also known as bee balm, originate from the eastern parts of North America. They most commonly grow along roadsides, in shrubs, and at the edges of light forests. They are aromatic, melliferous plants, perfect for cutting and for culinary use. 'Schneewitchen' is an older, proven cultivar that is still considered the best among white-flowering varieties.

This is a robust, long-lived, and drought-tolerant herb, native to North American prairies. Its white flowers combine well with other perennials and have good longevity in the garden and in a vase. The leaves with serrated edges emit a menthol scent.

This is a typical Mediterranean species that tolerates drought and heat well here, but not winter waterlogging. The wulfenii cultivar should be less sensitive to cold, but intolerance to winter waterlogging remains. Plant in protected areas, e.g., in front of a warm house wall in Mediterranean-style beds. Floristically, it is valuable for its greenery and early flowering. Lasts 7–10 days in a vase. Beware of the milky sap in the stems, which can irritate the skin.

Chrastavec makedonský je bohatě a dlouze kvetoucí nenáročná trvalka. Jeho divoká forma pochází z Balkánu, kde roste na loukách a v křovinách. V záhonech okouzluje štíhlými vysokými stonky, které nesou pastelově vínové a růžové květy. Hodí se do přírodně pojatých slunných až polostinných záhonů a do lučních kytic. 

Oriental poppy originates from the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, where it grows on rocky slopes and dry meadows. It blooms with large, cup-shaped flowers on tall stems. Like all poppies, for use in bouquets, we harvest them as soon as the buds color and "burst open." Additionally, we briefly (for about 20 seconds) sear the ends of the stems with a flame and immediately place them in cold water. They then last 4 days in a vase. The noticeably fuzzy and large leaves die back shortly after flowering, and the plant must rest until spring to regain strength. Some leaves sprout again in late summer. Therefore, it is advisable to plant other perennials nearby that, on the contrary, sprout later and can draw attention during the poppy's dormant period. Coral Reef is a variety with salmon-pink flowers and black spots at the base of the petals.

Most hybrids available here originate from plants native to North America and Mexico. It is characterized by a delicate overall appearance. An elegant plant with small fragrant leaves, it blooms continuously throughout the summer with many tiny flowers and attracts butterflies and bees.