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Hrachor vonný je nekorunovaným králem letních vůní, který do vaší zahrady vnese romantiku venkovských zahrad. Původně pochází ze slunné Sicílie, proto se mu u nás nejlépe daří na slunci nebo v mírném polostínu. Vyžaduje humózní, hlinitou a dobře propustnou půdu s přiměřenou vlhkostí. Naší předpěstovanou sazenici v květináči stačí přesadit rovnou na vybrané místo. Pozor na to, že hrachor je bujně popínavá letnička, která šplhá až do výšky dvou a půl metru. Rozhodně mu musíte připravit pevnou oporu. Patří k rostlinám pro pokročilejší pěstitele a během růstu je důležité ho občas zaštípnout, čímž podpoříte bohatší kvetení. Během léta vás odmění květy v paletě od čistě bílé a světle růžové přes lila až po královsky modrou a tmavě fialovou. Květy vydávají silnou vůni přitahující opylovače. Hrachor je ideální k řezu do letních kytic, naopak k sušení se nehodí. Pamatujte, že celá rostlina je jedovatá. Dejte si pozor na běžné škůdce jako mšice a slimáky.

Avens Tempest Scarlet brings a flood of vibrant colors and spring freshness to the garden. The original species of avens grow in moister but well-drained meadows and light forest edges, which is why they thrive best here in sun or partial shade in humus-rich loamy soil. You will receive an already rooted seedling in a pot from us, which you can easily transplant straight to your chosen spot. Avens are generally very undemanding plants, do not need any support, and effortlessly withstand frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. The Tempest Scarlet cultivar was bred in Scotland and stands out with the deep scarlet color of its semi-double, slightly ruffled flowers, which bloom on long branched stems from May to July. After a summer break, it will often delight you with another blooming in the autumn. With its clumping growth, it will eventually form a nice ground cover, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is an excellent perennial for mixed flowerbeds as well as for cutting. We harvest the stems for bouquets as soon as about a quarter to half of the flowers are open. It will stay beautiful in a vase for about seven days, but it is not suitable for drying. Common pests and diseases avoid it, making it an ideal choice for complete beginners.

Persian fritillaries are impressive bulbous plants. They have firm, strong stems and downward-facing bell-shaped flowers. Their basic green color is complemented by colorful shades. However, Purple Dynamit is a real rarity and was introduced to the market after fifteen years of breeding and selection. Its flowers are dark plum purple to almost purple-black.

Feather grass flowers capture attention in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All feather grasses love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To look most natural in beds, it is good to plant them in loose groups of several pieces together with other drought-loving perennials and bulbs. Only then do their stems and inflorescences, set in motion by the slightest breath of wind, truly stand out. Stipa 'Ponny Tails' is a species native to the steppes of Mexico, Texas, and Patagonia. Airy, dense clumps of hair-like delicate leaves resemble horsehair. The leaves are green, turning up to straw-colored towards the flowers. In a suitable location, it also self-seeds.

Zářivě žlutá lichořeřišnice patří k oblíbeným klasikám, které spolehlivě oživí každou výsadbu. Její původní domovinou jsou slunné svahy And, takže i ve vašem záhonu ocení hlavně dostatek světla a propustnou půdu. Příliš mnoho živin jí spíše škodí, jelikož tvoří více listů na úkor kvetení. U nás pro vás pěstujeme silné sazenice v květináčích, které po vybalení stačí rovnou vysadit na trvalé stanoviště. Odrůda Troika Yellow upoutá výraznými žlutými květy, které tvoří dokonalý kontrast s typicky kulatými lístky. V zahradě se skvěle uplatní jako půdopokryvná zeleň nebo přepadávající ozdoba okrajů. Často se sází k zelenině, kde působí jako magnet na opylovače a odvádí pozornost nezvaného hmyzu. Příjemným bonusem je kulinářské využití, jemně pálivé žluté květy připomínající chuť ředkviček poslouží jako originální jedlá dekorace pokrmů. Floristické sušení sice rostlina nezvládá, nicméně do volnější drobné kytičky si stonky nastříhat můžete, prostor ve váze oživí na přibližně tři dny.

Výrazná a zcela nenáročná lichořeřišnice Cherrelle by neměla chybět na žádné zahrádce. Tato vitální letnička pochází z And, a tak je zvyklá na plné slunce a propustnou půdu. Poradí si s písčitou i chudší zeminou, kde nakvete mnohem bohatěji než v přehnojeném záhonu. Od nás obdržíte prokořeněnou sazenici v květináči, kterou rovnou přesadíte ven. Kultivar Cherrelle si udržuje přirozeně kompaktní keříkovitý růst do výšky kolem třiceti až čtyřiceti centimetrů a obejde se bez opory i zaštipování. Třešňově červené květy voní a spolehlivě lákají včely od června do podzimu. V zeleninovém záhonu lichořeřišnice často funguje jako lapač, který na sebe natáhne mšice a uchrání ostatní úrodu. Výborně se hodí na okraje záhonů, kde její jedlé, pikantní listy i květy můžete kdykoliv utrhnout na talíř. Pro řez či sušení se nevyužívá. Rostlina nepřežije teploty pod nulou, ale spolehlivě se sama přesévá do dalších let.

Meadow rue will reliably bring extraordinary lightness and delicate structure to any garden. Its original homeland is the mountain plains and edges of thickets in western China, where it naturally grows alongside other tall perennials. Despite its fragile appearance, it is a very resilient plant that thrives best in partial shade or sun, in well-drained loamy and humous soil with regular watering. You will receive an already grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the flowerbed. Once established, it handles even severe frosts dropping below thirty degrees without problems. Moreover, caring for it is so easy that even complete beginners can easily manage it. The plant is avoided by pests and diseases, and it needs no support to reach a height of over one meter. The spectacular look of meadow rue is ensured not only by its tiny pinnate leaves but primarily by the flowers themselves. These grow from mid-summer to autumn in loose panicles on thin, purplish-colored stems. The individual small flowers have a delicate lilac shade with yellow stamens conspicuously protruding from them. In flowerbeds, they provide a beautiful airy lace effect that perfectly complements the heavier and fuller flowers of other perennials. During the long flowering period, bees and other pollinators fondly land on the plant. Although the entire plant is poisonous, it has an irreplaceable place in the garden. If you enjoy creating fresh bouquets, meadow rue will guaranteed please you. Harvest stems full of tiny flowers for the vase, which will add an unusual delicacy to the arrangement and stay fresh in water for about seven days. The plant is not suitable for drying.

Santolina chamaecyparissus is a grey-leaved cushion-forming subshrub originating from rocky and stony areas of the Mediterranean. This predetermines its use in the garden. The whole plant is aromatic and very attractive in appearance. It will look good in gravel beds with aromatic herbs and drought-loving species of perennials and grasses.

Chinese chives, also known as garlic chives, originate from the sunny steppes and meadows of East Asia. Therefore, in our gardens, they thrive best in sunny or semi-shady locations with well-drained, loamy to sandy soil. It is an exceptionally low-maintenance perennial that easily withstands frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees and is avoided by common pests and diseases. You will receive an established seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant directly to your chosen spot, where it will quickly form a dense clump reaching a height of around half a meter. Its leaves are narrow and flat. From August to October, it blooms with striking white flowers featuring a green throat and vein, which attract bees and butterflies. It is a perfect herb for both the kitchen and the ornamental garden. The leaves and flowers are fully edible and add a pleasant garlic flavor to dishes. Its sturdy stems are also excellent for cutting into autumn bouquets, bringing a very interesting and unique structure to them.

Hollyhocks are a necessity for every lover of rural atmosphere. We traditionally associate them with sunny cottage gardens, even though they came to Europe with ancient travelers along the Silk Road all the way from the steppes of Central Asia. And the taste for travel has remained with the hollyhock. It often self-seeds and you will find it in a place where you certainly didn't plant it. Naturally, it is a biennial or short-lived perennial. However, its instability is balanced by beautiful double flowers and a distinct silhouette and height. It is suitable for cutting and was also used for dyeing and as a medicinal plant. The Chater's series includes proven varieties with pompon-like double flowers.

Cosmos 'Cherry Chocolate' will win you over with its distinct cherry red color and unique chocolate fragrance. Its original wild ancestors come from sunny Mexico, which is why even here it prefers full sun and well-drained sandy or loamy soil. The fresh green bushes of the 'Cherry Chocolate' cultivar stand out among all chocolate cosmos with the largest flowers, which grow up to seven centimeters in diameter. You will receive a well-rooted seedling from us. You can place it on the terrace or sink it along with the pot directly into the flower bed at a spacing of about fifty centimeters, where it will beautifully complement ornamental grasses. Botanically, it is a short-lived perennial suitable for more advanced growers, as it is grown as a portable container plant. For the winter, we recommend removing it and moving it to a frost-free room; it only tolerates temperatures down to minus twelve degrees. The flowers appear from July to October and act as a magnet for pollinators. The plant does not suffer from diseases or pests and requires medium watering. The radiant cherry flowers are excellent for bouquets; cut them fully open for the vase.

Basil 'Sweet' brings an irresistible scent and taste of the sunny Mediterranean to your garden, although its original home is the warm and humid tropical regions of India and Asia. Precisely because of its origin, it loves sunny and sheltered locations. It thrives best in humous, loamy, and well-drained soil that retains moderate moisture. You will receive a fully grown seedling in a pot, which you simply need to transplant directly into your chosen spot in the garden bed. The 'Sweet' variety is characterized by an upright growth habit reaching heights of around thirty to forty centimeters and forms a bush full of light green, medium-sized leaves. These are extremely aromatic and represent an absolute staple for summer cooking. From June to September, the basil also blooms with tiny pure white flowers. If you let it flower, it becomes a huge attraction for bees and other pollinators. Growing it is easy even for beginners, just remember that as a typical annual, it cannot tolerate frost. During the summer, we recommend keeping an eye on the plant for slugs and aphids, and being careful of mold or powdery mildew in damp weather. You can also use its fresh stems in smaller herbal bouquets, to which they will add an unmistakable scent in the vase.