Bishop's Flower Graceland

Larkspurs are a classic and dominant feature among bedding perennials. We often see them accompanying roses and peonies. To stand out, they require plenty of space and regular fertilizing. You can enjoy their beauty in flower beds, bouquets, and even try drying them; the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase but are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

A beautiful, though rather short-lived perennial, ideal for steppe areas together with delicate drought-loving grasses and perennials. Harvest for bouquets as soon as 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, which fade to an elegant antique pink as they finish blooming.

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

The flowers resemble wild roses but are slightly smaller. The spherical tiny rose hips are fresh red on long and upright, almost thornless shoots. They have perfect durability. The leaves are matte green.

A tall medicinal perennial with decorative, finely divided leaves and a sweet taste and scent similar to anise. It does not form tubers. The delicate, aromatic leaves add an attractive veil and smoke effect to a perennial bed. Its flowers are a magnet for beneficial insects. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. Matured umbels with seeds can be dried.

Larkspurs are a classic and at the same time a dominant feature among bedding perennials. We often see them in the company of roses and peonies. To stand out well, they need to be treated to enough space and not forgotten regarding fertilization. We can enjoy their beauty in flower beds, bouquets, and even try drying; the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase; they are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

Broad-leaved statice, also known as sea lavender, is a plant originally from the steppe regions of southern Europe. Leathery leaves form a basal rosette. From these, veil-like panicles formed by tiny light lavender flowers grow. Perfect for bouquets; for drying, harvest when the flowers are fully colored.

The Oriental poppy originates from the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, where it grows on rocky slopes and dry meadows. It blooms with large bowl-shaped flowers on tall stems. Like all poppies, for use in bouquets, we harvest them as soon as the buds show color and "crack." Additionally, we briefly sear the stem ends with a flame (for about 20 seconds) and immediately place them in cold water. They will then last in a vase for 4 days. The strikingly hairy and large leaves die back shortly after flowering, and the plant must rest until spring to gather strength. Some leaves sprout again in late summer. Therefore, it is advisable to plant other perennials in close proximity that 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.

These snowberries are specially bred for floristry purposes. Their shoots are upright, sufficiently long and strong, and carry a rich abundance of flowers and fruits. Besides using them in bouquets, we can plant them like other snowberries in shrub groups, as lower hedges, or in mixed beds with taller perennials and grasses. The flowers are good pasture for bees. The fruits are poisonous. They bloom later in late spring and form fruits in late summer.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. A popular tea mint with fresh green leaves. Flowers in a soft purple color.

A species native to Central Europe found in clearings, damp meadows, and bright forest edges. Usually a biennial or short-lived perennial. In the autumn of the first year, the plant forms a basal rosette of leaves; in the spring, flowering stems grow from them. Further development depends on the site we choose for it. In some places, it survives another season; elsewhere, we must rely on self-seeding or plant new plants. All parts of the foxglove are poisonous. It lasts 6 to 8 days in a vase.

Nettle-leaved Mullein is a native European perennial. It grows on sunny rocky slopes. The cultivar Wedding Candles has white flowers with purple fuzzy stamens. The leaves are grey-green and felted. Like all Mulleins, it is a huge attraction for bees and bumblebees.

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

Strawflower is a classic from grandma's garden but also an evergreen of dried flowers. We love using them for wedding arrangements because they don't wilt. They fit perfectly into corsages, wreaths, and boutonnieres. Shades range from the palest pink to a richer baby pink.

Divine color cocktail of sunset colors. From light champagne and apricot to salmon and old wine. Strawflower is a classic from grandma's garden but also an evergreen of dried flowers. We love using them when binding wedding flowers because they don't wilt. They are suitable for corsages, wreaths, and boutonnieres.

Originally a plant from sandy steppes and slopes of southern Europe and Central Asia. Cultivated in botanical gardens since the 18th century. Common in private gardens since the mid-19th century. A classic perennial for cutting. In the garden, it can also be used in modern steppe beds with grasses and drought-loving perennials.

Pycnanthemum muticum impresses with its silvery-white colored bracts growing beneath the less conspicuous inflorescence. It grows to a height of 70–110 cm. On sunny days, the leaves in particular are strongly aromatic. The flowers attract pollinators. A great green addition to bouquets.

A lesser-known species of Yarrow has dark green glossy serrated leaves that remain attractive throughout the growing season, and a sweet pink color of flowers that are larger than the flowers of common Yarrow. It lasts 10 days in a vase.

Flowering tobacco has large basal rosettes and longer tubular flowers on strong stems. You can also grow it in a planter. In the early evening, flowering tobacco begins to smell wonderful. A perfect piece for a flower bed!

Delicate decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate primarily from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They look best in large-scale plantings. Due to relatively late sprouting, it is good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. We harvest as soon as half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. Erika blooms light pink.

A versatile perennial suitable for cottage and modern flower beds. It also works well in wild natural plantings. Although its main charm lies in the cute flowers that appear in late spring, 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. Heidi has pink romantic flowers.