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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.

A perennial for lovers of striking colors and dramatic contrasts. Unmissable with its dark wine-red stems and leaves, and vibrant red flowers. All parts of the lobelia are poisonous.

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.

This tirelessly flowering variety, related to the well-known medicinal Verbena, is ideal for perennial plantings as a refining accent. It forms airy, transparent clumps with intensely purple-colored stems and tiny leaves. Delicate pink flowers bloom throughout the summer until autumn. They look stunning in flower beds and containers. In England, where this variety was discovered near the town of Bampton, it overwinters well. Here, it is necessary to find the best possible habitat conditions for it. Also popular with bees and butterflies.

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.

Mallow is an undemanding native perennial with pleasantly fragrant light pink flowers. Since ancient times, its leaves, flowers, and unripe seeds have been used as a vegetable and herb. In the 16th century, it was even considered a panacea. In flowerbeds, due to its rapid growth and development and abundant flowering, it is perfectly suited for filling gaps in freshly established plantings. It looks very effective already in its first season, drawing all attention during the period when other perennials are still taking their time. The fragrant and delicate flowers are very suitable for cutting for a vase and also attract bees.

This simple collarette dahlia has a white collar around a yellow center and light pink petals.

Feverfew is an aromatic, richly branched plant with pinnate leaves and small, single or double flowers that appear in large numbers. In a suitable location, it is perennial with the ability to self-seed. Elsewhere it is short-lived and grown as a biennial. Excellent for cutting, lasting 7–10 days in a vase. Orinoco has creamy yellow flowers with reduced petals. The centers are sunken and somewhat more intensely colored.

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.

A species native to Central Europe, found in clearings, moist meadows, and light forest edges. Typically a biennial or short-lived perennial. In its first year, the plant forms basal leaf rosettes in autumn, from which flower-bearing stems emerge in spring. Further development depends on the chosen site. In some places, it will survive another season; elsewhere, we must rely on self-seeding or plant new specimens. All parts of foxglove are poisonous. It lasts 6 to 8 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.

Feverfew is an aromatic, richly branched plant with feathery leaves and small, simple or double flowers that appear in large numbers. In a suitable location, it is perennial with the ability to self-seed. Elsewhere, it is short-lived and grown as a biennial. Excellent for cutting, it lasts 7–10 days in a vase. Camilla has chamomile-like flowers with a prominent yellow center and ray-like petals.

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. Double Ellen Red is a double-flowered hellebore with rounded petals of dark burgundy-red with a lighter undertone on the lower row of petals.

Originally a plant from the 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-tolerant perennials. 'Bristol Fairy' blooms with a large number of white, double flowers.

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.

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.