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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.

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. In our climate, it behaves more like a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses and adds lightness and airiness to flowerbeds. It is an excellent food source for insects. Tiny, butterfly-like flowers bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, we harvest as soon as the first two to three flowers open on the stem. Siskiyou Pink is a beautiful variety with rose-red flowers on slightly arched stems. Less hardy than white-flowering varieties. The red-spotted leaves are also interesting.

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.

Physostegia is native to the eastern regions of North America, where it grows on riverbanks and in damp meadows. It forms upright, bushy clumps that spread outwards by root suckers. The flowers are shaped like slender spikes with four rows of tubular flowers, resembling snapdragons. Harvest them as soon as the first flowers in the inflorescence open; they will continue to bloom in the vase. In a bouquet, they are a suitable companion for dahlias and last 10–14 days in a vase. The spent flower spikes with seeds are interesting and can also be used for drying. Vivid is shorter and more compact, blooming early and profusely. The flower color is distinctively purplish-pink.

Catananche is a medium-tall, short-lived perennial. It originates from the Mediterranean and is therefore suitable for areas with milder winters. Attractive blue flowers that resemble chicory. The undeveloped flower buds are also beautiful, as are the silvery faded inflorescences. Also suitable for drying. Fresh, they last 7 days in a vase.

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.

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.

Perovskia are sparsely branched subshrubs, native to regions from Afghanistan to Tibet. They grow in open, sunny, rocky, and stony habitats. Their white-felted shoots and grayish, aromatic leaves are striking. They are suitable for sunny flower beds with other drought-tolerant perennials, where they create interesting structures even in winter months.

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. 

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and cottage gardens. For bouquets, we harvest flowers with firm, smooth central discs. They will then last 7–10 days in a vase. 'Maikönigin' is an exceptionally free-flowering garden form.

Delphiniums are a classic and a dominant feature among perennial flower beds. They are often seen alongside roses and peonies. To truly stand out, they need ample space and regular fertilization. Their beauty can be enjoyed in beds, bouquets, and even dried, as the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase and are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

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.

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. Moonlight Glory is our lightest milky white goldenrod. Its elegant shade combines well with other perennials.

Phlox, also known as flame flower, is originally a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically cultivated since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial for cut bouquets, where in addition to its colorful flowers, it also delights with a delicate fragrance. Harvest when about half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; it will then last up to 10 days in a vase. Despite efforts to breed the most resilient cultivars, phlox remains exceptionally sensitive to climate and soil conditions, so we carefully ensure the correct site selection. The Sweet Summer series includes cultivars bred for greater resistance to fungal diseases. Sweet Summer Ocean is a very special cultivar introduced to the market in 2012. It is characterized by the color variability of its flowers throughout the day. On cool mornings, the flowers are blue; as temperatures rise, they fade and by noon they turn violet-pink.

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 White is an almost pure white, double-flowered hellebore. Its petals are slightly wavy, and the lower row of petals is subtly tinted green.

Poblekla (Cupidone) is a medium-height, short-lived perennial. It originates from the Mediterranean and is therefore suitable for areas with milder winters. Its flowers are white and similar in shape to chicory. The unopened flower buds are also attractive, as are the silvery spent inflorescences. It is also suitable for drying. Fresh in a vase, it lasts 7 days. Alba has white flowers.

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. Here, it behaves more like a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses, adding lightness and airiness to flowerbeds. It is an excellent food source for insects. Tiny flowers, resembling small butterflies, bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, harvest as soon as the first two to three flowers open on the stem. Whirling Butterflies blooms with pure white flowers that gradually acquire a pink tint. The buds also tend to be pinkish. It is characterized by compact growth and abundant flowering.

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.

Delphiniums are a classic and a dominant feature among perennial flower beds. They are often seen alongside roses and peonies. To truly stand out, they need ample space and regular fertilization. Their beauty can be enjoyed in beds, bouquets, and even dried, as the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase and are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

A beautiful delicate perennial originating from North America. Striking, relatively large but delicate flowers harmonize beautifully with a rich fluffy cloud of tiny leaves. They form compact bushes and are ideal for the foreground of beds. Coreopsis are naturally short-lived perennials. Their lifespan can be partially influenced by choosing a suitable location and care throughout the season. The 'Moonbeam' cultivar blooms with a large number of light yellow flowers with darker centers. It lasts about a week in a vase.

The Chain Plant is a native plant of the eastern regions of North America, where it grows on riverbanks and in moist meadows. It forms upright, bushy clumps that spread into the surroundings via root suckers. The flowers have the shape of a slender spike with four rows of tubular flowers and resemble snapdragon flowers. Harvest when the first flowers in the inflorescence open; they will continue to bloom in the vase. In a bouquet, they are a suitable accompaniment for dahlias and last 10–14 days in a vase. The spent flower spikes with seeds are interesting and also suitable for drying. Alba has pure white flowers and spreads well.

Phlox, also known as flame flower, is originally a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically cultivated since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial for cut bouquets, where in addition to its colorful flowers, it also delights with a delicate fragrance. Harvest when about half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; it will then last up to 10 days in a vase. Despite efforts to breed the most resilient cultivars, phlox remains exceptionally sensitive to climate and soil conditions, so we carefully ensure the correct site selection. The Sweet Summer series includes cultivars bred for greater resistance to fungal diseases. The cultivar Sweet Summer Dream captivates with warm pink flowers and a red eye. Its compact growth is also an advantage.

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.

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. Royal Wedding flowers have white petals with a dark burgundy spot in the center of the flower.

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.

Anemones belong to the same family as buttercups. Their elegant flowers on long, slender stems can enliven and brighten late summer and autumn beds. They stand out against a 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. Whirlwind is a historic variety bred in 1887 in the USA. It has semi-double pure white flowers, often with inner curled petals, and a compact, strictly upright growth. The flowers are very durable.

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

Delphiniums are a classic and a dominant feature among perennial flower beds. They are often seen alongside roses and peonies. To truly stand out, they need ample space and regular fertilization. Their beauty can be enjoyed in beds, bouquets, and even dried, as the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase and are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.