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The 'Blue Glow' globe thistle is an impressive perennial that naturally grows in the region from southern Europe to Turkey and Central Asia. Thanks to its origin, it loves the sun and well-drained, even poorer sandy soils, where it thrives best. In the garden, it captivates with its architectural structure and silvery gray-green leaves, which form an interesting contrast to other plants. The spherical flowers in a royal blue shade are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, so with this plant, you will bring a lot of life into the garden. It is a long-lived and undemanding plant that does not need support and easily handles even harsher frosts. It is also very valuable for florists. It lasts very long in a vase, and its blue spherical flowers look wonderful in summer bouquets. If you don't harvest them fresh, they are perfect for drying for winter decorations, or left in the flowerbed, they form a beautiful winter effect, especially when covered in hoarfrost. The 'Blue Glow' cultivar stands out precisely for its intense flower color.

A native wild perennial with a large distribution range from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. It grows in meadows and dry grassy places. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads via runners. Cutting back after the first bloom encourages a new set of flowers. Harvest for bouquets when the tiny flowers are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase. Terracotta features ochre, shades of orange and yellow, and gray-green foliage.

Rudbeckia Goldsturm is a reliable and long-lived perennial that will bring the warm tones of late summer and autumn into your garden. It originally comes from the open plains and prairies of North America, so it delights most in sunny locations with common garden soil, whether it is loamy, humus-rich, or clayey. You will receive from us an already grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant to the chosen spot in the flower bed. It is a completely undemanding plant, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and easily survives severe frosts. The Goldsturm cultivar grows to a height of about seventy centimeters and does not need support. From August to October, it produces a flood of golden-yellow flowers with distinctly dark centers. These edible flowers attract pollinators and fit perfectly into both prairie and rustic plantings. Rudbeckia is also great for cutting, lasting around ten days in a vase. In addition, the distinctive dark centers can be easily dried. If you leave them in the flower bed over the winter, they will provide a wonderful spectacle.

A native wild perennial with a large distribution range from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. It grows in meadows and dry grassy places. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads via runners. Cutting back after the first bloom encourages a new set of flowers. Harvest for bouquets when the tiny flowers are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase. Cerise Queen has deep pink to purple-pink flowers that gradually fade to light pink.

The Star Frost globe thistle is a pure white and compactly growing form of the globe thistle, which is naturally widespread in the region from Southern Europe to Central Asia. Its perfectly spherical flowers, about the size of a golf ball, float on sturdy stems above a clump of indented leaves. These are deep green on top and silvery grey-green on the underside, which gives the plant an interesting visual effect even before blooming. It acts as a striking feature in the garden, which is perfectly suited for natural and drought-tolerant plantings. The flowers are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, who find a rich food source on them. If you like creating bouquets, the globe thistle will thrill you with its long vase life. It is also excellent for drying into winter decorations, because it retains its shape and color even after drying. Even if you leave it in the flower bed, its firm structure will adorn the garden even in the winter months.

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 places. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads via runners. Cutting back after the first flowering encourages a new set of flowers. We harvest for bouquets when the florets are fully open. They last 10 days in a vase.

Catananche caerulea, commonly known as Cupid's dart, is a charming plant that will win you over with its lightness and airiness. Its scientific name refers to ancient Greek legends, according to which it was used in love potions; today, however, you will appreciate it more for its undemanding nature and unique appearance. It is excellently suited for natural-style gardens, gravel beds, and drought-tolerant plantings, where it beautifully complements other perennials or ornamental grasses. It grows up to ninety centimeters tall and, despite its height, needs no support. The flowers have a lavender-blue color with a darker center and toothed petals at the ends. They bloom gradually from June to September. Cupid's dart loves drought and heat, but on the contrary, it cannot stand winter dampness, which harms it more than frost. If you provide it with a well-drained spot, it will survive temperatures down to -18 °C. It is a rewarding plant for beginner growers and experienced florists alike. Fresh flowers last a week in a vase, but they will bring you the most joy when dried. Harvest them fully open in dry weather and hang them upside down. They will keep their shape and remind you of summer all winter long.

The common columbine is a popular spring perennial that inherently belongs in both traditional and modern gardens. The original species grows in light forests and on the edges of meadows across Europe, so it thrives best in partial shade or full sun and ordinary loamy soil rich in humus. From us, you will receive a grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant to your chosen spot. It survives winter and frosts absolutely without any problems. Although it is a short-lived perennial, it reliably self-seeds in flowerbeds. Early in the spring, it delights with fresh green leaves, above which delicate flowers bloom in May and June on thin stems growing up to eighty centimeters tall. The 'Rose Barlow' cultivar is exceptional for its double flowers in a beautiful dusty pink shade, which reliably attract bees and add wonderful lightness to plantings. It is perfectly suited for spring bouquets, where it will bring joy in a vase for up to seven days. However, it is not suitable for drying, and it is necessary to remember that the entire plant is poisonous.

A native wild perennial with a large distribution range from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. It grows in meadows and dry grassy places. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads via runners. Cutting back after the first bloom encourages a new set of flowers. Harvest for bouquets when the tiny flowers are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase. The Cassis cultivar has flowers colored in shades from cherry-red to burgundy.

Alchemilla mollis, known as lady's mantle, is an indispensable perennial for anyone who wants to bring harmony and softness to the garden. Its home is the moister environments of mountain meadows and light forests, making it a very adaptable plant that will survive even severe frosts without problems in our climate. The 'Irish Silk' cultivar is prized for its vitality and abundant blooming, where clouds of tiny, yellow-green flowers float above clumps of gray-green leaves. It is precisely this neutral color that can work wonders in a flower bed – it softens overly sharp contrasts between other flowers and beautifully unifies the entire composition. Besides its ornamental function, lady's mantle also has practical uses. Thanks to its clumping growth and ability to quickly fill in, it is ideal for edging pathways or as an underplanting beneath taller shrubs and roses. Water droplets catch on its leaves, creating a magical spectacle in the garden. If you enjoy making bouquets, you will love lady's mantle as versatile filler greenery that matches almost anything. It will last beautiful for about ten days in a vase, and its inflorescences can also be easily dried without losing too much of their color or shape. Moreover, it is a magnet for pollinators, and its young leaves are even edible, so it also finds use in a natural kitchen.

Macedonian scabious is an abundantly and long-blooming, undemanding perennial that will bring the untamed charm of summer meadows to the garden. Its wild form originates from the sun-drenched Balkans, where it naturally grows on sunny hillsides and in warm thickets. You will receive from us a mature seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted into well-drained loamy or sandy soil in the sun or partial shade. Here it will quickly take root and form a vigorous clump. The Red Knight cultivar enchants with slender stems up to ninety centimeters tall, which all summer from June to September carry a flood of dark burgundy to deep wine-red flowers. These edible flowers act as a huge attraction for bees, bumblebees, and other insects. The plant is an ideal choice for beginners because it reliably resists frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees and does not suffer from any pests or diseases. Although it belongs to short-lived perennials, in a suitable place it gladly self-seeds. It will fit perfectly into naturalistically designed plantings with ornamental grasses and is popularly used in sweeping meadow bouquets. We recommend cutting the flowers fully open; they will then stay beautifully fresh in a vase for several days.

The 'Nora Barlow' columbine variety is a historical gem, discovered in Cambridge in the 1980s by the granddaughter of the famous Charles Darwin. This unique plant is characterized by non-traditional flowers, whose coloration smoothly transitions from dusty pink through white to delicate greenish tones. Naturally, columbines occur in light forests, so they are best suited to a partially shaded location with well-draining loamy soil full of humus. They are versatile flowers suitable for rustic cottage gardens as well as natural compositions. Their charm lies not only in the flowers attracting bees but also in the early-sprouting green leaves. Beginners can handle their cultivation, the plants survive even extreme frosts, and they willingly self-seed in the garden. Just remember that columbine is poisonous, and it is good to occasionally check it for aphids, slugs, or powdery mildew. The stems blooming during May and June will add lightness to the flowerbeds. They are ideal for cutting, bring joy in a vase for about seven days, and serve beautifully for drying as well.

Baby's breath Snowflake is an absolute classic that should not be missing in any traditional or modern garden. This perennial plant originally comes from the sandy steppes and sunny slopes of southern Europe and Central Asia, which predestines it to love full sun and well-drained, even sandy soil. It has been grown in botanical gardens since the eighteenth century, and thanks to its low maintenance, it quickly found its way into private gardens as well. It forms rich, airy clumps that look like white clouds when in bloom and bring a unique lightness to flower beds. The Snowflake variety stands out with a flood of pure white, mostly double flowers that appear from June to August. It is an ideal plant for modern steppe plantings, where it perfectly complements ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant perennials, but it is also traditionally planted as a delicate companion to roses. For florists, baby's breath is indispensable. It is excellent for cutting into fresh bouquets, where it adds volume and softens the overall impression, and it can just as well be dried for winter decorations. The plant is frost-hardy and long-lived, so it will bring you joy in the garden for many years.

A perennial grass native to North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It adds clear structure to flower beds and simultaneously functions as a softening element. This is especially true after veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. The cultivar Squaw attracts attention at first glance with wine-red colored leaves and brown-pink flowers.

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.

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.

A delicate, drought-resistant steppe grass grown for its unusual inflorescences. The horizontally positioned spikelets look like small flags and resemble a buzzing swarm of mosquitoes. Mosquito grass fits well in natural gardens with other drought-loving plants. It will grow very well even in a larger pot. It lasts up to 14 days in a vase.

Larkspur Benary’s Pacific Galahad is an unmissable classic and a true dominant feature among border perennials. Its wild ancestors originate from the mountain meadows and light forests of the Northern Hemisphere, so even in the garden, it will appreciate a sunny location and well-drained, yet nutrient-rich loamy and humous soil with plenty of moisture. You will receive a mature seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted directly into the flowerbed, ideally at a spacing of sixty centimeters, so that it has enough clear space around it for growth. It belongs among plants for intermediate growers, because for its majestic growth to a height of one hundred to one hundred and fifty centimeters, it needs regular fertilizing and copious watering. It is also good to watch out for snails and slugs, which like to feast on its young leaves, and throughout the season to protect the plant from powdery mildew. Larkspur is fully frost-resistant and can handle temperatures dropping to minus thirty-four degrees without difficulty. The entire plant is poisonous, which is good to keep in mind when choosing its spot. You will often see it in the company of roses and peonies, where its pure white flowers form a perfect color contrast. It blooms first in June and, after being cut back in time, usually repeats blooming during August and September. The snow-white flowers reliably attract bees as well as other beneficial pollinators and are an excellent choice for cutting into vases. They will last about seven days in clean water, one just needs to pay attention to the proximity of ripening fruit, because the plant is very sensitive to the released ethylene and would fade faster. If you dry the flowers, they serve excellently for floristic purposes and will retain their shape and fresh color for a long time.

The Pam's Choice foxglove cultivar is an unmissable classic of both country and modern gardens, bringing the magic of nature into your flower beds. It is a native species to Central Europe, where it grows in forest clearings and light forest margins. Therefore, it thrives best in partial shade or full sun with slightly moist but well-drained loamy soil. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant directly into your flower bed. It usually behaves as a biennial or short-lived perennial, easily handling frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees Celsius and not suffering from diseases. From a basal rosette of leaves, it sends up sturdy stems up to one hundred and twenty centimeters tall. These carry creamy white bell-shaped flowers with breathtaking dark burgundy marbling inside the throat. The flowers reliably attract bees and bumblebees. Although the entire plant is poisonous, for growers it is a completely undemanding species that is also popular for cutting. In a vase, the stems stay fresh for six to eight days. After blooming, the foxglove reliably self-seeds in a suitable location.

Fine tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of tiny star-shaped flowers make this Aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In beds, it serves as a fluffy delicate filler and brightens up the garden after summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good in combination with roses and in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last pasture before winter. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Schneetanne' is an old reliable, white-flowering variety bred by Karl Förster.

The Cornflower is a fundamental staple for all lovers of naturalistic gardens. While in the wild you are more likely to encounter simpler blue forms, the 'Tall Double Pinkie' variety will surprise you with rich, full flowers in a vibrant shade of light baby pink. These beautiful heads appear on the plants from June to August, bringing a wonderful sense of lightness to every flower bed. In the garden, this annual, which reaches up to eighty centimeters in height, will become a favorite destination for bees and butterflies that will happily search for food on it. In addition to great revitalization of any country space, it is also fantastic material for home floristry. The sturdy stems are easy to cut for a vase, the flowers hold their saturated color for a long time when dried, and you can also safely decorate your culinary creations with them. Sowing the seeds is easily managed even by a complete beginner; just gently press them into prepared soil in early spring or late summer.

Showy stonecrop is one of the longest-living and hardiest perennials you can treat your garden to. It originally comes from the Far East, where it colonizes sunny and dry slopes. For successful cultivation, you simply need to find it a spot in direct sun with well-drained sandy soil. The 'Matrona' cultivar catches the eye at first glance with its fleshy, grayish-green leaves with a burgundy tinge and sturdy stems that do not break and need no support. We will deliver a mature potted seedling that you can easily transplant straight into the flowerbed after unpacking. We recommend planting five to seven plants per square meter; they will soon join into a solid stand around seventy centimeters tall. From August to October, it will then delight you with rich, flat inflorescences in an old rose color. It is an ideal choice for those looking for beauty without unnecessary effort. This stonecrop easily survives harsh winters with frosts dropping to minus twenty-eight degrees, and pests and diseases avoid it. The 'Matrona' variety differs from others in that it will reliably grow even in more nutritious soil, provided it is not waterlogged. In perennial compositions, it creates a beautiful contrast next to delicate ornamental grasses and other autumn flowers. During sunny days, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators constantly take turns over its flowers. You can boldly use the sturdy stems with pink umbels for cutting. They stay fresh in a vase for quite a long time and will bring a touch of the slowly ending summer into your home. It might surprise you that the leaves of this stonecrop are edible and can be used to garnish dishes. If you decide not to cut the plant back in the autumn, you will get a perfect structure in the flowerbed that will last all winter. Especially when the old flowers are covered in frost, they provide a breathtaking spectacle right until the spring months.

Catmints are ideal companions for roses, suitable for naturalistic gardens, and lower species also for boxes and pots. Some of them are an irresistible attraction for cats, caused by the hallucinogen nepetalactone. This should be present in the highest amount in the species Nepeta cataria. Conversely, lemon-scented catmints reportedly do not attract cats. The botanical name Nepeta likely comes from the name of the ancient Etruscan city Nepet - Nepi in the territory of today's Italian province of Viterbo, where the plant was once cultivated. Nepeta racemosa naturally grows on dry meadows and rocky, stony slopes from the Caucasus to Central Asia. It has aromatic grey-green leaves and forms a tufted semi-spherical bush. Walker’s Low got its name after an Irish estate where it was bred in 1970. It has the most intense blue-violet flower coloration.

Lavenders are a must for every sunny herb garden. We classify them as sub-shrubs, and they are valuable for gardens due to their winter habit. They add not only color and structure to flower beds but also an unmistakable fragrance. They will look good with lower-growing drought-loving grasses and perennials. Rosea blooms a sweet pink.

Baby's breath 'Bristol Fairy' is an absolute classic that you might know from many bouquets under the folk name bridal veil. Originally a plant from the sandy steppes and slopes of southern Europe and central Asia, it is accustomed to full sun and well-drained, even poorer soil. It has been grown in botanical gardens since the 18th century and became domesticated in private ones a century later. Thanks to its origin, it handles drought excellently and does not require too much care, it just cannot stand winter wetness. In the garden, it creates a fluffy white cloud that perfectly complements other drought-tolerant perennials or ornamental grasses in modern steppe plantings. For florists, baby's breath is an indispensable material. The 'Bristol Fairy' cultivar stands out with a large number of fully double, pure white flowers that add lightness to any arrangement. The stems are sturdy and stay fresh for a long time in a vase. If you don't use them all fresh, you can easily dry them. Just hang them upside down in a dark and ventilated place. Once dried, they will retain their color and shape and make a great display in dried arrangements or wreaths all winter long. It is a long-lived perennial that will last for many years in one place.

Russian sage will bring a touch of sunny steppes to the garden and places almost no demands on care. These sparsely branched subshrubs originally come from the harsh, rocky regions from Afghanistan to Tibet, where they grow on open plains bathed in sun. Due to its origin, it revels in full sun and in poor, well-drained sandy soil with minimal moisture. You will receive from us a well-rooted seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant directly to the chosen spot in the flowerbed. It does not need support, common pests and diseases avoid it, and it will survive frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. It grows up to one hundred and twenty centimeters and forms conspicuous white-felted shoots with silvery-gray leaves. Blue Spire is an aromatic variety with airy, medium blue flowers that act as an attraction for bees and butterflies. Russian sage stands out next to drought-tolerant perennials. The flowers are suitable for both cutting and drying into winter arrangements. Moreover, the silvery stems will ensure a beautiful winter effect in the flowerbed.

The 'Romantic Glory' goldenrod is a highly attractive and completely undemanding perennial that will bring a flood of soft colors to your late summer and autumn beds. Its original wild ancestors come from North America, where they grow in sunny and open spaces. This modern garden cultivar has retained the indomitable hardiness of its ancestors, but unlike them, it is not invasive and does not spread uncontrollably around the garden. It thrives excellently in full sun in well-drained loamy soil, and even complete beginners will easily manage its care. It does not suffer from any diseases or pests and handles even severe frosts without difficulty. It forms sturdy, upright stems up to one meter tall, which do perfectly well without any support. From August to October, it is covered with delicate pastel yellow flowers that are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. The customer will receive from us a grown seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted straight into the flower bed. Goldenrod is specially bred for cutting and is highly sought after by florists. For harvesting into summer and autumn bouquets, you can use both fully blooming plants and stems with still-closed buds. They will stay fresh in your vase for approximately ten days. If you do not harvest it, it also serves beautifully for drying into winter decorations, or it creates a beautiful winter effect in the bed when its silhouette is covered by frost. Moreover, the pastel yellow shade of the 'Romantic Glory' variety combines exceptionally well with other colors, and interestingly, its flowers are even edible.

Saponaria vaccaria, or cow soapwort 'Pink Beauty', is a reliable annual that brings a romantic and airy element to summer flower beds. It easily makes up for its unconventional name with a rich profusion of tiny, pastel-pink flowers that bring a sense of lightness to the garden. These appear on sturdy stems sixty to ninety centimeters tall during the summer months, from June to September. The delicate flowers not only look beautiful and soften the surrounding plantings, but they also act as a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, which will naturally enliven your garden. For healthy growth, cow soapwort appreciates a bright location, but it can grow in light shade without any problems. It looks very elegant in the garden, and thanks to its structure—reminiscent of baby's breath—it combines perfectly with more robust types of flowers, for which it makes a delicate background. You can confidently cut three to four richly branched stems from each plant. They will bring great joy even if you simply place them in small vases in your living room. Cow soapwort grows and blooms very quickly from seeds, which in practice means that it also fades a bit faster. If you want to enjoy its delicate pink flowers in the bed and in the vase for as long as possible, it is worth sowing the seeds in stages. You can perform direct sowing from February to May in several consecutive phases. Even complete beginners can thus have fresh cut flowers available throughout the season.

We are discontinuing Feverfew Victory Single White. It is being replaced in our range by the nearly identical Feverfew Campagne and Tetra White Single. A single-flowered feverfew, a classic among cut flowers. The centers are yellow, the petals white. However, it differs slightly from other single-flowered feverfews in our selection. It is very similar to the Tetra White Single variety, only with better growing characteristics. At the same time, it is denser, more robust, and has long stems.

Cosmos in shades from cool lemon to warmer vanilla. Cosmos are a staple of our farm and when a new shade appears, we jump on it immediately! The flowers are single, the ends of the petals fade to white. Xanthos is shorter than other Cosmos, so it is suitable for boxes and pots on the balcony.