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Originally a native species of Central Europe 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-producing stems grow in spring. Further development depends on the site we choose for it. In some places, it will survive another season, elsewhere we must rely on self-seeding, or plant new plants. All parts of the foxglove are poisonous. Lasts 6 to 8 days in a vase.

Soft, light peachy orange. A gorgeous double tulip and this year's new arrival.

In nature, it is found in steppes on dry pastures and rocky slopes of Central and Southern Europe. It is a well-known floristically utilized plant. Excellent for use fresh or dried. For drying, select only stems with fully bloomed flowers. Hang flowers upside down in a dry, airy, and dark place.

Coneflowers (Rudbeckia) originate from North America and are robust and profusely flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses and for country gardens by cottages. The central cones, after the seeds ripen, look very effective and adorn perennial beds even through winter. For vases, harvest them as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. Dry central cones can also be used. Goldsturm is its most famous cultivar. It has bright golden-yellow flowers with dark centers.

The original species of this speedwell can be found in nature in moist meadows and on the banks of watercourses. It is perfect for cutting and, depending on conditions, can be used in beds in combination with roses or, conversely, in naturalistic plantings. It is among the resilient and long-lived perennials. It lasts about 7 days in a vase. Its slender spikes look especially beautiful in combination with the flowers of daisies or yarrow. An excellent food source for bees and butterflies. A pink variant of the cut-flower series Skyler, bred with long flower spikes. It blooms in the first year and repeats flowering well in subsequent seasons.

Delicate decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate mainly from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it is good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest as soon as half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. 'Peach Blossom' has delicate pink flowers.

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.

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.

A relatively short-lived, biennial to perennial plant with an enchanting fragrance and a long flowering period. A beautiful addition to rose beds, also suitable for country-style plantings. It can be used as undergrowth beneath taller shrubs and trees. It smells noticeably more fragrant in the evening and at night, attracting night moths. For cutting, harvest as soon as the first few flowers open. Stems can grow a little more even after cutting, so factor this in when creating arrangements. Lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase.

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.

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 are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it's good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest when half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. Europa flowers light pink.

The most beautiful tulip novelty of the year. The flowers are enormous, reaching the size of an orange. It's the first tulip that looks impressive even as a bud. The color is a mix of various shades, so you'll appreciate it most in larger quantities and in groups. From red, through reddish-yellow, to yellowish-red. It will definitely create an energetic and cheerful flower bed.

A classic among Nigellas, a rich sky-blue shade. Nigella is a spring beauty, but its fruits are also excellent for harvesting, so it will last in the flowerbed until summer.

This meadow rue originates from western China, where it grows on mountain plains and in scrub with other tall perennials. It is an effective, delicate perennial ornamental not only for its flowers but also for its small, feathery leaves. The flowers grow in loose panicles on thin, purplish-colored stems. Individual florets are very tiny, lilac in color with protruding yellow stamens. In beds and bouquets, they create an airy, lacy effect. Lasts 7 days in a vase.

Larkspurs are spring beauties that are unparalleled. But if you want to harvest them for cut flowers, you must be vigilant and harvest quickly before all the buds open. Especially in the warm springs of recent years, they fade quickly, so we sow several batches 14 days apart to even manage the harvest. Delphinium QIS Light Pink is a beautiful, very light shade of warm pink. From one plant, you'll harvest one thicker main stem and 4-5 smaller side shoots.

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.

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. Terracotta features ochre, shades of orange and yellow, and grey-green leaves.

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. The Cassis cultivar has flowers colored in shades from cherry red to burgundy.

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.

Rosemary originates from the Mediterranean region and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, rocky, and fully sun-drenched habitats. In the Mediterranean, it is cultivated for its aromatic oil and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a container plant that can be moved, or, in a more protected location, we can try growing hardier varieties directly in the garden bed. 'Blue Winter' tolerates our winters well.

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.

A beautiful, though rather short-lived perennial, ideal for steppe areas alongside delicate drought-tolerant grasses and perennials. For bouquets, harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. It will last about 5 days in a vase. This garden cultivar originated from a cross between biennial yellow-flowering species and the perennial purple-flowering Verbascum phoeniceum. The leaves in the basal rosette are grey-green and the relatively large flowers of the 'Pink Domino' cultivar are 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.

A relatively short-lived, biennial to perennial plant with an enchanting fragrance and a long flowering period. A beautiful addition to rose beds, also suitable for country-style plantings. It can be used as undergrowth beneath taller shrubs and trees. It smells noticeably more fragrant in the evening and at night, attracting night moths. For cutting, harvest as soon as the first few flowers open. Stems can grow a little more even after cutting, so factor this in when creating arrangements. Lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase. A beautiful, elegant white variety of the original species.

Culver's Root is a perennial native to the eastern part of North America, where it grows in wet meadows and open woodlands. Its flowers, arranged in upright branched spikes, are impressive. They are a great attraction for insects and butterflies. After flowering, the plants are adorned with persistent fruit bodies long into winter. These impressive perennials last about 7 days in a vase. The 'Erica' variety has dark pink buds and delicate pink flowers in slender spikes. It blooms very profusely, and the clumps are stable.

Culver's Root is a perennial native to the eastern part of North America, where it grows in wet meadows and open woodlands. Its flowers, arranged in upright branched spikes, are impressive. They are a great attraction for insects and butterflies. After flowering, the plants are adorned with persistent fruit bodies long into winter. These impressive perennials last about 7 days in a vase. 'Pink Glow' is a garden cultivar of a wild light pink-flowering form of Culver's Root. It has sturdy light pink inflorescences.