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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.

This stately perennial originates from the southern parts of Canada and the northern USA, where it grows in moist meadows. It forms a dense clump of strong stems. The flowers are arranged in large flat inflorescences and are an irresistible attraction for bees and butterflies. In gardens, they create striking solitary specimens. They are long-lived and will last several decades in their location.

This type of boneset originates from the light, moist forests of North America. It is perfectly suited for planting on pond banks in consistently moist soil. The Braunlaub cultivar has white flowers, and the leaves are dark green, brownish underneath.

This robust perennial originates from the southern parts of Canada and the northern USA, where it grows in moist meadows. It forms a dense clump of sturdy stems. The flowers are arranged in large, flat inflorescences and are an irresistible attraction for bees and butterflies. In gardens, they create striking solitary plants. They are long-lived and can remain in place for several decades. Atropurpureum has dark reddish-purple stems and light purple flowers, arranged in inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter.

This Phlomis grows wild in Central and Southeast Europe, and in our country, it is a critically endangered species. The stems are purple and bear rough, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are pinkish-purple, and the dry seed capsules are also ornamental. It creates a striking decorative element even in winter. The combination with soft, loose plantings of grasses and perennials, into which Phlomis brings a strict graphic accent, is particularly impressive.

Small shrubs with fragrant grey-silver shoots and leaves. The strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, they can evoke a summer atmosphere long into autumn. They tolerate drought very well and love warmth. They fit perfectly into Mediterranean-inspired plantings. Popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Pagoda Dark pink is an interspecific hybrid valued by florists for its perfectly long and straight stems, with a striking rich pink flower color.

 Kuklíky jsou roztomilé jarní trvalky s rozkošnými miskovitými kvítky v teplých barevných odstínech. Květy vyrůstají na dlouhých rozvětvených stoncích. Okvětní plátky bývají nařasené, květy poloplné. Zajímavé je i jejich trsovitě rostoucí olistění, které časem vytváří dobrý půdní pokryv. Kvetoucí kuklíky jsou velkým lákadlem pro hmyz, zejména motýly. Do kytic sklízíme, jakmile je čtvrtina nebo polovina květů na stonku rozvitá. Ve váze vydrží 7 dní. Totally Tangerine začíná kvést později než ostatní kuklíky, ale na rozdíl od nich kvete během celého léta. Květy mají barvu mandarinek a postupně přechází do sytě lososové až tmavě broskvové.

Panicle hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs native to China and Japan, where their bark, among other things, was used for paper production. We grow them for their impressive conical inflorescences. They are undemanding and profusely flowering plants suitable for planting in flower beds and larger containers. Pink Diamond has 30 cm large inflorescences, initially creamy in color, which later change to pink.

This robust perennial originates from the southern parts of Canada and the northern USA, where it grows in moist meadows. It forms a dense clump of strong stems. The flowers are arranged in large flat inflorescences and are an irresistible attraction for bees and butterflies. In gardens, they create striking solitary plants. They are long-lived and can remain in their location for several decades. 'Baby Joe' is a moderate, compact cultivar of Joe-Pye weed. Its great advantage is abundant flowering and darker, more distinct flower color, which stands out against the dark green foliage.

A long-lived and medicinal perennial native to the Himalayas and Nepal. An exceptionally decorative plant with fresh green, finely feathered leaves resembling ferns. Reddish stems gently contrast with fluffy, up to 20 cm wide, white umbels. An elegant and striking element for perennial beds from spring to autumn. A magnet for insects. It adds a wild meadow character to bouquets and lasts 7–10 days in a vase.

Small shrubs with fragrant gray-silver shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere long into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves warmth. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. The cultivar Sterling Silver is notable for its silvery-gray leaves. Ornamental even after flowering, thanks to its decorative fruit clusters.

A fast-growing ornamental grass with strikingly colored dark burgundy leaves. It blooms from July to October with pink to burgundy spikes that gradually fade to beige. Interesting not only for its flowers, but also for its overall habit and striking contrasting color.

Dochany pochází z východní Asie, kde rostou na loukách a ve světlých lesích. Tvoří polokulovité trsy úzkých listů, které se na podzim, stejně jako květy ještě vybarvují. Jsou vhodné do vázy i k usušení. Kultivar Hameln patří mezi nejspolehlivěji kvetoucí v chladnějších oblastech. Květenství mají zpočátku jemný růžový nádech, pak se přebarvují do žlutohnědé až červenohnědé.

Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) originates from the eastern part of North America, where it grows in bright, moist forests. The flat spikelets hang from arching, pendulous stems and change colour from beige to pink, eventually taking on a warm copper tone. The leaves are fresh green and turn golden yellow in autumn. Besides being used fresh, it is also well-suited for drying.

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.

This species of knotweed originates from the Himalayas and China, where it grows in shrubs and mountain meadows along streams at high altitudes. It forms sturdy clumps of fresh green, pointed leaves. Above them, from summer onwards, upright, narrow, candle-like inflorescences appear, composed of individual small flowers. It is a very popular perennial, recently bred into many cultivars and used in Western Europe in larger park and garden designs. It excels with a long flowering period in late summer and good vase life. It was chosen as the perennial of the season 2023 by the Czech Perennial Society. The cultivar Fat Domino was bred in Belgium and has dark red 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 impressive solitary perennial with a robust, sparsely branched growth habit. It produces light yellowish-green, scabious-like flowers on long stems. The contrast between the relatively massive foliage and the airy, wiry stems with small flower heads is very striking. It lasts about 5 days in a vase. The spent inflorescences are also interesting in beds and bouquets.

Brunnera is a long-lived perennial native to the mountain meadows and forests of the Caucasus. It is interesting not only when in bloom. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and light green. They form a contrasting background for the delicate and small flowers that appear above the carpet of leaves from April to May. It sprouts early and retracts late, making it a valuable groundcover perennial.

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

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in late summer and captivates with long, hanging petals. Its spiky flower heads are an irresistible magnet for butterflies. Lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After the petals are picked, the stems with the central cones can be dried or used as an interesting element in fresh bouquets. Hulla Dancer has white petals with a pink tint.

A very hardy and long-lived perennial with an almost year-round effect. It forms upright clumps, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. 'Matrona' tolerates nutritious soil well, provided it is well-drained. It has firm and stable stems.

A magnificent plant with a feathery, cymose inflorescence of sweet pink color. It smells pleasant, and the pinnate dark green leaves are also aromatic. Unlike meadowsweet, it loves moisture, making it excellently suited for waterlogged areas and ponds. It lasts 7 days in a vase. The cultivar 'Kahome' blooms with fluffy, intensely pink clouds of flowers that spread a honey-like scent around them.

This species of knotweed originates from the Himalayas and China, where it grows in shrubs and mountain meadows along streams at high altitudes. It forms sturdy clumps of fresh green, pointed leaves. Above them, from summer onwards, upright, narrow, candle-like inflorescences appear, composed of individual small flowers. It is a very popular perennial, recently bred into many cultivars and used in Western Europe in larger park and garden designs. It excels with a long flowering period in late summer and good vase life. It was chosen as the perennial of the season 2023 by the Czech Perennial Society. The white variety Alba stands out particularly well against a darker background and has long-lasting flowers.

Baptisia originates from North America, belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae), and visually resembles lupine – the bigleaf lupine. However, unlike lupine, it doesn't suffer from fungal diseases and isn't as appealing to slugs. In addition to its blue flowers, the large pods that adorn the plant long after flowering are also interesting. North American Indians used baptisia roots to disinfect wounds and reduce fever, and the leaves for dyeing fabrics. Patience is key with baptisia; it takes some time to fully establish and develop a robust root system adapted to survive long periods of drought and fires. Then it is very long-lived. It was chosen as the Perennial of the Year for the 2019 season.

Avens are charming spring perennials with adorable cup-shaped flowers in warm color tones. The flowers grow on long, branched stems. The petals are often ruffled, and the flowers are semi-double. Their clump-forming foliage is also interesting, eventually creating good ground cover. Flowering avens are a great attraction for insects, especially butterflies. For bouquets, harvest when a quarter or half of the flowers on the stem have opened. They last 7 days in a vase. Geum rivale is a native perennial. It naturally grows on stream banks and in moist meadows. Its flowers are yellowish with a pink hue, and the calyx is purplish.

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. Here, it tends to behave more like a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses, adding lightness and airiness to flower beds. It's an excellent food source for insects. Tiny, butterfly-like flowers bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, harvest as soon as the first two or three flowers open on the stem. Summer Breeze has an abundant display of white and pink flowers. It is robust and resilient.

A beautiful lower grass, valued for its early sprouting and long-lasting foliage well into winter. The flowers are rather inconspicuous, beige, and appear in green clumps later in summer and autumn. The leaf color is bright green. A great combination with species such as savory, gaura, or oregano.