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Aloysia, also known as lemon verbena, is a portable potted plant. It is grown primarily for the distinctive lemon scent of its leaves. In summer, it blooms with tiny white flowers. Originating from South America, it has been cultivated in Europe since the 17th century as a source of essential oils used in perfume production, as a culinary herb, and as a fragrant tea ingredient.

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.

Italian Strawflower is a popular aromatic plant. In addition to its fragrance, it also captivates with its silvery foliage. Perfect for combining with drought-tolerant perennials and herbs.

Mints (Mentha) are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. Spearmint (Mentha spicata) features fresh green, large leaves and a strong mint aroma.

Basil with a special scent with hints of cinnamon and anise. The flowers are pink and the stems are purple-toned. It is grown as an annual, suitable for both containers and flower beds.

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.

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.

Coneflowers originate from North America, where they are robust and abundantly flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses and for country gardens by cottages. The central discs, after the seeds ripen, look very effective and decorate perennial beds even through winter. For vases, harvest as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7–10 days. Dry central discs can also be used. Green Wizard is a special coneflower notable for its unusual coloration and flower shape. The inflorescence does not have developed true petals, only large green bracts with a prominent brown center. An effective addition to bouquets.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in summer with dark purplish-pink flowers. 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. Magnus has striking deep pink flowers with an orange-brown center.

Meadow sage occurs in our country primarily in warmer regions, especially in warmer regions, especially in South Moravia and Northern and Central Bohemia. It grows in sunny meadows, hillsides, and along roads. Its fragrant leaves form a basal rosette, from which several less leafy, branched stems emerge. The inflorescences are composed of striking, lipped flowers that are a great attraction for bees and bumblebees. 'Rose Rhapsody' has light pink flowers.

The tree mallow is a beautiful, long-flowering perennial. Its inflorescence resembles miniature hollyhocks or mallow. It is well-suited for classic combinations with roses and for wilder beds with grasses. The garden cultivar 'Elsie Heugh' has beautiful, delicate pink flowers with fringed edges.

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.

A creeping species of thyme (Thymus serpyllum) with glossy, oval, and distinctly aromatic leaves. It forms fragrant cushions, growing only up to 10 centimeters tall, making it perfect as an accompaniment to other drought-tolerant herbs or for growing in containers. The flowers are light purplish-pink.

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.

Nenáročná a skromná trvalka, která vykvétá velkým množstvím drobných kvítků. Kvete rekordně dlouhou dobu po celé pozdní léto a podzim. Tvoří menší kompaktní vzdušné keříky, které vydávají mátově kořenitou vůní. Květy podobné tymiánu lákají včely, čmeláky a motýly. Dobře bude vypadat mezi růžemi i v přírodně pojatých stepních záhonech třeba s nižšími trávami. 

Valerian is known as an an important medicinal herb. Its scent is beloved by cats. In the garden, it thrives in damper herb beds and in naturalistic perennial plantings. It reliably attracts beneficial insects to the garden. For bouquets, it's best to harvest it as soon as the first blossoms open. It will last 5 days in a vase.

We grow this sage for its velvety, deep green leaves, which find their use in the kitchen and in tea blends. To maximize the aromatic content of the leaves, we remove the flowers. Its leaves are up to three times larger than other sages.

We cultivate this sage for its velvety, deep green leaves, which find use in the kitchen and in tea blends. To maximize the aromatic content in the leaves, we remove the flowers.

Hairy reed grass originates from East Asia. It is cultivated for its beautiful bushy panicles on sturdy upright stems. Drooping leaves emerge early in spring and turn bronze in autumn. It is striking on misty autumn mornings when dew drops catch in the panicles and then sparkle in the sun. Hence its name – diamond grass. Lasts up to 10 days in a vase.

An undemanding native grass that forms a dense green cover. In May, long stems emerge with delicate, heart-shaped spikelets resembling small hearts. Their movement with the slightest breeze is very striking. It remains beautiful until August or September. It's a good idea to trim it after flowering. It is perfectly suitable for drying.

A clumping, upright-growing grass. It sprouts very early. Decorative for its overall vertical habit and delicate flower panicles that bloom silvery-grey, turn yellow in summer, and transition to sandy beige. It adorns the garden until winter. You can plant it in mixed beds or use it as an element that rhythmically divides space. Useful for bouquets and drying.

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and country gardens. For bouquets, harvest flowers with firm, smooth central disks. They will then last 7–10 days in a vase. Polaris is a more vigorous garden form. It can be propagated by sowing.

An interesting tuberous perennial with flowers that bloom from the top down. This unique characteristic also gave it its secondary Czech name – shorakvět (top-flower) – as most plants bloom in the opposite direction, from bottom to top. Its unusually shaped white flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Also interesting for bouquets.

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.

New this year! Cosmos are our favorites, but they were lacking in color. They were only available in white and pink. Now, finally, a variety in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and peach. We just had to have it.

A classic for all gardens, and the Classic series of cornflowers are great performers! Strong, straight stems ensure excellent quality cut flowers. And the Classic Fantastic color combination reminds us of traditional Czech blueprint textiles. Shades transition from sky blue to the darkest blue. The centers of the flowers are colored differently from the edges.