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Hyacinthoides is a beautiful bulbous plant native to southwestern Europe, where it grows in light deciduous forests. Multiple leaves emerge from the bulb, but only one flower stalk. In the right location, the plant readily propagates itself through daughter bulbs and seeds, forming colonies. It flowers in May to June. The leaves soon die back after flowering. For the longest vase life, it's best to harvest them just before the florets open. Then they will last up to 14 days in a vase. Rosea blooms with light pink florets.

Hyacinthoides is a beautiful bulbous plant native to southwestern Europe, where it grows in light deciduous forests. Multiple leaves but only one flower stalk grow from the bulb. The plant multiplies well on its own in the right location, both through daughter bulbs and seeds, forming stands. It blooms in May to June. The leaves retract soon after flowering. For the longest vase life, it's best to harvest them just before the florets open. They will then last up to 14 days in a vase.

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.

Jacob's Ladder is a native wild perennial cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant since the 16th century. It has individual leaves arranged in a strikingly regular pattern, hence its common name Jacob's Ladder. Harvest when about a third of the flowers are open. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. The 'White Pearl' cultivar has pure white flowers with yellow stamens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Round-headed garlic (Allium sphaerocephalon) is a summer-flowering allium; its leaves resemble chives and yellow and dry out when in bloom. The ovoid flowerheads are 3 to 5 centimetres large and densely packed. The flowers are a striking, dark purple-burgundy colour. It blooms in summer and is suitable for steppe-like plantings with delicate grasses. It's perfect for cutting and can also be dried.

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 garden beds, due to its rapid growth and development, as well as abundant flowering, it is perfectly suited for filling gaps in freshly established plantings. It looks very effective even in its first season, drawing all attention when other perennials are still taking their time. The fragrant and delicate flowers are very well suited for cutting into a vase and also attract bees. A beautiful pure white form of mallow, elegant in combination with roses or in drought-tolerant communities.

Hyssop, similar to lavender, is classified as a low woody subshrub. It can be used in similar types of plantings, with roses or in gravel beds of a steppe character. It also has culinary and medicinal uses. A great attraction for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Sweet pink flower color.

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.

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 very hardy and long-lived perennial with an almost year-round effect. It forms upright clumps, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. The 'Brilliant' cultivar is characterized by bushy growth and a striking pink color.

Catmints are ideal companions for roses, suitable for natural-style gardens and, the smaller varieties, for window boxes and pots. Some of them are an irresistible attraction for cats, due to the hallucinogen nepetalactone. This should be present in the highest degree in the species Nepeta cataria. Conversely, lemon-scented catmints reportedly do not attract cats. The botanical name Nepeta probably comes from the ancient Etruscan city of Nepet - Nepi in today's Italian province of Viterbo, where the plant was once cultivated. The faassenii group is characterized by vigorous upright growth, delicate foliage, and long stems suitable for cutting. 'Walker's Low' got its name from the Irish estate where it was bred in 1970. It has the most intense blue-purple flower coloration.

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. Washington has white flowers.

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.

An undemanding and modest perennial that blooms with a large number of small flowers. It flowers for a record long time throughout late summer and autumn. It forms smaller, compact, airy bushes that emit a minty, spicy fragrance. The thyme-like flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It will look good among roses and in naturalistic steppe beds, perhaps with lower grasses. This Marjoram is generally taller. Unlike other Marjorams with felted leaves, it stands out for its record-breaking flowering duration, stiff and shiny leaves, and also a larger number of flowers that do not form seeds and are therefore maximally durable. It is sometimes sold under the cultivar name 'Triumphator'.

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. The semi-double flowers of Hellebore Double Ellen Picotee are colored white and light pink with a purple-burgundy border.

A perennial for lovers of striking colors and dramatic contrasts. Unmissable with its dark wine-red stems and leaves, and vibrant red flowers. All parts of the lobelia are poisonous.

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 Pink is double-flowered. The main color is light pink with irregular richer pink marbling and speckling. As it fades, it changes to a fuller pastel old rose. The petals are pointed at the ends.

Anemones come from the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long slender stems, they can brighten and enliven 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. Anemone 'Robustissima' is a proven, vigorous, tall, and profusely flowering species bred in 1900. It forms strong clumps and blooms with large, light pink flowers from late summer to early autumn. As its name suggests, 'Robustissima' is one of the hardiest autumn anemones and spreads very well and vigorously.

Jacob's Ladder is a native wild perennial cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant since the 16th century. It has individual leaves arranged in a strikingly regular pattern, hence its common name Jacob's Ladder. Harvest when about a third of the flowers are open. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. The 'Blue Pearl' cultivar has sky-blue flowers, just like the basic species.

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A very hardy and long-lived perennial with an almost year-round effect. It forms upright clumps, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. The white-flowered cultivar 'Iceberg' grows into dense, lower clumps.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, at the end of winter and beginning of spring. They can be used in a vase only after conspicuous 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. Helleborus Pretty Ellen Spotted is a beautiful variety with simple white flowers dotted with burgundy red. The center with creamy stamens is further highlighted by a lime-yellow-green coloration.

A versatile perennial suitable for both country and modern flowerbeds. It also works well in wild, natural plantings. Its main charm lies in its lovely flowers that appear in late spring, but it is also valuable in beds for its early sprouting leaves. Columbines add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. Lasts 7 days in a vase. Black Barlow has full, almost black flowers.

A versatile perennial suitable for both country and modern flower beds. It also thrives in wild natural plantings. While its main charm lies in the adorable flowers that appear in late spring, it is also valuable in beds for its early-sprouting leaves. Aquilegias add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. It lasts 7 days in a vase. Heidi has romantic pink flowers.

A beautiful, delicate woodland grass with evergreen, overwintering leaves and interesting white inflorescences. An intriguing element for spring beds. Flowers are suitable for fresh bouquets and for drying.