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A clump-forming cranesbill species. A native perennial with striking blue flowers in its natural form. Upright stems, up to 50 cm tall, grow from a clump of rich green, deeply lobed leaves, bearing flowers. A robust and long-lived plant under good conditions. An exception among commonly blue-flowering meadow cranesbills. Rose Queen has delicate pastel pink flowers with darker veins.

A clump-forming species of geranium. A native perennial with striking blue flowers in its natural form. Upright stems up to 50 cm tall emerge from a clump of rich green, deeply incised leaves, bearing flowers. A resilient and long-lived plant under good conditions. Geranium Dark Reiter stands out at the very beginning of the season, as soon as its dark burgundy, deeply divided leaves emerge. The contrast with the light blue flowers is perfect.

A clump-forming cranesbill species. A native perennial with striking blue flowers in its natural form. Upright stems, up to 50 cm tall, grow from a clump of rich green, deeply lobed leaves, bearing flowers. A robust and long-lived plant under good conditions. The Striatum cultivar is also sometimes called Splish Splash. Its white flowers appear to be splashed with blue. The intensity of the coloration can vary, with purely white and purely blue flowers potentially appearing on the same plant. In your garden beds, choose those with the most blue markings and propagate them further by dividing clumps to maintain the vibrancy of the coloration.

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.

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 valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. 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. White Swan blooms with milky white flowers with brown-orange centers. The petals are not spread out completely horizontally; they bend slightly downwards.

A versatile perennial suitable for both rustic and modern beds. It also thrives in wild, naturalistic plantings. While its main charm lies in the adorable flowers that appear in late spring, it's also valuable in beds for its early-emerging leaves. Columbines add an airy, light feel to perennial beds and bouquets. They last 7 days in a vase. This variety was discovered in Cambridge in the 1980s by Nora Barlow, Charles Darwin's granddaughter. The flower color transitions from pink and white to green.

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 cutting for a vase only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before this, they tend to wilt, and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Double Ellen Pink Spotted has full, delicate pink flowers with dark burgundy spots.

Perennials with palmate leaves and delicate flowers. In nature, they can be found in moist meadows or bright forests. They grow in clumps. Upright stems, suitable for cutting, branch out and bear small umbels of flowers. These are further emphasized around the perimeter by serrated bracts in the color of the flower with translucent green. They last 10–14 days in a vase.

Lavender is a must-have for every sunny herb garden. Classified as subshrubs, they are valued in gardens for their winter habit. They add not only color and texture to beds but also an unmistakable scent. They will look good with lower drought-tolerant grasses and perennials. A compact cultivar with dark flowers.

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. Lorelei has semi-double flowers in a delicate light pink tone.

Meadow Sage (Salvia pratensis) occurs predominantly in warmer regions in our country, especially in southern Moravia and northern and central Bohemia. It grows on sunny meadows and hillsides and along roadsides. Fragrant leaves form a basal rosette, from which several less leafy, branched stems emerge. The inflorescences are composed of prominent lipped flowers, which are a great attraction for bees and bumblebees. 'Sweet Esmeralda' has intensely pink flowers.

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. Rose Barlow has a full pink flower.

A perennial from the North American prairies that is perfectly suited for natural gardens. It has light pink, narrow, horizontally spread petals with dark central discs.

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.

It forms a delicate airy shrub. Compared to Aster ericoides, the flowers are less numerous, placed individually at the ends of the branches, which gives the plant an airy effect. The plant has a very delicate appearance. It is beautiful in combination with other late asters and ornamental grasses. Healthy and long-flowering, the pink flower is slightly larger than that of Aster ericoides. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

Lady's Mantle naturally grows in mountain pastures and meadows, and in mixed forests. It is ornamental for both its leaves and flowers. 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 fan-like leaves. For florists, it is valuable for its abundance of tiny greenish-yellow flowers. In flower beds, it is important for its ground-covering nature. It 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 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 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.

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. White Barlow has a full white flower.

Agastache rugosa originates from regions of China and Japan. Its serrated leaves resemble nettle leaves, but they don't sting and release a minty-anise scent when crushed between the fingers. It is a stable, upright growing plant. Hardy and robust, it successfully tolerates our winters. Interesting for cutting even after flowering. Lasts 7 days in a vase. Black Adder is a sturdy cultivar with a strikingly contrasting dark color and a very long flowering period.

A versatile perennial suitable for both rural and modern garden beds. It also works well in wild, naturalistic plantings. Its main charm lies in its cute flowers, which appear in late spring, but it's also valuable in beds for its early-sprouting leaves. Columbines add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. It lasts 7 days in a vase. Kristall is a large-flowered variety with white blooms and striking spurs.

A perennial grass native to the North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It provides clear structure to beds while also acting as a softening element, especially after its veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. The Squaw cultivar immediately captivates with its wine-red colored leaves and brownish-pink flowers.

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.

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.

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.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems typically bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, in late winter and early spring. They are suitable for vases only after noticeable seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower has matured. Before this, they tend to wilt, and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The flowers of Helleborus 'Double Ellen Purple' are semi-double to full, a deep purple color with contrasting white stamens. As the flowers mature, the dark color fades, and the distinctively colored edges of the petals remain.

An interesting perennial originating from the Himalayas, where it grows on dry grassy and stony slopes. Its white button-like flowers resemble small strawflowers. It is also effective with its grey-silver foliage.

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.