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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Lemon Queen is a perennial and fully frost-hardy sunflower cultivar. It grows vigorously but not invasively, forming strong, dense clumps. It blooms from July with pastel sulfur-yellow flowers, typically 5-8 cm in diameter. It looks good in country gardens and in prairie beds with grasses. Its long flowering period is very important for pollinators. In a vase, it lasts up to 10 days.

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.

Phlomis is a valuable structural perennial originating from the Greek islands and Turkey. It's also known as Jerusalem sage. In plantings, it's used as a groundcover and can even be successfully grown under trees. Both the flowers and the stems with their impressive fruits are suitable for cutting. If left untrimmed in autumn, they will adorn beds throughout winter, as will the dense carpet of leaves. Phlomis is also attractive to pollinators.

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.

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.

A beautiful delicate perennial originating from North America. Striking, relatively large but delicate flowers harmonize beautifully with a rich fluffy cloud of tiny leaves. They form compact bushes and are ideal for the foreground of beds. Coreopsis are naturally short-lived perennials. Their lifespan can be partially influenced by choosing a suitable location and care throughout the season. The 'Moonbeam' cultivar blooms with a large number of light yellow flowers with darker centers. It lasts about a week 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. The semi-double flowers of Hellebore Double Ellen Picotee are colored white and light pink with a purple-burgundy border.

Coneflowers (Rudbeckia) originate from North America and are robust, abundantly flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses as well as for rustic country gardens. The central cones, after the seeds ripen, look very striking and adorn perennial beds even through winter. For vases, harvest as soon as they bloom. They last 7 to 10 days in a vase. Dried central cones can also be used. Little Henry is a smaller variant of the coneflower named after its discoverer. It is about a third shorter and blooms somewhat earlier than the original natural species. Everything else is consistent. It has interestingly shaped flowers with striking brown centers, from which yellow ray florets emerge, curled into narrow tubes.

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.

A beautiful, though rather short-lived, perennial, ideal for steppe areas alongside delicate xerophilous grasses and perennials. For bouquets, harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. It lasts about 5 days in a vase. An exceptional cultivar with flowers in peach and apricot tones, transitioning to an elegant old rose as they fade.

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.

Phlox, also known as 'flame flower', is a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained popularity in European gardens and has been systematically bred since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial for cut flower bouquets, where in addition to its colorful blooms, it also delights with a delicate fragrance. Harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open; it will then last up to 10 days in a vase. Despite efforts to breed the most resilient cultivars, phlox remains exceptionally sensitive to climate and soil conditions, so careful attention must be paid to selecting the right location. The 'Franz Schubert' cultivar has pastel purple flowers that fade towards the edges. The delicate color of the flowers looks particularly beautiful when combined with dark-leaved plants. It is beautifully fragrant.

Fine, tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of small star-shaped flowers make this aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In flowerbeds, it serves as a fluffy, delicate filler and brightens the garden after summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good combined with roses as well as in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as a last food source before winter. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. Golden Spray is a flood of more prominent white flowers with a yellow center. Slightly shorter than the basic species.

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and country gardens. For bouquets, we harvest flowers with firm, smooth central disks. They then last 7–10 days in a vase. Daisy Christine Hagemann has large, pure white, and full flowers.

Achillea filipendulina originates from the Caucasus and Central Asia. Compared to common yarrow, it grows in clumps and is also suitable for drying. Pruning soon after flowering encourages new blooms. However, if you decide to leave the spent flower stalks in the beds, you will get a perfect structure that is effective long into winter. The leaves of this species emit a typical bitter yarrow aroma. It lasts 10 days in a vase.

 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.

Sneezeweed (Helenium) originates from North America, where it grows in moist meadows. It grows upright and in clumps. The inflorescences form small "suns" with a diameter of 5 cm, hence their scientific name Helenium. Hoopes' sneezeweed is originally a wild perennial with delicately rayed flowers on upright, branched stems. Ideal for natural gardens. An excellent perennial for cutting with a long vase life of up to 14 days.

This yarrow primarily grows in moist or wet habitats – wet meadows, springs, riverbanks, and pond edges. The flowers are semi-double with a grayish-yellow center. It lasts 10 days in a vase.

Fine, tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of small star-shaped flowers make this aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In beds, it serves as a fluffy, delicate filler and brightens the garden after the summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good in combination with roses as well as in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last pasture before winter. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Lovely' is characterized by countless small, delicate pink flowers in loose panicles on strong, wiry stems.

Phlox, also known as 'plamenka', is a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically bred since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial for cut bouquets, where, in addition to its colorful flowers, it also offers a delicate fragrance. Harvest when about half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; it will then last up to 10 days in a vase. Despite efforts to breed the most resilient cultivars, phlox remains exceptionally sensitive to climate and soil conditions, so careful attention must be paid to selecting the right location. 'Nora Leigh' captivates with creamy variegated leaves, complemented by delicate pinkish-white flowers with a darker eye. Thanks to its light foliage, it can brighten darker corners of the garden.

Garden cultivars of goldenrod are attractive and undemanding perennials bred from native North American wild species. Unlike their wild counterparts, they are not invasive and do not spread uncontrollably in garden beds. They are specially bred for cutting, which is why they are relatively tall, grow upright, and bloom profusely. We can harvest both freshly bloomed plants and stems with buds for bouquets. They last 10 days in a vase. In garden beds, they are an indispensable feast for bees. The pastel yellow flowers of Romantic Glory combine well with other colors.

Lupines are striking with their unmistakable flowers and decorative compound leaves. Naturally, they are rather short-lived perennials, with a lifespan typically around five years. They are valued for their use as cut flowers and as a pasture for bees. An elegant creamy white lupine.

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.

This plant is native to the sandy steppes and slopes of Southern Europe and Central Asia. It has been cultivated in botanical gardens since the 18th century. By the mid-19th century, it was also common in private gardens. A classic perennial for cutting. In the garden, it can also be used in modern steppe beds with grasses and drought-tolerant perennials. Snowflake has white, mostly double flowers.