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Oxford Geranium is a vigorously growing perennial suitable for creating dense covers. It is an ideal plant for naturalistic gardens. It tolerates partial shade between trees and shrubs well. The cultivar Claridge Druce is suitable for use in larger areas due to its energetic growth. The flowers are pink with delicate purple veins.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. The spiky flower centers are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. After removing the petals, the stems with the central disks can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. White Swan blooms with milky white flowers and brownish-orange centers. The petals are not spread entirely horizontally; they bend slightly downwards.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The semi-double flowers of the hellebore Double Ellen Picotee color into white and light pink with purple-burgundy edging.

A clump-forming species of geranium. Originally a native perennial with striking blue flowers in the natural species. Upright flowering stems up to 50 cm tall grow from a clump of rich green, deeply cut leaves. In good conditions, it is a hardy and long-lived plant. The Striatum cultivar, sometimes also referred to as Splish Splash. The white flowers look as if splashed with blue paint. The intensity of the coloring can vary; purely white and purely blue flowers may appear on the plant. At home in your flower beds, select those with the most blue markings and propagate them further by dividing the clumps to maintain the color variety.

Geums are cute spring perennials with adorable cup-shaped florets in warm color shades. The flowers grow on long branched stems. The petals are usually ruffled, and the flowers are semi-double. Their clump-forming foliage is also interesting, creating a good ground cover over time. Blooming Geums are a great attraction for insects, especially butterflies. For bouquets, we harvest as soon as a quarter or half of the flowers on the stem are open. They last 7 days in a vase. The Mango Lassi cultivar blooms from May to September. It has double, apricot flowers with gently wavy petals.

A clump-forming species of geranium. Originally a native perennial with striking blue flowers in the natural species. Upright flowering stems up to 50 cm tall grow from a clump of rich green, deeply cut leaves. In good conditions, it is a hardy and long-lived plant. In the Painter’s Palette cultivar, you get a whole range of colors. Plants can have pink, white, blue-violet, and speckled flowers.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Double Ellen White is an almost pure white, double-flowered hellebore. The petals are slightly wavy and the bottom row of petals is lightly tinged with green.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. The spiky central discs are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. After removing the petals, the stems with the central discs can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting feature. Flowers in shades of yellow.

Feather grass flowers capture attention in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All feather grasses love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To look most natural in beds, it is good to plant them in loose groups of several pieces together with other drought-loving perennials and bulbs. Only then do their stems and inflorescences, set in motion by the slightest breath of wind, truly stand out. Stipa 'Ponny Tails' is a species native to the steppes of Mexico, Texas, and Patagonia. Airy, dense clumps of hair-like delicate leaves resemble horsehair. The leaves are green, turning up to straw-colored towards the flowers. In a suitable location, it also self-seeds.

Lady's mantle naturally grows on mountain pastures and meadows and in mixed forests. It is ornamental in both 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 drops of dew that appear in the pleated leaves. Valuable for florists for its multitude of tiny greenish-yellow flowers. Important in flower beds for its ground-covering character. Lasts 10 days in a vase.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, originally from North America. It blooms in summer with dark purple-pink flowers. The spiky flower discs are an irresistible lure for butterflies. Lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After plucking the petals, the stems with the central discs can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. Rubinstern is very similar to the Magnus cultivar; the petals are darker and firmer. As they fade, they gradually pale and droop downwards.

This species of sage originally comes from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms profusely flowering small clumps with straight upright stems. In flower beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, due to the identical flowering time, it is planted as a companion to roses. However, it will look just as good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It lasts 7 days in a vase. The cultivar Caradonna stands out with a long flowering period and dark, almost black-purple stems with tiny purple flowers and dark purple bracts. If we cut it back after flowering, it will bloom again in late August and September.

A compact and trouble-free variety of Himalayan crane's-bill with beautiful bright blue-violet flowers with a light center and purple-red veining. It responds very well to cutting back after the first flowering. It will grow back and bloom once more. It is suitable for roses and as a groundcover between taller perennials. It spreads via underground rhizomes.

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, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases 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 in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Hellebore Pretty Ellen Spotted is a beautiful variety with simple white flowers with wine-red spotting. The center with creamy stamens is further highlighted by lime yellow-green coloration.

Larkspurs are a classic and dominant feature among bedding perennials. We often see them accompanying roses and peonies. To stand out, they require plenty of space and regular fertilizing. You can enjoy their beauty in flower beds, bouquets, and even try drying them; the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase but are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

Larkspurs are a classic and at the same time a dominant feature among bedding perennials. We often see them in the company of roses and peonies. To stand out well, they need to be given enough space and not forgotten regarding fertilization. We can enjoy their beauty in beds, bouquets, and even try drying; the flowers retain their deep color well. They last 7 days in a vase; they are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

Great burnet is a native meadow plant that naturally grows in moist meadows. In the middle of summer, branching stems with tiny flower heads rise from a bed of pinnate leaves. They create unusual shape and color accents in flower beds and bouquets. Great burnet is a vital plant for the dusky large blue butterfly. In the garden, it fits into naturalistic plantings with grasses and other perennials. It adds lightness and airiness to bouquets. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. The garden cultivar Tanna is characterized by stiff upright stems and flowers of a distinct, dark burgundy color. It blooms abundantly and reliably.

Brunnera is a long-lived perennial originally from 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 tiny flowers that appear above the carpet of leaves from April to May. It sprouts early and dies back late, making it a valuable groundcover perennial.

It originates from the Caucasus and Western Asia, where it grows on mountain meadows and on the edges of sparse forests and shrub thickets. It will grow well in the company of plants that will not compete too much with a vigorous root system. It will be the perfect companion for roses and hydrangeas. 'Prichard's Variety' has purple-blue flowers of a richer shade than the basic species. The long stems of this bellflower are directly predestined for cutting. It lasts up to 14 days in a vase.

Forms a delicate, airy bush. Compared to Aster ericoides, the flowers are less numerous, placed singly at the ends of branch tips, 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-blooming, the pink flower is slightly larger than that of Aster ericoides. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

Žluťucha Decorum vnáší do trvalkových záhonů neopakovatelnou lehkost a eleganci. Tato statná trvalka pochází z horských oblastí Číny, kde roste ve vlhčích křovinách a na travnatých svazích. V zahradě vás okouzlí svými jemnými, lila až levandulovými květy, které se vznášejí jako fialový opar nad tmavě zelenými, jemně dělenými listy. Dorůstá úctyhodné výšky až 150 cm, proto se skvěle hodí do pozadí záhonů, kde tvoří vzdušnou kulisu pro ostatní rostliny. Vzhledem ke své výšce a křehkému vzhledu ocení oporu, aby ji vítr nepolámal. Miluje humózní, propustnou půdu s dostatkem vláhy a stanoviště na slunci nebo v polostínu. Květy jsou magnetem pro opylovače a v létě záhon doslova ožije bzučením. I když rostlina působí velmi jemně, je plně mrazuvzdorná. Pokud rádi tvoříte kytice, žluťucha je ideálním doplňkem pro odlehčení aranžmá, k sušení se však nehodí. Pamatujte jen na to, že celá rostlina je jedovatá.

Anemones come from the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long slender stems, they can enliven and brighten up late summer and autumn flowerbeds. They stand out against the darker background of shrub groups and will also appreciate their partial shade. The Czech Perennial Association chose autumn anemones as the perennial of the season for 2022. They last 7 days in a vase. Königin Charlotte is a massive taller variety bred as early as 1898. It has strong, firm stems and semi-double large violet-pink flowers. The outer sides of the silky smooth petals are colored violet.

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

One of the most popular flowers on the farm ever! Full blooms with shades ranging from pink to the softest powder; they look like roses!

Artemisia with exclusive silvery foliage. Originally a North American species. Aromatic leaves. Lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase. Silver Queen has even more finely cut leaves than the basic species.

Lady's mantle naturally grows on mountain pastures and meadows and in mixed forests. It is ornamental in both 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 drops of dew that appear in the fans of the leaves. Valuable for florists due to the abundance of tiny yellow-green flowers. Important in beds for its ground-covering character. Lasts 10 days in a vase.

A clump-forming species of geranium. Originally a native perennial with striking blue flowers in the natural species. Upright flowering stems up to 50 cm tall grow from a clump of rich green, deeply cut leaves. In good conditions, it is a hardy and long-lived plant. An exception among the commonly blue-flowering meadow cranesbills. Rose Queen has soft pastel pink flowers with darker veining.

A versatile perennial suitable for cottage and modern beds. It also works well in wild natural plantings. While its main charm lies in the cute flowers that appear in late spring, it is also valuable in beds for its early sprouting leaves. Columbines add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. They last 7 days in a vase. Blue Barlow has full flowers of a blue-purple color like the original species.