Grape hyacinth Carola

Grape hyacinths are hardy, clump-forming small bulbs. They spread themselves in flowerbeds and are also suitable for planting in lawns or, conversely, for growing in containers.

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.

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

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. Tempest Scarlet nakvétá poloplnými květy sytě šarlatové barvy. Byl vyšlechtěn ve Skotsku a vyniká dlouhou dobou kvetení. Často, ještě po přestávce v nejteplejším letním období, vykvete znovu na podzim.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. This popular tea mint has fresh green leaves and delicate purple flowers.

This species of iris originally comes from the Mediterranean. It has long been a very popular ornamental garden plant, bred into many cultivars. It is said that the Celts cultivated it, it was popular in the Middle Ages, and became a heraldic plant. It lasts 3–7 days in a vase. Lime Fizz has lemon to canary yellow flowers with a delicate frill.

Persian fritillaries are impressive bulbs. They have strong, sturdy stems and bell-shaped flowers that face downwards. Their basic green color is complemented by various hues. Purple Dynamit, however, is a true rarity and was introduced to the market after fifteen years of breeding and selection. Its flowers are dark plum purple to almost purplish-black.

Oriental poppy originates from the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, where it grows on rocky slopes and dry meadows. It blooms with large, cup-shaped flowers on tall stems. Like all poppies, for use in bouquets, we harvest them as soon as the buds color and "burst open." Additionally, we briefly (for about 20 seconds) sear the ends of the stems with a flame and immediately place them in cold water. They then last 4 days in a vase. The noticeably fuzzy and large leaves die back shortly after flowering, and the plant must rest until spring to regain strength. Some leaves sprout again in late summer. Therefore, it is advisable to plant other perennials nearby that, on the contrary, sprout later and can draw attention during the poppy's dormant period. Royal Wedding flowers have white petals with a dark burgundy spot in the center of the flower.

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 Lavandula x intermedia cultivar with elegant white flowers. It is the tallest of the white-flowering lavenders and belongs to the species cultivated for valuable oil, used in cosmetics and food processing. It can thrive well in our conditions too. It is valuable for its robust habit and long flowering period, which occurs about two weeks later than varieties of Lavandula angustifolia.

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. Anita Pfeifer has pink flowers.

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 Red has simple, burgundy red flowers with beige stamens and a light lime-colored eye.

Dropwort is a drought-tolerant native perennial that naturally handles very dry conditions thanks to its tuberous roots. It forms rosettes of finely dissected leaves. Its fragrant, milky-white inflorescences are floristically valuable. The buds are interesting, looking like tiny pearls, as is the post-bloom stage in the form of small stars. It lasts a week in a vase.

Burnet is a native meadow plant that naturally grows in moist meadows. In mid-summer, branched stems with dark red, small flower heads emerge from a bed of feathery leaves. In borders and bouquets, they create unusual shape and color accents. Sanguisorba officinalis is a vital plant for the scarce large blue butterfly. In the garden, it is suitable for naturalistic plantings with grasses and other perennials. It adds lightness and airiness to bouquets. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Lum' is a very profusely flowering compact cultivar bred in Holland. It is perfectly suited for the front of borders.

 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.

Aromatic annual basil with upright growth and light green, medium-sized leaves. It blooms white.

Bleeding hearts are originally native to Korea and China, where they grow in bright deciduous forests. They are among the classic garden perennials. They will look perfect in nostalgically themed flower beds, and the white variant also fits into naturalistic woodland gardens. They are beloved for their heart-shaped flowers suspended on horizontal or arching stems. These fade and die back some time after flowering, with all the plant's energy concentrating into the roots, at which point the above-ground part can be completely cut back. For the rest of the year, you won't even notice the bleeding heart in the garden. It will remind us of its charm again in spring. Excellent vase life, at least 7 days. Harvest when the first 3-4 flowers open on the stem. Alba has beautiful pure white flowers, with light lime green shoots emerging in spring.

A very hardy and long-lived perennial with an almost year-round effect. It forms upright clumps, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. 'Matrona' tolerates nutritious soil well, provided it is well-drained. It has firm and stable stems.

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 perennial of delicate appearance with upright thin stems. It blooms repeatedly throughout the summer until autumn. The flowers are purple, small, and delicate. The leaves are also delicate, linear. Lasts 14 days in a vase.

Perovskia are sparsely branched subshrubs, native to areas from Afghanistan to Tibet. They grow in open, sunny, rocky, and stony habitats. Their striking features are their white, felted shoots and grayish, aromatic leaves. They are suitable for sunny beds alongside other drought-tolerant perennials, where they create interesting structures even in winter months. Blue Spire is an aromatic cultivar with delicate grey-green foliage and striking, airy, medium-blue flowers.

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.

Dill is an an annual aromatic herb that self-seeds in suitable locations. It appreciates some root shade, thriving in mixed beds with vegetables and perennials. It is a great attraction for beneficial insects.

An interesting tuberous perennial with flowers blooming from the top. This peculiarity also gave it its second Czech name – 'shorakvět' (top-flower). Most plants, in fact, bloom in the opposite way, from bottom to top. The unusual purple flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Also interesting for bouquets.

Coriander is an annual herb. Indispensable in Asian cuisine, it is also used in Arabic and North African cooking. It features in Indian recipes and Latin American cuisine. Both leaves and seeds are used. It is an indispensable part of Asian cuisine. In the Middle Ages, it was an ingredient in love elixir recipes, and in China, it is the plant of immortality.

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.