Baptisia Indigo Sky

Baptisia originates from North America, belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae), and visually resembles lupine – the bigleaf lupine. However, unlike lupine, it doesn't suffer from fungal diseases and isn't as appealing to slugs. In addition to its blue flowers, the large pods that adorn the plant long after flowering are also interesting. North American Indians used baptisia roots to disinfect wounds and reduce fever, and the leaves for dyeing fabrics. Patience is key with baptisia; it takes some time to fully establish and develop a robust root system adapted to survive long periods of drought and fires. Then it is very long-lived. It was chosen as the Perennial of the Year for the 2019 season.

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. Here, it behaves more like a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses, adding lightness and airiness to flowerbeds. It is an excellent food source for insects. Tiny flowers, resembling small butterflies, bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, harvest as soon as the first two to three flowers open on the stem. Whirling Butterflies blooms with pure white flowers that gradually acquire a pink tint. The buds also tend to be pinkish. It is characterized by compact growth and abundant flowering.

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.

This is a robust, long-lived, and drought-tolerant herb, native to North American prairies. Its white flowers combine well with other perennials and have good longevity in the garden and in a vase. The leaves with serrated edges emit a menthol scent.

Phlox, also known as flame flower, is originally a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically cultivated since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial for cut bouquets, where in addition to its colorful flowers, it also delights with 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 we carefully ensure the correct site selection. The Sweet Summer series includes cultivars bred for greater resistance to fungal diseases. Sweet Summer Ocean is a very special cultivar introduced to the market in 2012. It is characterized by the color variability of its flowers throughout the day. On cool mornings, the flowers are blue; as temperatures rise, they fade and by noon they turn violet-pink.

A perennial verbena species native to North America. In its natural habitats, it grows in wet meadows, pastures, and along water bodies. It is a great attractant for bees and butterflies. Although not very long-lived, it can maintain itself through self-seeding in good conditions. It blooms gradually for a long time with many small flowers. The spent inflorescences are also effective, both in flower beds and in bouquets. The cultivar Pink Spires stands out with its firm, upright habit and delicate pink flowers.

Anemones belong to 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 the 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. Andrea Atkinson is a delicate autumn anemone cultivar with white petals.

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 beautiful lower grass, valued for its early sprouting and long-lasting foliage well into winter. The flowers are rather inconspicuous, beige, and appear in green clumps later in summer and autumn. The leaf color is bright green. A great combination with species such as savory, gaura, or oregano.

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 short-lived perennial with silver, softly felted stems and leaves. It blooms for a very long time, with a new flower opening each day, replacing the previous one. The basic species has simple, purplish-pink flowers.

Malé keříky s voňavými šedostříbrnými výhonky a listy. Nápadně zbarvené kvítky jsou nahloučené v hustých latách. V zahradě dokáže navodit letní atmosféru ještě dlouho do podzimu. Velmi dobře snáší sucho a miluje teplo. Perfektně zapadne do středomořsky laděných výsadeb. Je oblíbený u včel, čmeláků a motýlů. Okrasný i po odkvětu díky dekorativním plodenstvím. 

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. In our climate, it behaves more like a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses and adds lightness and airiness to flowerbeds. It is an excellent food source for insects. Tiny, butterfly-like flowers bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, we harvest as soon as the first two to three flowers open on the stem. Siskiyou Pink is a beautiful variety with rose-red flowers on slightly arched stems. Less hardy than white-flowering varieties. The red-spotted leaves are also interesting.

Phlox, also known as flame flower, is originally a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically cultivated since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial for cut bouquets, where in addition to its colorful flowers, it also delights with 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 we carefully ensure the correct site selection. The Sweet Summer series includes cultivars bred for greater resistance to fungal diseases. The cultivar Sweet Summer Dream captivates with warm pink flowers and a red eye. Its compact growth is also an advantage.

Brunnera sibirica, like its more famous relative Brunnera macrophylla, is suitable for beds in light shade. The blue color of their flowers is common to both, as is their vegetative cycle. After flowering, all energy is transferred to the leaves, which noticeably quickly grow to their final size, forming lush carpets. This Brunnera forms more shoots and is suitable for ground cover. It also copes better with unfavorable soil conditions and moisture deficits.

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.

Hollyhocks are a must for every lover of a rustic atmosphere. We traditionally associate them with sunny grandmother's gardens, although they reached Europe with ancient travelers along the Silk Road from the steppes of Central Asia. And the hollyhock's wanderlust remains. It often self-seeds, and you'll find it in a spot where you definitely didn't plant it. Naturally, it's a biennial or short-lived perennial. Its fleeting nature is balanced by beautiful, full flowers and a striking silhouette and height. It's suitable for cutting and was also used for dyeing and as a medicinal plant. The Chater's series includes proven varieties with pompom-like, full flowers.

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. 'Twilight Serenade' blooms purplish-blue.

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.

This type of sage originally comes from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms richly flowering small clumps with straight, upright stems. In beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as an accompaniment to roses due to its matching blooming period. However, it will also look good in mixed xerophilous steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent source of nectar for bees. It lasts 7 days in a vase. Schneehügel blooms white.

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.

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. This cultivar captivates with bicolored flowers in a combination of blue and creamy white.

Hollyhocks are a must for every lover of a rustic atmosphere. We traditionally associate them with sunny grandmother's gardens, although they reached Europe with ancient travelers along the Silk Road from the steppes of Central Asia. And the hollyhock's wanderlust remains. It often self-seeds, and you'll find it in a spot where you definitely didn't plant it. Naturally, it's a biennial or short-lived perennial. Its fleeting nature is balanced by beautiful, full flowers and a striking silhouette and height. It's suitable for cutting and was also used for dyeing and as a medicinal plant. The Chater's series includes proven varieties with pompom-like, full 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. Black Barlow has full, almost black flowers.

Phlox, also known as flame flower, is originally a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically cultivated since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial for cut bouquets, where in addition to its colorful flowers, it also delights with 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 we carefully ensure the correct site selection. The Sweet Summer series includes cultivars bred for greater resistance to fungal diseases. The cultivar Sweet Summer Fragrance has sweetly pink flowers, lighter to white in the center with a purple eye.

This is a native species of Central Europe, found in clearings, moist meadows, and bright forest edges. It is usually a biennial or short-lived perennial. In the first year, in autumn, the plant forms basal leaf rosettes, from which flowering stems emerge in spring. Further development depends on the chosen location. In some places, it will survive another season, elsewhere we must rely on self-seeding, or plant new plants. All parts of the foxglove are poisonous. In a vase, it lasts 6 to 8 days.

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.

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. Cutting back after the first bloom will encourage new flowers. For bouquets, harvest when the flowers are fully open. Lasts 10 days in a vase. Summer Pastels features a varied and delicate range of colors from white and vanilla to salmon, brick, and bronze.

Lupinus, with its name and the structure of its flowers and leaves, resembles the more common lupine. It is a decorative and hardy perennial. It blooms in late May with bright yellow flowers. Its hardiness is due to the strong root system the plant develops, which is why it is even used in anti-erosion plantings.

Baptisia originates from North America, belongs to the legume family, and resembles lupine – the many-leaved wolf bean. Unlike lupine, however, it does not suffer from fungal diseases and is less appealing to slugs. In addition to its blue flowers, the large pods that adorn the plant long after blooming are also interesting. Native American Indians used baptisia roots to disinfect wounds and reduce fever, and the leaves for dyeing fabrics. Patience is key with baptisia; it takes some time to fully establish itself and develop a strong root system adapted to survive long periods of drought and fires. Once established, it is very long-lived. It was chosen as the perennial of the year for the 2019 season. Chocolate Chip features chocolate-brown flowers with a purplish hue and a contrasting creamy yellow keel.