Phlox Sweet Summer Fantasy

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.

Phlox, also known as flame flower, 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 cutting into bouquets, where in addition to colorful flowers, it also delights with a delicate fragrance. We harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; they will then last up to 10 days in a vase. This Dutch variety, bred in 2007 and named Sweet Summer Melody, is one of the hardy cultivars. Another plus is its compact growth and abundant flowering. Pink flowers with a red eye perfectly contrast with dark green leaves.

Phlox, also known as flame flower, 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 cutting into bouquets, where in addition to colorful flowers, it also delights with a delicate fragrance. We harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; they will then last up to 10 days in a vase. White Clouds is among the hardy cultivars with good adaptability to drier soil. It also resists fungal diseases well and can cope with the root system competition of surrounding shrubs and trees.

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.

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.

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.

Phlox, also known as 'plamenka' in Czech, is a perennial native to North America. It quickly gained popularity in European gardens and has been systematically bred since the 19th century. It's a classic perennial for cutting into bouquets, where, in addition to its colorful flowers, it also delights with a delicate fragrance. Harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; they will then last up to 10 days in a vase. Despite efforts to breed the most resistant cultivars, phlox remains exceptionally sensitive to climate and soil conditions, so careful attention must be paid to selecting the right site. The Sweet Summer series includes cultivars bred for greater resistance to fungal diseases. Sweet Summer Sensation has light pink flowers with a darker purplish eye. They contrast beautifully with its dark green leaves.

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.

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.

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. This is a historic English variety bred before 1949. The light pink flowers fade towards the center, with a more intensely colored eye.

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.

Cosmos Cherry Chocolate is a garden cultivar of the original wild species originating from Mexico. Due to its striking scent, it is also called chocolate cosmos. Besides its fragrance and unusual coloration, its great advantage is its long flowering period. In our conditions, it will thrive best in a pot on the terrace; we can also embed it with its pot into perennial beds and remove it for winter. Cherry Chocolate has the largest flowers of all chocolate cosmos – they are up to 7 cm in diameter.

Physostegia is native to the eastern regions of North America, where it grows on riverbanks and in damp meadows. It forms upright, bushy clumps that spread outwards by root suckers. The flowers are shaped like slender spikes with four rows of tubular flowers, resembling snapdragons. Harvest them as soon as the first flowers in the inflorescence open; they will continue to bloom in the vase. In a bouquet, they are a suitable companion for dahlias and last 10–14 days in a vase. The spent flower spikes with seeds are interesting and can also be used for drying. Alba has pure white flowers and spreads well.

Originally a plant from the sandy steppes and slopes of Southern Europe and Central Asia. Cultivated in botanical gardens since the 18th century. Common in private gardens since the mid-19th century. A classic perennial for cutting. In the garden, it can also be used in modern steppe beds with grasses and drought-tolerant perennials. 'Flamingo' has a pink, double flower.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most of the hybrids available here originate from plants native to North America and Mexico. They are characterized by a delicate overall appearance. An elegant plant with small, fragrant leaves continuously blooms throughout the summer with many tiny flowers, attracting butterflies and bees.

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.

Panicle hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs native to China and Japan, where their bark, among other things, was used for paper production. We grow them for their impressive conical inflorescences. They are undemanding and profusely flowering plants suitable for planting in flower beds and larger containers. Pink Diamond has 30 cm large inflorescences, initially creamy in color, which later change to pink.

Delicate decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate mainly from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it is good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest as soon as half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. 'Peach Blossom' has delicate pink flowers.

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.

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.

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.

Sneezeweed (Helenium) is a hardy, profusely flowering perennial that brightens the garden with yellow flowers all summer long until early autumn. Originally from North America, its cultivation has a long tradition in Europe and it often appears in rustic 'grandmother's' gardens. It will look equally good in modern arrangements with tall grasses.

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. The basic species has pinkish-white flowers. Shoots emerging in spring have a pinkish hue.

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 it back after the first bloom will encourage new flowers. For bouquets, harvest when the flowers are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase.