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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.

An originally native wild perennial that can be found in wet meadows, shallow waters, or swampy edges of water bodies. In autumn, the leaves turn orange-red. Robert has rich spike-like inflorescences of deep purple-pink color; among loosestrifes, it belongs to the lower and more compact ones.

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.

Kalimeris originates from East Asia, where it grows in open, light forests and meadows. It forms firm upright clumps; it is a healthy and very long-flowering perennial. Its blooms resemble autumn China asters, and it complements them perfectly in beds, as it begins blooming as early as July. The Antonia cultivar has blue-violet flowers.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for florist use. They are characterized by strong, straight, and upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Primavera blooms with larger (about 40 mm) pink-purple flowers. Vase life is 10 days.

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

Wand loosestrife is more elegant and slender than the better-known purple loosestrife. It also has much airier inflorescences. The leaves are smooth and narrower and turn dark red in autumn. Swirl is a profusely flowering cultivar. Pink color with a purple tinge. It copes well with slightly less moisture and can be planted in ordinary beds as well as at the edges of ponds.

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.

Little Bluestem is a prairie grass originally from North America. In the garden, it can adapt well to various moisture conditions. Its color variability is interesting. It sprouts in shades of gray-green, recolors to purple-brown shades during the season, and remains attractive in shape and color even through winter. The unusually shaped and striking inflorescences are perfectly usable in fresh and dried bouquets. The delicate flowers are elegantly drooping. In summer, it has gray-green coloration. In late autumn, the leaves and spikes of the cultivar Red Frost turn a strikingly reddish color.

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, already in 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 do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Double Ellen Pink Spotted has double, soft pink flowers with dark burgundy spots.

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.

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 and adds lightness and airiness to flower beds. It is excellent pasture for insects. Tiny flowers resembling small butterflies bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, harvest as soon as the first two or three flowers on the stem open. Summer Breeze has a rich abundance of flowers in white and pink. It is robust and hardy.

Sidalcea is a beautiful long-flowering perennial. Its inflorescence resembles miniature hollyhocks or mallow. It fits well into classic combinations with roses as well as into wilder beds with grasses.

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 Red is a double-flowered hellebore with rounded petals of dark burgundy red color with a lighter undertone on the bottom row of petals.

Anemones come from the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long slender stems, they can liven up and brighten 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 Association chose autumn Anemones as the perennial of the season for 2022. They last 7 days in a vase. Whirlwind is a historical variety bred in 1887 in the USA. It has a semi-double pure white flower, often with inner twisted petals, and compact, strictly upright growth. The flowers are very durable.

It is a robust, long-lived, and drought-tolerant herb, native to North American prairies. The white flowers combine well with other perennials and last well in the flower bed and in a vase. The leaves with serrated edges emit a menthol scent.

Rudbeckias originate from North America; they are robust and abundantly flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses as well as for cottage gardens. The central discs look very effective after the seeds ripen and adorn perennial beds even through winter. For vases, we harvest as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. We can also use dry central discs. Little Henry is a smaller variant of the rudbeckia named after its finder. However, it is about a third shorter and blooms somewhat earlier than the original natural species. Everything else matches. Interestingly shaped flowers with striking brown centers. Yellow ray florets grow from them, rolled into narrow quills.

Wand loosestrife is more elegant and slender than the better-known purple loosestrife. It also features much airier inflorescences. The leaves are smooth and narrower, turning dark red in autumn. Rose Queen is a very pretty variety, short for a loosestrife, with fine flower spikes. It handles slightly lower moisture levels well and can be planted in standard beds as well as at pond edges.

A relatively short-lived, biennial to perennial plant with a charming scent and a long flowering period. A beautiful addition to rose beds, also suitable for country-style plantings. We can use it as undergrowth under taller shrubs and trees. It smells noticeably more in the evening and at night, attracting moths. For cutting, we harvest as soon as the first few florets open. The stems can still grow a bit even after cutting, we take this into account when creating arrangements. It lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase.

Coneflowers originate from North America and are robust, abundantly flowering perennials for late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses as well as country cottage gardens. The central disks look very striking after the seeds ripen and decorate perennial beds throughout the winter. Harvest for vases as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. The dry central disks can also be used. Henry Eilers is a natural variety named after its discoverer. It features interestingly shaped flowers with striking brown centers. Yellow ray florets grow from them, rolled into narrow quills.

Barrenworts bring true fairy-tale magic to shady and semi-shady corners of the garden. They are the perfect plant for lovers of detail and observers of subtle changes throughout the season. They are effective with their ethereal flowers and interesting leaves with color variability and an almost year-round aesthetic effect. The delicate stems can also be used in flower arrangements. This cultivar has two-colored flowers, lilac-pink with white.

A reliable Zinnia for cutting. Long, sturdy stems and large blooms. Salmon-red color.

Hvozdík krvavý vnáší do zahrad to pravé luční kouzlo. Tato nenáročná trvalka původně pochází z Balkánu a Turecka. Ve své domovině obývá slunné kamenité stráně, a proto se i u nás nejlépe cítí na plném slunci v propustné, klidně i chudší půdě. Je to ideální rostlina pro štěrkové záhony nebo přírodně laděné stepní kompozice, kde svými tenkými, až padesát centimetrů vysokými stonky vytváří efekt vzdušnosti a lehkosti. Na pevných stoncích se od června do srpna pohupují sytě krvavě červená květenství, která vypadají jako drobné vznášející se drahokamy. Díky své struktuře funguje jako takzvaná průhledná rostlina, přes kterou je vidět na další trvalky v pozadí, čímž dodává záhonu hloubku. Květy jemně voní a fungují jako spolehlivý magnet pro motýly a včely. Hodí se také k řezu do vázy, kde vydrží svěží poměrně dlouho a dodá kyticím moderní, rozevlátý vzhled. Rostlina je plně mrazuvzdorná a na vhodném stanovišti se ráda sama přesévá, čímž se postará o přirozenou dynamiku vaší zahrady.

Baptisia originates from North America, belongs to the legume family, and resembles the lupine in appearance. Unlike it, however, it does not suffer from fungal diseases and does not taste as good to slugs. Besides the blue flowers, the large pods are interesting, decorating the plant long after flowering. North American Indians used Baptisia roots to disinfect wounds and lower fever, and leaves to dye fabrics. Patience is most important with Baptisia; it takes some time to fully establish and create a massive root system adapted for surviving long periods of drought and fires. Then it is very long-lived.

The Obedient plant is a native plant of the eastern regions of North America, where it grows on river banks and wet meadows. It forms upright, bushy clumps that spread to the surroundings via root runners. The flowers have the shape of a slender spike with four rows of tubular flowers and resemble Snapdragon flowers. We harvest as soon as the first flowers in the inflorescence open; they continue to bloom in the vase. In a bouquet, they are a suitable accompaniment for Dahlias and last 10–14 days in a vase. Interesting, and usable for drying too, are the spent spikes with seeds. Obedient plant Rosea has light pink flowers and spreads well.

This species of Sanguisorba originates from Japan, where we would find it in damp meadows and coastal vegetation. Soft pink, dense cylindrical flowers open from red buds.

Originally a native wild perennial that can be found in moist meadows, in shallow waters, or marshy edges of water bodies. In autumn, the leaves turn orange-red. Blush is a lower cultivar among loosestrifes. The flowers are pure light pink and combine well with other perennials.

Geums are cute spring perennials with adorable cup-shaped flowers in warm shades. The flowers grow on long branching stems. The petals are often ruffled, and the flowers semi-double. Their clump-forming foliage is also interesting, eventually creating good ground cover. Flowering geums are a great attraction for insects, especially butterflies. We harvest for bouquets as soon as a quarter or half of the flowers on the stem are open. They last 7 days in a vase. Geum rivale is an original native perennial. It grows naturally on the banks of streams and in wet meadows. It has yellowish flowers with a pink tinge, and the calyx is purplish.