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

Small shrubs with fragrant grey-silver shoots and leaves. The strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, they can evoke a summer atmosphere long into autumn. They tolerate drought very well and love warmth. They fit perfectly into Mediterranean-inspired plantings. Popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Pagoda Dark pink is an interspecific hybrid valued by florists for its perfectly long and straight stems, with a striking rich pink flower color.

In nature, it is found in steppes on dry pastures and rocky slopes of Central and Southern Europe. It is a well-known floristically utilized plant. Excellent for use fresh or dried. For drying, select only stems with fully bloomed flowers. Hang flowers upside down in a dry, airy, and dark place.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), similar to lavender, is classified as a low, woody subshrub. It is suitable for similar types of plantings, with roses or in gravel beds of a steppe character. It also has culinary and medicinal uses. A great attraction for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Beautiful blue flower colour.

Hyssop, similar to lavender, is classified as a low woody subshrub. It can be used in similar types of plantings, with roses or in gravel beds of a steppe character. It also has culinary and medicinal uses. A great attraction for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Sweet pink flower color.

Perovskia are sparsely branched subshrubs, native to regions from Afghanistan to Tibet. They grow in open, sunny, rocky and stony habitats. Their striking features are their white felted shoots and greyish aromatic leaves. They are suitable for sunny beds with other drought-tolerant perennials, where they create interesting structures even in winter months. Little Spire is a smaller cultivar also suitable for pots with a soil volume of 7 liters or more.

Nenáročná a skromná trvalka, která vykvétá velkým množstvím drobných kvítků. Kvete rekordně dlouhou dobu po celé pozdní léto a podzim. Tvoří menší kompaktní vzdušné keříky, které vydávají mátově kořenitou vůní. Květy podobné tymiánu lákají včely, čmeláky a motýly. Dobře bude vypadat mezi růžemi i v přírodně pojatých stepních záhonech třeba s nižšími trávami. 

Garden cultivars of goldenrod are attractive and undemanding perennials bred from native North American wild species. Unlike their wild counterparts, they are not invasive and do not spread uncontrollably in garden beds. They are specially bred for cutting, which is why they are relatively tall, grow upright, and bloom profusely. We can harvest both freshly bloomed plants and stems with buds for bouquets. They last 10 days in a vase. In garden beds, they are an indispensable feast for bees. Moonlight Glory is our lightest milky white goldenrod. Its elegant shade combines well with other perennials.

A relatively short-lived, biennial to perennial plant with an enchanting fragrance and a long flowering period. A beautiful addition to rose beds, also suitable for country-style plantings. It can be used as undergrowth beneath taller shrubs and trees. It smells noticeably more fragrant in the evening and at night, attracting night moths. For cutting, harvest as soon as the first few flowers open. Stems can grow a little more even after cutting, so factor this in when creating arrangements. Lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase. A beautiful, elegant white variety of the original species.

Unlike the drought-loving artemisias, which boast exclusive silvery foliage, this species is attractive for its delicate white flowers. These appear in delicate clusters among the dark green feathery foliage. The contrast between the robust green mass and the delicacy of the blossoms is stunning. Beautiful in bouquets, for example, with dahlias. Lasts 7 days in a vase.

A perennial grass native to the North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It provides clear structure to flower beds and simultaneously acts as a softening element, especially after its veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. The cultivar Rehbraun is characterized by fluffy reddish-brown spikes and leaf tips, colored copper and reddish-brown from August.

A long-lived and medicinal perennial native to the Himalayas and Nepal. An exceptionally decorative plant with fresh green, finely feathered leaves resembling ferns. Reddish stems gently contrast with fluffy, up to 20 cm wide, white umbels. An elegant and striking element for perennial beds from spring to autumn. A magnet for insects. It adds a wild meadow character to bouquets and lasts 7–10 days in a vase.

Jemné drobné lístky a dobře větvené dlouhé stonky s velkým počtem drobných hvězdičkovitých květů dělají z této astry ideální podzmní květinu k řezu. V záhonech se uplatní jako nadýchaná jemná výplň a rozzáří zahradu po odkvětu letních trvalek. Dobře bude vypadat v kombinaci s růžemi i v divokých výsadbách s trávami. Důležitá pro včely a motýly jako poslední pastva před zimou. Ve váze vydrží 7 až 10 dní. Pink Cloud vykvétá velkým množstvím drobných růžových kvítků se žlutými středy.

Epimediums bring a truly magical charm to shady and semi-shady corners of the garden. They are the perfect plant for detail lovers and observers of subtle changes throughout the season. They are effective with their ethereal flowers and interesting leaves with color variations and an almost year-round aesthetic effect. The delicate stems can also be used in flower arrangements. Orangekönigin is a proven, abundantly flowering variety with delicate orange flowers. Its great advantage is also its ability to adapt to drier conditions over time.

An undemanding and modest perennial that blooms with a large number of small flowers. It flowers for a record long time throughout late summer and autumn. It forms smaller, compact, airy bushes that emit a minty, spicy fragrance. The thyme-like flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It will look good among roses and in naturalistic steppe beds, perhaps with lower grasses. This Marjoram is generally taller. Unlike other Marjorams with felted leaves, it stands out for its record-breaking flowering duration, stiff and shiny leaves, and also a larger number of flowers that do not form seeds and are therefore maximally durable. It is sometimes sold under the cultivar name 'Triumphator'.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems typically bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, in late winter and early spring. They are suitable for vases only after prominent 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. The semi-double flowers of Hellebore Double Ellen Picotee are colored white and light pink with a purple-burgundy border.

A beautiful delicate perennial originating from North America. Striking, relatively large but delicate flowers harmonize beautifully with a rich fluffy cloud of tiny leaves. They form compact bushes and are ideal for the foreground of beds. Coreopsis are naturally short-lived perennials. Their lifespan can be partially influenced by choosing a suitable location and care throughout the season. The 'Moonbeam' cultivar blooms with a large number of light yellow flowers with darker centers. It lasts about a week in a vase.

Big bluestem (Vousatice) is a North American prairie grass. In the garden, it adapts well to various moisture conditions. Its color variability is interesting; it sprouts in shades of grey-green, changes to purplish-brown during the season, and remains attractive in shape and color even through winter. The unusually shaped and striking inflorescences are perfect for fresh and dried bouquets. The delicate flowers are elegantly pendulous. Grey-green in summer. In late autumn, the leaves and spikes of the Red Frost cultivar turn a strikingly reddish color.

Small shrubs with fragrant silver-grey shoots and leaves. Strikingly coloured flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere long into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves warmth. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. An elegant and delicate combination of silvery leaves and light pink flowers. Ornamental even after flowering, thanks to its decorative fruit clusters.

Baptisia (Baptisia australis) originates from North America, belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae), and resembles lupine – the bigleaf lupine. Unlike lupine, however, it does not suffer from fungal diseases and is not as appealing to slugs. Besides its blue flowers, its large pods are also interesting, adorning the plant long after it has bloomed. North American Indians used baptisia roots to disinfect wounds and reduce fever, and its 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 Plant of the Year for the 2019 season. The elegant pure white 'Alba' also has slightly lighter leaves.

They grow naturally in the region from Southern Europe to Turkey and Central Asia. These are decorative and undemanding plants suitable for natural perennial gardens. Spherical flowers attract bees and butterflies. They last a very long time in a vase and look gorgeous in summer bouquets; they are also suitable for drying. Star Frost is a pure white form of Banat globe thistle, growing relatively compactly, with flowers about the size of a golf ball. The leaves are deep green on top, grayish-green on the underside.

The Twizzle series includes several color varieties, all characterized by upright growth and an overall more delicate appearance of both stems and flowers. The flowers are about 3–4 cm in size. They last 5–7 days in a vase.

Patrinia is a wild East Asian perennial and herb, similar in appearance to our valerian. Its flowers, however, are chrome yellow, and its leaves resemble those of scabious. An interesting effect is the reddish autumn coloration of the leaves. It combines beautifully with late summer and autumn perennials, as well as with grasses. It has applications in traditional Chinese medicine. Due to its long vase life, it is excellent for cutting. It is also attractive to butterflies and bees and remains interesting even after flowering.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. Stems typically bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, in late winter and early spring. They are suitable for vases only after prominent 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. Double Ellen White is an almost pure white, double-flowered hellebore. Its petals are slightly wavy, and the lower row of petals is subtly tinted green.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems typically bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, in late winter and early spring. They are suitable for vases only after noticeable seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower has matured. Before this, they tend to wilt, and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The flowers of Helleborus 'Double Ellen Purple' are semi-double to full, a deep purple color with contrasting white stamens. As the flowers mature, the dark color fades, and the distinctively colored edges of the petals remain.

Penstemon Apple Blossom blooms with pale pink flowers. They are somewhat darker on the outside, almost white inside. It is suitable for growing in warmer regions. It lasts 5–7 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.

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.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in summer with dark purplish-pink flowers. The 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 heads 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 lighten and bend downwards.