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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 the beginning of spring. They are suitable 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 Double Ellen Yellow Spotted has light yellow-green semi-double flowers with striking, dark wine-red spotting.

A beautiful delicate perennial originating from North America. The 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. We classify Coreopsis among naturally short-lived perennials. We can partially influence their lifespan by choosing a suitable site and care during the season. Cultivar 'Moonbeam' blooms with a large number of light yellow flowers with darker centers. It lasts about a week in a vase.

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. The flowers of the Double Ellen Green cultivar are semi-double, bright light green with white stamens.

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 flower beds. Coreopsis are classified as naturally short-lived perennials. We can partially influence their lifespan by choosing a suitable location and care during the season. The cultivar 'Zagreb' blooms with a large number of golden-yellow flowers. Their fine foliage is also decorative. It lasts about a week in a vase.

A perennial for lovers of bold colors and striking contrasts. Unmissable with its dark burgundy stems and leaves and radiant red flowers. All parts of the lobelia are poisonous.

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.

Salvia greggii, často nazývaná šalvěj podzimní, je v případě kultivaru Dancing Dolls neúnavným vytrvalcem, který vaše zahradní nádoby ozdobí květy od pozdního jara až do zámrazu. Její domovinou jsou polopouštní oblasti Severní Ameriky, proto miluje slunce, teplo a sušší, propustný substrát. Roste jako nízký, hustě větvený polokeř, který se snadno tvaruje a udržuje. Ačkoliv je pěstování nenáročné a vhodné i pro začátečníky, je třeba myslet na její limitovanou mrazuvzdornost. V českých podmínkách se tato šalvěj nejlépe uplatní jako dominantní prvek v květináčích na terasách, které na zimu snadno přenesete do bezmrazého prostoru, případně ji lze vysadit do velmi chráněných, slunných záhonů s kvalitní drenáží a zimním krytem. Odrůda Dancing Dolls vnáší do výsadeb hravost a jemnost díky unikátnímu zbarvení květů, které střídají tóny pastelově růžové s krémově bílou. Drobné pyskaté květy vyrůstají v hojném počtu na koncích vzpřímených stonků a působí velmi vzdušným dojmem. Kromě estetické hodnoty je tato rostlina také užitečná – její silně aromatické listy i sladké květy jsou jedlé a lze je využít v kuchyni jako originální ozdobu pokrmů. Zároveň se jedná o cennou medonosnou rostlinu, která do vaší zahrady spolehlivě přiláká užitečný hmyz. Rostlina netrpí na choroby ani škůdce, takže si její krásu užijete bez nutnosti složité ochrany.

Penstemon Apple Blossom blooms with pale pink flowers. They are slightly darker on the outside, almost white on the inside. It is suitable for cultivation in warmer regions. Lasts 5–7 days in a vase.

A beautiful although rather short-lived perennial, ideal for steppe areas together with fine drought-tolerant grasses and perennials. We harvest it for bouquets as soon as approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. Lasts about 5 days in a vase. A beautiful cultivar with flowers in shades of purple and pink.

Cosmos Eclipse is a garden cultivar of the original wild species native to Mexico. Due to its striking scent, it is also called chocolate cosmos. Besides the fragrance and unusual coloring, its great advantage is the long flowering period. In our conditions, it will thrive best in a pot on the terrace; we can also sink it, pot and all, into perennial beds and remove it for winter. The cultivar Eclipse has velvety dark burgundy flowers, 3-4 cm large.

Small bushes with fragrant silvery-gray shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere long into the autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. The cultivar Sterling Silver is striking for its silvery-gray leaves. Ornamental even after flowering thanks to decorative seed heads.

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.

A tirelessly blooming variety related to the well-known medicinal vervain, it is ideal for perennial plantings as a softening accent. It creates airy, transparent clumps with intensely purple-colored stems and tiny leaves. Soft pink flowers bloom throughout the summer until autumn. They look stunning in beds and containers. In England, where this variety was discovered near the town of Bampton, it overwinters well. Here, it needs the best possible site conditions. Also popular with bees and butterflies.

Lavenders are a must for every sunny herb garden. We classify them as sub-shrubs, and they are valuable for gardens due to their winter habit. They add not only color and structure to flower beds but also an unmistakable fragrance. They will look good with lower-growing drought-loving grasses and perennials. Rosea blooms a sweet pink.

Knautia macedonica is a profusely and long-blooming undemanding perennial. Its wild form originates from the Balkans, where it grows on meadows and in scrublands. Red Knight charms in flower beds with slender high stems that carry dark wine-colored flowers. It is suitable for naturally designed sunny to semi-shady beds and meadow bouquets.

Phlox, also known as garden phlox, is originally a perennial native to North America. It soon achieved 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 gentle fragrance. We harvest as soon as roughly half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; then it lasts up to 10 days in a vase. Despite efforts to breed the most resistant cultivars possible, it remains true that phlox reacts extremely sensitively to climate and soil conditions, so we pay careful attention to the correct choice of location. Nora Leight attracts attention with creamy variegated leaves, which complement the delicate pinkish-white flowers with a darker eye. Thanks to the light foliage, it can brighten up darker corners of the garden.

Thyme of bushy growth with a charming silvery variegated leaf and lemon scent. Perfect for the herb bed, for growing in containers, and for combination with drought-loving perennials.

A native wild perennial with a large distribution range from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. It grows in meadows and dry grassy places. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads via runners. Cutting back after the first bloom encourages a new set of flowers. Harvest for bouquets when the tiny flowers are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase. Cerise Queen has deep pink to purple-pink flowers that gradually fade to light pink.

Meadow Sage occurs in our country primarily in warmer regions, especially in southern Moravia and northern and central Bohemia. It grows on sunny meadows, slopes, and along roadsides. The fragrant leaves form a basal rosette, from which several sparsely leafy, branched stems grow. The inflorescences consist of striking lipped flowers, which are a huge attraction for bees and bumblebees. Twilight Serenade blooms violet-blue.

A valuable garden perennial native to North America. It blooms in summer, and its spiky flower cones are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. The Sunseekers series boasts profuse branching and flowering. The plants are compact and suitable for growing in containers. The flowers are initially bright golden-orange and gradually darken to a deep orange.

Anemones come from the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long slender stems, they can enliven and brighten late summer and autumn beds. They stand out against the darker background of shrub groups and will be grateful for their partial shade. The Czech Perennial Association chose autumn Anemones as the perennial of the 2022 season. They last 7 days in a vase. Anemone 'Robustissima' is a proven, vital, vigorous, and richly flowering species bred in 1900. It forms strong clumps and blooms with light pink, large flowers in late summer to early autumn. 'Robustissima' is, as the name suggests, one of the most resilient autumn Anemones and spreads very well and vigorously.

Originally Mediterranean yet undemanding plants with an airy, shrub-like structure. Among perennials, it has unrivaled the longest flowering period. The individual tiny flowers are clustered in convex panicles. They are a magnet for bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbird hawk-moths. For bouquets, use stems with buds as well as freshly bloomed ones. They last about 7 days in a vase. Rosato Rose Pink has bright pink flowers.

Like Lavender, Hyssop is considered a low woody subshrub. It works well in similar planting schemes, with roses or even in steppe-style gravel beds. It can be used in the kitchen and as a medicinal plant. A huge attraction for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Sweet pink flowers.

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.

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

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in late summer and captivates with long drooping petals. The spiky flower centers are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After removing the petals, the stems with the central discs can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. Hulla Dancer has white petals with a pink tinge.

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.

This species of sage originates from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms profusely flowering small clumps with straight, upright stems. In flower beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it will look equally good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It is excellent pasture for bees. It lasts 7 days in a vase. 'Schwellenburg' is a very special variety with a richly branched inflorescence. The little flowers have purple bracts and a wine-colored calyx.

Šalvěj Blue Note je skutečným vytrvalcem mezi kvetoucími rostlinami, který vás bude těšit svými květy od května až do prvních mrazů v listopadu. Původní druhy této šalvěje pocházejí ze suchých a slunných oblastí Texasu a Mexika, což z ní dělá milovnici slunce a tepla. V našich podmínkách se nejlépe uplatní jako přenosná rostlina v nádobách na terasách a balkonech, kde vynikne její kompaktní vzrůst a záplava drobných modrofialových květů. Ačkoliv snese pokles teplot k -12 °C, v chladnějších oblastech doporučujeme zimování na chráněném místě bez mrazu, případně pečlivou zimní přikrývku, pokud ji vysadíte do země na chráněné stanoviště. Listy mají příjemnou kořenitou vůni a celá rostlina působí jako magnet na včely a další opylovače. Blue Note je ceněná především pro svůj unikátní odstín květů, který se pohybuje na pomezí tmavě modré a fialové barvy. Pěstování je snadné i pro začátečníky, stačí jí dopřát propustnou půdu, slunné stanoviště a občasnou zálivku. Díky jedlým květům můžete barevně oživit i letní saláty nebo dezerty.