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A tall medicinal perennial with decorative, finely divided leaves and a sweet taste and scent similar to anise. It does not form tubers. Its delicate, aromatic leaves give perennial beds an attractive veiled and smoky effect. Its flowers are a magnet for beneficial insects. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. Mature umbels with seeds can be dried.

A tall medicinal perennial with decorative, finely divided leaves and a sweet taste and aroma similar to anise. It does not form tubers. The delicate, aromatic leaves add an attractive veil-like and smoky effect to the perennial bed. Its flowers are a magnet for beneficial insects. It lasts 7-10 days in a vase. Mature umbels with seeds can be dried.

This meadow rue originates from western China, where it grows on mountain plains and in scrub with other tall perennials. It is an effective, delicate perennial ornamental not only for its flowers but also for its small, feathery leaves. The flowers grow in loose panicles on thin, purplish-colored stems. Individual florets are very tiny, lilac in color with protruding yellow stamens. In beds and bouquets, they create an airy, lacy effect. Lasts 7 days in a vase.

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.

An undemanding native grass that forms a dense green cover. In May, long stems emerge with delicate, heart-shaped spikelets resembling small hearts. Their movement with the slightest breeze is very striking. It remains beautiful until August or September. It's a good idea to trim it after flowering. It is perfectly suitable for drying.

Meadow sage occurs in our country primarily in warmer regions, especially in warmer regions, especially in South Moravia and Northern and Central Bohemia. It grows in sunny meadows, hillsides, and along roads. Its fragrant leaves form a basal rosette, from which several less leafy, branched stems emerge. The inflorescences are composed of striking, lipped flowers that are a great attraction for bees and bumblebees. 'Rose Rhapsody' has light 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. 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. The Lachsschönheit cultivar is prized for its perfect transition of tones from salmon pink to creamy.

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.

Avens are charming spring perennials with adorable cup-shaped flowers in warm color tones. The flowers grow on long, branched stems. The petals are often ruffled, and the flowers are semi-double. Their clump-forming foliage is also interesting, eventually creating good ground cover. Flowering avens are a great attraction for insects, especially butterflies. For bouquets, harvest when a quarter or half of the flowers on the stem have opened. They last 7 days in a vase. Geum rivale is a native perennial. It naturally grows on stream banks and in moist meadows. Its flowers are yellowish with a pink hue, and the calyx is purplish.

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.

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.

A beautiful, though rather short-lived, perennial, ideal for steppe areas alongside delicate xerophilous grasses and perennials. For bouquets, harvest when approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. It lasts about 5 days in a vase. An exceptional cultivar with flowers in peach and apricot tones, transitioning to an elegant old rose as they fade.

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.

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 interesting tuberous perennial with flowers that bloom from the top down. This unique characteristic also gave it its secondary Czech name – shorakvět (top-flower) – as most plants bloom in the opposite direction, from bottom to top. Its unusually shaped white flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Also interesting for bouquets.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in late summer and captivates with long, hanging petals. Its 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 cones can be dried or used as an interesting element in fresh bouquets.

Kuklíky jsou roztomilé jarní trvalky s rozkošnými miskovitými kvítky v teplých barevných odstínech. Květy vyrůstají na dlouhých rozvětvených stoncích. Okvětní plátky bývají nařasené, květy poloplné. Zajímavé je i jejich trsovitě rostoucí olistění, které časem vytváří dobrý půdní pokryv. Kvetoucí kuklíky jsou velkým lákadlem pro hmyz, zejména motýly. Do kytic sklízíme, jakmile je čtvrtina nebo polovina květů na stonku rozvitá. Ve váze vydrží 7 dní. Tempest Scarlet nakvétá poloplnými květy sytě šarlatové barvy. Byl vyšlechtěn ve Skotsku a vyniká dlouhou dobou kvetení. Často, ještě po přestávce v nejteplejším letním období, vykvete znovu na podzim.

Burnet is a native meadow plant that naturally grows in moist meadows. In mid-summer, branched stems with dark red, small flower heads emerge from a bed of pinnate leaves. In both garden beds and bouquets, they create unusual shapes and color accents. Great burnet is a vital plant for the scarce large blue butterfly. In the garden, it is suitable for natural plantings with grasses and other perennials. It adds lightness and airiness to bouquets. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is a relatively robust and long-lived perennial with attractive bronze-purple foliage and white-purple flowers. The decorative faded inflorescences will adorn your flowerbeds until winter. However, the plant can also be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth. We recommend pruning Penstemon after blooming to encourage new growth. It lasts 5 to 7 days in a vase.

A magnificent plant with a feathery, cymose inflorescence of sweet pink color. It smells pleasantly, and the pinnate dark green leaves are also aromatic. Unlike the common meadowsweet, it loves moisture, making it perfectly suited for soggy areas and near ponds. It lasts 7 days in a vase. Venusta is a taller cultivar with larger, fluffy flowers in an intense pink color.

Brunnera is a long-lived perennial native to the mountain meadows and forests of the Caucasus. It is interesting not only when in bloom. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and light green. They form a contrasting background for the delicate and small flowers that appear above the carpet of leaves from April to May. It sprouts early and retracts late, making it a valuable groundcover perennial.

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.

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.

Perennials with palmate leaves and delicate flowers. In nature, they can be found in moist meadows or bright forests. They grow in clumps. Upright stems, suitable for cutting, branch out and bear small umbels of flowers. These are further emphasized around the perimeter by serrated bracts in the color of the flower with translucent green. They last 10–14 days in a vase.

This Phlomis grows wild in Central and Southeast Europe, and in our country, it is a critically endangered species. The stems are purple and bear rough, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are pinkish-purple, and the dry seed capsules are also ornamental. It creates a striking decorative element even in winter. The combination with soft, loose plantings of grasses and perennials, into which Phlomis brings a strict graphic accent, is particularly impressive.

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.

Aloysia, also known as lemon verbena, is a portable potted plant. It is grown primarily for the distinctive lemon scent of its leaves. In summer, it blooms with tiny white flowers. Originating from South America, it has been cultivated in Europe since the 17th century as a source of essential oils used in perfume production, as a culinary herb, and as a fragrant tea ingredient.

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.