Lavender Silver Mist

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

Grosso is a taller lavender bred in 1972 and named after its breeder. It belongs to the species cultivated for valuable oil, used in cosmetics and food processing. It grows in almost all lavender fields in Provence and 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.

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.

Aromatic thyme with light purple flowers and small leaves. It stands out with an intense fragrance and responds very well to pruning. It is easy to shape and perfectly suited for container growing.

Lavenders are a must-have for every sunny herb garden. They are classified as subshrubs and are valuable for gardens due to their winter habit. They add not only color and texture to beds but also an unmistakable scent. They will look good with shorter, drought-tolerant grasses and perennials.

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.

Naturally growing from Southern Europe to Turkey and Central Asia, these are decorative and undemanding plants suitable for natural perennial gardens. The 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. Blue Glow has intensely blue 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. Cerise Queen has intensely pink to purple-pink flowers, gradually fading to light pink.

Lavender is a must-have for every sunny herb garden. Classified as subshrubs, they are valued in gardens for their winter habit. They add not only color and texture to beds but also an unmistakable scent. They will look good with lower drought-tolerant grasses and perennials. A compact cultivar with dark flowers.

Perovskia are sparsely branched subshrubs, native to regions from Afghanistan to Tibet. They grow in open, sunny, rocky, and stony habitats. Their white-felted shoots and grayish, aromatic leaves are striking. They are suitable for sunny flower beds with other drought-tolerant perennials, where they create interesting structures even in winter months.

A groundcover variety of thyme that immediately catches the eye with its yellow-green variegated leaves. From June, pink flowers will complement the color palette. In addition to its characteristic scent, another plus of this thyme is its winter appearance. Due to low temperatures, the entire plant changes to old rose tones.

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.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) originates from the Mediterranean region and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, rocky, fully sun-exposed habitats. In the Mediterranean, it is cultivated for its aromatic essential oil and as an ornamental plant used for slope stabilization and hedges. In our climate, we most often grow it as a potted plant that can be moved indoors, or for hardier varieties, we can try growing it directly in a protected garden bed. Barbecue is an upright growing cultivar with narrower, distinctly aromatic leaves.

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.

This South American Verbena species is often grown as an annual here, but in mild winters, it can survive and self-seed. Its sturdy, airy stems beautifully soften perennial beds and add a special touch with their purple color. It perfectly complements steppe plantings with grasses and rose beds.

A well-known tea, culinary, and medicinal plant with a lemon scent. It is also a good food source for bees. For use in teas, leaves should be harvested before flowering when they have the highest content of essential oils. For bouquets, we harvest sufficiently long stems at any time.

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 cutting for a vase only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Before this, they tend to wilt, and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Double Ellen Pink Spotted has full, delicate pink flowers with dark burgundy spots.

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.

Culver's Root is a perennial native to the eastern part of North America, where it grows in wet meadows and open woodlands. Its flowers, arranged in upright branched spikes, are impressive. They are a great attraction for insects and butterflies. After flowering, the plants are adorned with persistent fruit bodies long into winter. These impressive perennials last about 7 days in a vase. 'Album' is more compact than the original wild species. It blooms with elegant pure white flowers with apricot-colored stamens. The buds are white-green.

Thyme with a cushion-like growth habit and a fresh lemon scent. Perfect for growing in containers. Suitable for herb gardens and more delicate drought-tolerant perennials.

This species of sage originally comes from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms richly flowering small clumps with straight, upright stems. In flower beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as an accompaniment to roses for its coincident flowering time. However, it will also look great in mixed xerophilous steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent food source for bees. It lasts 7 days in a vase. Amethyst is an elegant variety with long stems and an unusual pink flower color for sage.

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. 

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.

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. An elegant white cultivar.

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.

This natural species of thyme originates from the Mediterranean region. An essential for every gourmet. In the garden, it's a great attraction for bees and butterflies. It's also suitable for growing in containers and can be easily shaped by pruning.

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. Hulla Dancer has white petals with a pink tint.

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, in late winter and early spring. They can be used in a vase 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. Hellebore Pretty Ellen Spotted is a beautiful variety with simple white flowers dotted with burgundy red. The center with creamy stamens is further enhanced by a lime-yellow-green tint.

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.