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A native perennial from moist meadows. The delicate, fringed flowers of Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged Robin) add lightness and airiness to plantings. It fits perfectly into plantings around ponds and in moister areas of the garden. It is suitable for naturally designed gardens and compositions. It can also be well used for cutting into a vase.

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'.

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.

An interesting perennial originating from the Himalayas, where it grows on dry grassy and stony slopes. Its white button-like flowers resemble small strawflowers. It is also effective with its grey-silver foliage.

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 beautiful delicate perennial originating from North America. Striking, relatively large but delicate flowers beautifully complement a rich, fluffy cloud of tiny leaves. They form compact bushes and are ideal for the front of borders. Coreopsis are naturally short-lived perennials. Their lifespan can be partially influenced by choosing a suitable location and care during the season. The cultivar Zagreb blooms with a large number of golden-yellow flowers. Their delicate foliage is also decorative. It will last about a week in a vase.

Půvabná drobná silenka, jedna z nejpozději kvetoucích skalniček. Koberce zelených listů vytváří efektní podklad pro sytě růžově karmínové květy, které tuto silenku zdobí od srpna do září. Hodí se k výsadbám do skalek, suchých zídek, kamenných žlabů a nádob na slunné terasy. Skvěle doplní a prodlouží sezónu kvetení v záhonech se skalničkami kvetoucími převážně na jaře.

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.

A very hardy and long-lived perennial with an almost year-round effect. It forms upright clumps, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. 'Herbstrfreude' is one of the most resilient and robust varieties, perfectly suited for cutting. It's also easy to grow in a pot.

This tirelessly flowering variety, related to the well-known medicinal Verbena, is ideal for perennial plantings as a refining accent. It forms airy, transparent clumps with intensely purple-colored stems and tiny leaves. Delicate pink flowers bloom throughout the summer until autumn. They look stunning in flower beds and containers. In England, where this variety was discovered near the town of Bampton, it overwinters well. Here, it is necessary to find the best possible habitat conditions for it. Also popular with bees and butterflies.

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.

Coneflowers (Rudbeckia) originate from North America and are robust, abundantly flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses as well as for rustic country gardens. The central cones, after the seeds ripen, look very striking and adorn perennial beds even through winter. For vases, harvest as soon as they bloom. They last 7 to 10 days in a vase. Dried central cones can also be used. Little Henry is a smaller variant of the coneflower named after its discoverer. It is about a third shorter and blooms somewhat earlier than the original natural species. Everything else is consistent. It has interestingly shaped flowers with striking brown centers, from which yellow ray florets emerge, curled into narrow tubes.

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.

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.

Dochany pochází z východní Asie, kde rostou na loukách a ve světlých lesích. Tvoří polokulovité trsy úzkých listů, které se na podzim, stejně jako květy ještě vybarvují. Jsou vhodné do vázy i k usušení. Kultivar Hameln patří mezi nejspolehlivěji kvetoucí v chladnějších oblastech. Květenství mají zpočátku jemný růžový nádech, pak se přebarvují do žlutohnědé až červenohnědé.

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.

Coneflowers (Rudbeckia) originate from North America and are robust and profusely flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses and for country gardens by cottages. The central cones, after the seeds ripen, look very effective and adorn perennial beds even through winter. For vases, harvest them as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. Dry central cones can also be used. Goldsturm is its most famous cultivar. It has bright golden-yellow flowers with dark centers.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. The spiky flower cones are an irresistible magnet for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. After the petals are picked, the stems with the central cones can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. White Swan blooms with milky white flowers with brown-orange centers. The petals are not spread out completely horizontally; they bend slightly downwards.

Plumbago is a ground-covering plant native to the Himalayas. It is drought-resistant and valued for its unusually late flowering period. It sprouts later in spring, but late summer and autumn are its peak season. Its gentian-blue flowers appear from August to October and contrast with its red autumn foliage.

A perennial for lovers of striking colors and dramatic contrasts. Unmissable with its dark wine-red stems and leaves, and vibrant red flowers. All parts of the lobelia are poisonous.

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.

Catmints are ideal companions for roses, suitable for natural-style gardens and, the smaller varieties, for window boxes and pots. Some of them are an irresistible attraction for cats, due to the hallucinogen nepetalactone. This should be present in the highest degree in the species Nepeta cataria. Conversely, lemon-scented catmints reportedly do not attract cats. The botanical name Nepeta probably comes from the ancient Etruscan city of Nepet - Nepi in today's Italian province of Viterbo, where the plant was once cultivated. The faassenii group is characterized by vigorous upright growth, delicate foliage, and long stems suitable for cutting. 'Six Hills Giant' has a slightly lighter flower color than 'Walker's Low'. It grows in airy clumps and flowers very profusely. Long stems suitable for cutting.

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, and therefore 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. Solar Glory blooms in a range of lighter yellow shades.

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.

Oriental poppy originates from the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, where it grows on rocky slopes and dry meadows. It blooms with large, cup-shaped flowers on tall stems. Like all poppies, for use in bouquets, we harvest them as soon as the buds color and "burst open." Additionally, we briefly (for about 20 seconds) sear the ends of the stems with a flame and immediately place them in cold water. They then last 4 days in a vase. The noticeably fuzzy and large leaves die back shortly after flowering, and the plant must rest until spring to regain strength. Some leaves sprout again in late summer. Therefore, it is advisable to plant other perennials nearby that, on the contrary, sprout later and can draw attention during the poppy's dormant period. Royal Wedding flowers have white petals with a dark burgundy spot in the center of the flower.

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.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. 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. Flowers in shades of yellow.