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Cephalaria gigantea

Anemone hybrida

Knautia macedonica

Verbena bonariensis

Alchemilla mollis

Anemone hybrida

Limonium latifolium

Coreopsis verticillata

Leucanthemum vulgare

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Salvia nemorosa

Lythrum salicaria

Hydrangea arborescens

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

Panicum virgatum

Sidalcea

Rudbeckia fulgida

Catananche caerulea

Anemone hybrida

Gypsophila paniculata

Anemone hupehensis

Sidalcea

Achillea millefolium

Nepeta racemosa

Lythrum salicaria

Anemone hybrida

Sedum telephium

Achillea millefolium
Pincushion flower Pink Mist needs a spot in full sun with well-draining soil. Loamy soil is ideal, but it is also perfectly suited for gravel beds, which mimic its natural rocky environment. Plant the seedlings at a distance of about 30 centimeters from each other, which corresponds to nine to twelve plants per square meter. This spacing will ensure sufficient air circulation. We recommend planting in the spring or early autumn so the plant has time to root well. If you don't have a garden, do not despair; this compact species, reaching a height of only 30 to 40 centimeters, is also great for growing in containers.
During the growing season, the pincushion flower requires only moderate watering. It can handle drier periods, but for abundant blooming, it is better to keep the soil slightly moist, though not waterlogged. Fertilizing is not strictly necessary, but in poorer soils, you can add a little mature compost in the spring to boost growth. The most important thing for successful cultivation lies in the continuous removal of faded flowers. Regular pruning of dried stems will prevent the plant from exhausting itself and encourage the constant setting of new buds from June until October. Moreover, all care is done without worrying about chemicals, as this perennial is highly resilient and does not suffer from any common diseases or pests, making it an ideal choice for beginners.
The pincushion flower is a short-lived perennial, which means the mother plant will last in the flowerbed for only a few years. However, if you let a few of the last flowers mature in the autumn, it will readily self-seed in a favorable spot. As for overwintering, the plant is fully frost-resistant and can endure even stronger frosts down to -23 °C. But a fundamental rule for successful overwintering is protection from moisture. It cannot tolerate winter dampness, which could cause its roots to rot. Therefore, well-draining soil is absolutely crucial. Simple rules apply to growing in a planter on a balcony:
Choose a container with drainage holes.
Pour a drainage layer (expanded clay or gravel) at the bottom.
Use a light substrate mixed with sand.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
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Collection of perennials and bulbs
A selection of the most resilient yet delicate and refined species for hot spots in full sun. They are forgiving if you occas…
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Scabiosa caucasica

Scabiosa caucasica

Scabiosa ochroleuca

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Salvia nemorosa

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Salvia nemorosa

Gaura lindheimeri

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa