




Anaphalis triplinervis

Lavandula angustifolia

Filipendula hybridum

Gypsophila paniculata

Helleborus orientalis

Echinops bannaticus

Solidaster hybride

Salvia nemorosa

Filipendula vulgaris

Alchemilla mollis

Hydrangea paniculata

Echinops bannaticus

Helleborus orientalis

Cephalaria gigantea

Limonium latifolium

Echinacea purpurea

Briza media

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Coreopsis verticillata

Helleborus orientalis

Anemone hybrida

Verbena hastata

Echinacea purpurea

Papaver orientale

Lychnis coronaria

Achillea millefolium

Geranium sanguineum

Achillea millefolium

Sedum telephium

Aster lateriflorus
Dropwort 'Plena' is a great choice for gardeners looking for an undemanding and resilient perennial for the drier parts of the garden. Unlike its relative, meadowsweet, which loves moisture, this species requires well-draining, lighter soil. Loamy or sandy soil that does not retain excess water is ideal because the plant has specific tuberous swollen roots in which it stores moisture reserves. Thanks to this, it handles even longer periods of drought excellently. For planting, choose a sunny location, where the abundance of its flowers will develop best, but it will also tolerate partial shade, although it may bloom slightly less intensely there. Since you will receive an already grown seedling, you can plant it throughout the entire season as long as the ground is not frozen. When planting, maintain a spacing of 30–40 cm (approximately 7–9 plants per m²) so that individual clumps have plenty of space and air.
Caring for Dropwort 'Plena' is very easy and suitable even for complete beginners. In the first year after planting, we recommend watering the plant more regularly so it roots well, but beware of waterlogging – the soil should always dry out slightly between waterings. Once the plant roots, it becomes almost maintenance-free and requires watering only in extreme heat. There is no need to overdo it with fertilizing; just add a little compost in the spring to support growth. A great advantage of this variety is its exceptional resistance to diseases and pests, so you do not have to worry about demanding protective sprays. As for growing in containers, it is possible, but you must ensure perfect drainage at the bottom of the pot and use a substrate with a sand admixture so the roots do not rot.
In terms of frost resistance, this perennial is an absolute champion. It can handle temperatures down to -40 °C (zone 3a), so you do not need to cover or protect it in any way for the winter, not even at higher altitudes. In the autumn or early spring, simply remove the dry above-ground parts to make room for new spring leaves. The flowers appear in June and July, and besides smelling beautiful and attracting bees, they are also suitable for cutting into vases, where they stay fresh for about a week. You can leave the faded inflorescences on the plant, but if you prefer a tidier look, they can be trimmed after blooming. Thanks to its longevity, this plant will delight you in its spot for many years.
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.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.










Filipendula vulgaris

Filipendula hybridum

Filipendula rubra

Filipendula ulmaria Variegata

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Salvia nemorosa

Gaura lindheimeri

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa