Stokes' aster Peachie's Pick

Stokesia originates from the southeastern part of North America, where it naturally grows in light pine forests on well-drained soils. In our conditions, it will thrive in a sunny, warm spot and in the company of drought-loving perennials. Growing in containers could also be an advantage, as we can better protect them from excessive moisture in winter. The large, striking flowers resemble cornflowers and are suitable for cutting. A cultivar with powder-blue flowers.

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. Here, it behaves more like a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses and adds lightness and airiness to flower beds. It is an excellent food source for insects. Tiny flowers resembling small butterflies bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, harvest as soon as the first two or three flowers open on the stem. Siskiyou Pink is a beautiful variety with pink-red flowers on slightly arching stems. It is less hardy than the white-flowering varieties. The red-spotted leaves are also interesting.

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

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, originally from North America. It blooms in summer with dark purple-pink flowers. The spiky flower discs are an irresistible lure for butterflies. Lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After plucking the petals, the stems with the central discs 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 pale and droop downwards.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Double Ellen Red is a double-flowered hellebore with rounded petals of dark burgundy red color with a lighter undertone on the bottom row of petals.

Panicle hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs originally from China and Japan, where their bark was used, among other things, to make paper. We grow them for their impressive cone-shaped inflorescences. They are undemanding and abundantly flowering plants suitable for planting in flower beds and large containers. The cultivar Phantom is an airily built shrub. The cone-shaped inflorescences keep their creamy white color throughout the flowering period, turning light pink only at the very end.

Perovskia are sparsely branched subshrubs, originating from areas ranging from Afghanistan to Tibet. They grow in open, sunny, rocky, and stony habitats. Their white-felted shoots and grayish aromatic leaves are striking. They fit well in sunny flower beds with other drought-loving perennials, where they create interesting structures even in the winter months. Little Spire is a smaller cultivar suitable even for pots with a soil volume of 7 liters or more.

We would find the original species of this speedwell in nature on wet meadows and on the banks of watercourses. It is perfect for cutting and, depending on conditions, works well in beds in combination with roses or, conversely, in naturally designed plantings. It belongs to the hardy and long-lived perennials. It lasts about 7 days in a vase. Its slender spikes look particularly beautiful in combination with Daisy or Yarrow flowers. Excellent pasture for bees and butterflies. A pink variant of the Skyler series bred for cutting with long flower spikes. It blooms in the very first year and repeats flowering well in subsequent seasons.

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves which, like the flowers, color up in the autumn. They are suitable for the vase and for drying. The 'Hameln' cultivar is one of the most reliable bloomers in cooler regions. The inflorescences initially have a soft pink tinge, then change color to yellow-brown or reddish-brown.

A South American species of verbena. It is often used here as an annual, but in mild winters it can overwinter and propagate by self-seeding. The sturdy, airy stems beautifully soften perennial beds and make them special with their purple color. It beautifully complements steppe plantings with grasses as well as rose beds. North American breeding of the well-known verbena focused on compact growth and profuse flowering. The name Lollipop accurately describes the habit of this plant. Upright shorter stems and a purple cloud of flowers. Suitable for seasonal plantings in containers.

Tufted hairgrass is an undemanding native grass that remains green even in winter. In nature, it grows in meadows and forest clearings. It forms a neat clump of leaves, from which grow delicate thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers. It adapts even to more difficult conditions, such as dry shade or compacted soil, and can handle waterlogging too. 'Tardiflora' is, after 'Pálava', one of the most richly flowering tufted hairgrasses. It blooms a bit later than the others.

This Geranium creates dense carpets of aromatic green leaves. In mild winters, they remain impressive throughout the season. It is used as a versatile and undemanding groundcover perennial. Delicate flowers on upright stems rise from the foliage. Cambridge is ground-covering with purple-pink flowers. It blooms profusely and spreads well. It tolerates sun and drought. The leaves turn red in autumn.

Small shrubs with fragrant silver-gray shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored small flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere long into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. An elegant and delicate combination of silvery leaves and light pink flowers. Ornamental even after flowering thanks to decorative seed heads.

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, as early as late winter and the beginning of spring. They are suitable for vases only after conspicuous 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 in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Hellebore Double Ellen Yellow Spotted has light yellow-green semi-double flowers with striking, dark wine-red spotting.

A clump-forming species of hardy geranium. High upright stems with double flowers in a soft violet-blue color grow from a clump of deep green, deeply lobed leaves. In good conditions, it is a hardy and long-lived plant. After the first wave of flowering, it is recommended to cut it back and water it; it will regrow and set buds again. Despite the double flowers, this cultivar attracts plenty of bees and butterflies. Excellent resistance in drier conditions is also reported.

A clump-forming species of hardy geranium. Originally a native perennial with striking flowers. Upright flowering stems up to 50 cm tall grow from a clump of deep green, deeply lobed leaves. A hardy and long-lived plant in good conditions. The Azure Skies cultivar has double azure-blue flowers.

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, already in late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems do not hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Double Ellen Pink Spotted has double, soft pink flowers with dark burgundy spots.

Penstemon Apple Blossom blooms with pale pink flowers. They are slightly darker on the outside, almost white on the inside. It is suitable for cultivation in warmer regions. Lasts 5–7 days in a vase.

Slézovec Bredon Springs je doslova magnetem pro oči i pro užitečný hmyz ve vaší zahradě. Tato mohutná, keřovitě rostoucí trvalka původem ze západního Středomoří v sobě nezapře svůj jižanský temperament a miluje slunná stanoviště s dobře propustnou, hlinitou půdou. Vyniká neuvěřitelně dlouhou dobou kvetení, kdy od června až do konce prázdnin neúnavně produkuje záplavu velkých, sytě růžových květů připomínajících ibišky. Díky svému bujnému růstu se skvěle hodí do zadních partií trvalkových záhonů, kde během krátké doby vytvoří bohatou zelenou stěnu, nebo jako dominanta ve venkovských zahradách. Květy jsou navíc jedlé, takže jimi můžete ozdobit letní saláty nebo dezerty. V našich klimatických podmínkách se tento slézovec chová spíše jako krátkověká trvalka či polokeř. Ačkoliv snese mrazy až k -10 °C, v chladnějších oblastech republiky ocení zimní přikrývku nebo výsadbu na chráněné, teplé místo v závětří. Jeho pěstování je velmi snadné a je ideální volbou i pro začínající zahradníky, kteří chtějí rychle zaplnit prázdná místa v záhonu. Vzpřímené stonky jsou vhodné i k řezu do velkých letních kytic, kde vydrží svěží několik dní. Odkvetlé květy je dobré průběžně odstraňovat, čímž podpoříte násadu nových poupat a prodloužíte sezónu barev až do pozdního léta.

Okrasné oregano Kent Beauty je nepřehlédnutelná bylinka, která do zahrad přináší středomořskou eleganci a nádhernou vůni. Původně tento druh pochází ze slunných a skalnatých svahů východního Středomoří, kde přirozeně roste v suchých a chudých půdách. Jde o mimořádně nenáročnou trvalku, která spolehlivě odolává mrazům. Skvěle se uplatní ve skalkách, suchých zídkách nebo na okrajích propustných stepních záhonů, kam přináší lehkost a jemnou strukturu. Během léta od července do září tvoří převislé kaskády nápadných listnatých listenů, ze kterých vykukují drobné růžové květy. Tyto květy fungují jako neodolatelné lákadlo pro včely, motýly a další opylovače. Přestože je odrůda Kent Beauty primárně pěstována pro svůj výjimečný vzhled, její zelené lístky jsou plně jedlé a nesou typické kořenité aroma. Nádherně vypadá nejen na záhonu, ale výborně se hodí i k sušení. Pokud celé stonky ustřihnete v plném květu a zavěsíte na stinné a vzdušné místo, udrží si svůj zajímavý tvar a stanou se originálním prvkem floristických vazeb. Pro úspěšné pěstování vám dodáme krásně prokořeněnou sazenici, kterou stačí vysadit na plné slunce do vzdálenosti třicet centimetrů od dalších rostlin.

Cosmos Eclipse is a garden cultivar of the original wild species native to Mexico. Due to its striking scent, it is also called chocolate cosmos. Besides the fragrance and unusual coloring, its great advantage is the long flowering period. In our conditions, it will thrive best in a pot on the terrace; we can also sink it, pot and all, into perennial beds and remove it for winter. The cultivar Eclipse has velvety dark burgundy flowers, 3-4 cm large.

A perennial for lovers of bold colors and striking contrasts. Unmissable with its dark burgundy stems and leaves and radiant red flowers. All parts of the lobelia are poisonous.

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial originally from Texas and Louisiana. Here, it behaves rather as a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses and adds lightness and airiness to beds. It is excellent pasture for insects. Tiny flowers similar to small butterflies bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. We harvest for bouquets as soon as the first two to three flowers open on the stem.

Small shrubs with fragrant gray-silver shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere well into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Pagoda Dark pink is an interspecific hybrid appreciated by florists for its perfectly long and straight stems, striking rich pink flower color.

Lady's mantle naturally grows on mountain pastures and meadows and in mixed forests. It is ornamental in both leaf and flower. The leaves have fine hairs giving the plant a velvety character. It is a perennial sought after by ancient alchemists for the drops of dew that appear in the pleated leaves. Valuable for florists for its multitude of tiny greenish-yellow flowers. Important in flower beds for its ground-covering character. Lasts 10 days in a vase.

Rudbeckia, also known as coneflowers, originates from North America; they are robust and abundantly blooming perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses as well as for cottage gardens. The central disks look very effective even after flowering and decorate perennial beds throughout the winter. Harvest for the vase as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. We can also use the dry central disks. Goldsturm is a reliable and long-proven cultivar. It has bright golden-yellow flowers with dark centers.

An undemanding and modest perennial that blooms with a large number of tiny flowers. It blooms for a record-breaking length of time throughout late summer and autumn. It forms smaller, compact, airy bushes that release a minty-spicy scent. The thyme-like flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It will look good among roses as well as in naturalistic steppe beds, perhaps with lower grasses. This calamint is generally more vigorous. It differs from other calamints with felted leaves by its record flowering length, stiff and shiny leaves, and also a larger number of flowers that do not form seeds and are therefore maximally durable. Sometimes sold under the cultivar name 'Triumphator'.

Fernleaf Yarrow originates from the Caucasus and Central Asia. Unlike Common Yarrow, it grows in clumps and is also suitable for drying. Cutting back soon after flowering encourages re-blooming. However, if you decide to leave the spent stems in the beds, you gain a perfect structure that remains impressive long into winter. The leaves of this species emit a typical bitter Yarrow aroma. It lasts 10 days in a vase.