Geranium Cloud Nine

Trsovitě rostoucí druh kakostu. Původem domácí trvalka s nápadnými květy. Z trsu sytě zelených hluboce vykrajovaných listů vyrůstají až 50 cm vysoké vzpřímené stonky s květy. V dobrých podmínkách odolná a dlouhověká rostlina. Kultivar Azure Skies má plné azurově modré květy.

Trsovitě rostoucí druh kakostu. Má sytě zelené hluboce vykrajované listy. Vzpřímené stonky nesou plné modrofialové květy. V dobrých podmínkách odolná a dlouhověká rostlina. 

A long-lived and medicinal perennial native to the Himalayas and Nepal. An exceptionally decorative plant with fresh green, finely feathered leaves resembling ferns. Reddish stems gently contrast with fluffy, up to 20 cm wide, white umbels. An elegant and striking element for perennial beds from spring to autumn. A magnet for insects. It adds a wild meadow character to bouquets and lasts 7–10 days in a vase.

Původní přírodní druh pochází z Kavkazu. Kultivar Philippe Vapelle je cenný svými stálezelenými a zvláštními šedými listy. Skvěle se kombinuje se suchomilnými a šedolistými trvalkami a trávami. Rozrůstá se pomocí oddenků a tvoří časem husté semišové koberce. Květy jsou velké modrofialové s tmavší žilnatinou. Hodí se do skalek, koryt, snese horké okraje záhonů. 

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. Double Ellen White is an almost pure white, double-flowered hellebore. Its petals are slightly wavy, and the lower row of petals is subtly tinted green.

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a vital and undemanding perennial suitable for sunny locations. Besides its flowers, its finely divided leaves have ornamental value, also coloring strikingly in autumn. The charming cup-shaped flowers of the smaller Apfelblüte cultivar truly resemble apple blossoms in both shape and color. The delicate pink color is enhanced by darker veins and beautifully contrasts with the dark green leaves. These also turn fiery red in autumn.

Anemones belong to the same family as buttercups. Their elegant flowers on long, slender stems can enliven and brighten late summer and autumn beds. They stand out against a darker background of shrub groups and will also be grateful for their partial shade. The Czech Perennial Society chose autumn anemones as the perennial of the 2022 season. They last 7 days in a vase. Whirlwind is a historic variety bred in 1887 in the USA. It has semi-double pure white flowers, often with inner curled petals, and a compact, strictly upright growth. The flowers are very durable.

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.

Lady's mantle naturally grows in mountain pastures and meadows, and in mixed forests. It is ornamental both in 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 dew drops that appear in the leaf fans. Valuable for florists for its abundance of tiny greenish-yellow flowers. Important in beds for its ground-covering nature. It lasts 10 days in a vase.

A native wild perennial that can be found in wet meadows, shallow waters, or marshy edges of water bodies. In autumn, the leaves turn orange-red. Blush is a shorter cultivar among the loosestrifes. The flowers are pure light pink, combining well with other perennials.

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and cottage gardens. For bouquets, we harvest flowers with firm, smooth central discs. They will then last 7–10 days in a vase. 'Maikönigin' is an exceptionally free-flowering garden form.

Physostegia is native to the eastern regions of North America, where it grows on riverbanks and in damp meadows. It forms upright, bushy clumps that spread outwards by root suckers. The flowers are shaped like slender spikes with four rows of tubular flowers, resembling snapdragons. Harvest them as soon as the first flowers in the inflorescence open; they will continue to bloom in the vase. In a bouquet, they are a suitable companion for dahlias and last 10–14 days in a vase. The spent flower spikes with seeds are interesting and can also be used for drying. Vivid is shorter and more compact, blooming early and profusely. The flower color is distinctively purplish-pink.

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.

Epimediums bring a truly magical charm to shady and semi-shady corners of the garden. They are the perfect plant for detail lovers and observers of subtle changes throughout the season. They are effective with their ethereal flowers and interesting leaves with color variations and an almost year-round aesthetic effect. The delicate stems can also be used in flower arrangements. Orangekönigin is a proven, abundantly flowering variety with delicate orange flowers. Its great advantage is also its ability to adapt to drier conditions over 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 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.

It forms a delicate airy shrub. Compared to Aster ericoides, the flowers are less numerous, placed individually at the ends of the branches, which gives the plant an airy effect. The plant has a very delicate appearance. It is beautiful in combination with other late asters and ornamental grasses. Healthy and long-flowering, the pink flower is slightly larger than that of Aster ericoides. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

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.

A perennial that finds its use in naturalistic steppe and gravel beds. It attracts bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It's floristically valuable for its flowers with striking bracts, which are also perfect for drying. The roots of some species were once candied as sweets in England and France and added to pastries and jellies. In herbal medicine, it was used, among other things, as an aphrodisiac, hence its folk name 'male fidelity'.

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.

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. Cutting it back after the first bloom will encourage new flowers. For bouquets, harvest when the flowers are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase.

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.

Cenná zahradní trvalka původem ze Severní Ameriky. Kvete v létě a její ježaté květní terče jsou neodolatelným lákadlem pro motýly. Ve váze vydrží 7–10 dní. Série Sunseekers se pyšní bohatým větvením i kvetením. Rostliny jsou kompaktní a hodí se pro pěstování v nádobách. Květy jsou světle růžové.

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 versatile perennial suitable for both country and modern flowerbeds. It also works well in wild, natural plantings. Its main charm lies in its lovely flowers that appear in late spring, but it is also valuable in beds for its early sprouting leaves. Columbines add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. Lasts 7 days in a vase. White Barlow has a full white flower.

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.

Mediterranean in origin, yet undemanding plants with an airy, bushy structure. Among perennials, it has an unrivaled longest flowering period. The individual tiny florets are clustered into convex panicles. They are an irresistible attraction for bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbird hawk-moths. For bouquets, we use stems with buds and freshly bloomed flowers. They last about 7 days in a vase. Rosato Rose Pink has bright pink flowers.

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