Rudbeckia Speciosa

Burnet is a native meadow plant that naturally occurs in moist meadows and along stream banks. In the middle of summer, branched stems topped with tiny flower heads grow from a dense clump of ornamental pinnate leaves. The 'Pink Tanna' variety boasts a delicate shade of old rose, which brings a romantic and airy element to the flowerbeds. Its inflorescences gracefully sway in the wind, creating constant movement in the garden. This long-lived perennial is vital for the rare dusky large blue butterfly and attracts other pollinators as well. In garden architecture, it is excellently suited for naturally styled plantings, prairie beds, or as an accompaniment to ornamental grasses. The flowers are excellent for cutting, lasting 7 to 10 days in a vase and adding lightness to bouquets. You can also dry them for winter arrangements.

Late summer and early autumn in the garden unequivocally belong to Japanese anemones, which can fill the spaces left by fading annuals with their flowers. Honorine Jobert is a historic and highly valued variety, boasting large, bright white petals contrasting with deep yellow stamens in the center. The plant forms dense clumps of dark green leaves from which upright stems, up to a meter tall, emerge and gently sway in the wind. Thanks to its height and timeless elegance, this anemone is suitable for both country and modern gardens, where it thrives best in partial shade. It is a rewarding perennial for beginners, does not suffer from diseases, and overwinters reliably even in our conditions. If you want to bring a bit of autumn mood home, don't hesitate to cut the stems into a bouquet; they will stay fresh in water for several days and delight you with their simple beauty.

The pale coneflower is one of the exceptionally interesting prairie perennials of the North American continent. In its natural environment, it grows on open, sunny plains, which is why it thrives best in our gardens in full sun in drier, well-drained soil. You just need to transplant this grown seedling straight into the flower bed, where it will reliably take root. It does not need support, easily withstands severe frosts, and is avoided by common diseases and pests, making it ideal for beginner growers. During June and July, it will reward you with aromatic flowers with unusually narrow and drooping petals in light purple and pink tones. The prominent prickly centers are literally a magnet for bees and bumblebees, and the flowers themselves are surprisingly edible. The plant stands out especially in rustic plantings together with ornamental grasses. Gardeners and florists love it for its versatility. The fresh stems bring joy in a vase for about a week. Moreover, the distinctive central cones hold their shape perfectly, can be perfectly dried for winter decorations, or left in the flower bed, where they will create an eye-catching winter structure under a layer of snow.

Chocolate Cosmos is an interesting perennial originating from sunny Mexico, where it grows in warmer areas in full sun in well-drained sandy and loamy soil. It did not earn its name by chance, as its velvety burgundy flowers emit a very striking scent reminiscent of dark chocolate. From us, you will receive a fully grown seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted. Because the plant can only handle frosts down to minus twelve degrees, it requires somewhat more advanced care and is most often grown as a container plant. It will thrive wonderfully in a larger pot on a sunny terrace, or you can simply sink the pot into a perennial bed. Before winter arrives, you can easily remove it and store it in a cool, frost-free room. From July to October, the cosmos will reward you with a rich flood of flowers that reliably attract bees and butterflies. It is a healthy plant that does not suffer from diseases or pests. The fragrant flowers on sturdy stems look beautiful in summer bouquets and will stay beautiful in a vase for many days.

This species of sage originally comes from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms profusely flowering small clumps with straight upright stems. In flower beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, due to the identical flowering time, it is planted as a companion to roses. However, it will look just as good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It lasts 7 days in a vase. The cultivar Caradonna stands out with a long flowering period and dark, almost black-purple stems with tiny purple flowers and dark purple bracts. If we cut it back after flowering, it will bloom again in late August and September.

Rudbeckias, also known as coneflowers, 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 cottage gardens. The central cones look very effective even after flowering and decorate perennial beds even through winter. Harvest for the vase as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7 to 10 days. The dried central cones can also be used. The flowers are bright golden-yellow with dark centers. It is taller than the well-known Rudbeckia Goldsturm and also tolerates a bit more drought.

Feather grass flowers capture attention in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All feather grasses love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To look most natural in beds, it is good to plant them in loose groups of several pieces together with other drought-loving perennials and bulbs. Only then do their stems and inflorescences, set in motion by the slightest breath of wind, truly stand out. Stipa 'Ponny Tails' is a species native to the steppes of Mexico, Texas, and Patagonia. Airy, dense clumps of hair-like delicate leaves resemble horsehair. The leaves are green, turning up to straw-colored towards the flowers. In a suitable location, it also self-seeds.

Great burnet is a native meadow plant that naturally grows in wet meadows, where it forms dense clumps of dark green pinnate leaves. In the middle of summer, tall, richly branched stems grow from them, topped with tiny dark red to burgundy flower heads that gently sway in the breeze. This perennial is absolutely indispensable for the life cycle of the rare scarce large blue butterfly, which it will reliably attract to your garden with its flowers. In perennial beds, it stands out especially in naturalistic compositions, where in combination with ornamental grasses it creates an airy and light effect. The inflorescences are also an excellent material for florists, adding an unusual structure and color accent to bouquets, while staying fresh for seven to ten days in a vase. If you don't harvest them fresh, you can dry them for winter decorations, as they hold their shape for a long time.

Baby's breath 'Bristol Fairy' is an absolute classic that you might know from many bouquets under the folk name bridal veil. Originally a plant from the sandy steppes and slopes of southern Europe and central Asia, it is accustomed to full sun and well-drained, even poorer soil. It has been grown in botanical gardens since the 18th century and became domesticated in private ones a century later. Thanks to its origin, it handles drought excellently and does not require too much care, it just cannot stand winter wetness. In the garden, it creates a fluffy white cloud that perfectly complements other drought-tolerant perennials or ornamental grasses in modern steppe plantings. For florists, baby's breath is an indispensable material. The 'Bristol Fairy' cultivar stands out with a large number of fully double, pure white flowers that add lightness to any arrangement. The stems are sturdy and stay fresh for a long time in a vase. If you don't use them all fresh, you can easily dry them. Just hang them upside down in a dark and ventilated place. Once dried, they will retain their color and shape and make a great display in dried arrangements or wreaths all winter long. It is a long-lived perennial that will last for many years in one place.

Great burnet 'Tanna' brings the unrepeatable lightness and elegance of wild meadows into the garden in a neat package. The native species is a typical plant of moist and peaty meadows, where its roots search for moisture deep in the ground. This garden variety was bred for a smaller size, so with its thirty to fifty centimeters, it will fit even into compositions where tall perennials would cast too much shade. The dark burgundy flower heads look as if they are floating in the space above the decorative leaves, creating a wonderful visual effect that you will appreciate especially when viewed up close. In the garden, it is used in nature-inspired plantings, in gravel beds with sufficient moisture, or as a path border. The plant is completely frost-hardy and ideal for novice growers due to its undemanding nature, provided you give it loamy to clay soil that holds moisture. The inflorescences are tiny, but in a vase, they can put on a great show, especially in combination with fine grasses or white-blooming perennials. It attracts a large number of beneficial insects and bees, so by planting this great burnet, you are inviting life into your garden as well.

Anemones come from the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long, slender stems, they can brighten up and illuminate late summer and autumn flower beds. They stand out against a darker background of shrub groups and will also be grateful for their partial shade. The Czech Perennials Association chose autumn anemones as the perennial of the 2022 season. They last 7 days in a vase. Anemone Praecox is a compactly growing cultivar with a rich set of flowers. Due to its lower stature, it is perfectly suitable even for smaller gardens and for growing in containers. A big plus is the early flowering time, and the slightly darker coloring of the underside of the petals adds an interesting touch.

A native North American species. Exceptional among other goldenrods. It has horizontally and arching stems on which fireworks of tiny bright yellow star-shaped florets gradually bloom. It spreads via short rhizomes into moderate clumps. It never spreads invasively by seeds. This is its great advantage verified by long-term testing.

Oxford Geranium is a vigorously growing perennial suitable for creating dense covers. It is an ideal plant for naturalistic gardens. It tolerates partial shade between trees and shrubs well. The cultivar Claridge Druce is suitable for use in larger areas due to its energetic growth. The flowers are pink with delicate purple veins.

The majestic larkspur Benary’s Pacific Black Knight will bring original beauty and a striking vertical structure to your garden. In the wild, the original species of larkspurs grow in lush meadows with nutritious soil. Therefore, in the garden, it will reliably appreciate full sun and sufficiently moist, humous loam. Although it is a perennial for somewhat more advanced growers, with the right approach, it will reward you richly and will survive even extreme winters with temperatures deep below the freezing point without worry. We will deliver a beautifully rooted seedling in a pot, ready for immediate planting in the flowerbed. Do not forget to give it enough space, ideally with spacings around sixty centimeters, and throughout the season, do not forget regular fertilizing. A more airy space will naturally protect the plant from powdery mildew. It works excellently in mixed borders with peonies and roses, providing them with a beautiful dark background. The Black Knight variety stands out with long stems growing up to one hundred and fifty centimeters, which are gradually adorned with deep dark purple flowers from June onwards. These literally attract bees from a wide surrounding area. When growing, keep in mind that it is poisonous and very tasty to slugs in early spring. The firm flower stalks are absolutely ideal for fresh bouquets, where they will stay fresh for about seven days. However, do not place the vase next to ripening fruit, to whose ethylene larkspur is sensitive and would wilt faster. If you want to preserve its beauty longer, try drying it. The dark flowers retain their pigment excellently and will enliven absolutely any dried arrangement.

Larkspurs are a classic and at the same time a dominant feature among bedding perennials. We often see them in the company of roses and peonies. To stand out well, they need to be given enough space and not forgotten regarding fertilization. We can enjoy their beauty in beds, bouquets, and even try drying; the flowers retain their deep color well. They last 7 days in a vase; they are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

Larkspurs are a classic and at the same time a dominant feature among flower bed perennials. We often see them in the company of roses and peonies. To stand out well, they need to be given enough space and fertilization should not be forgotten. We can enjoy their beauty in flower beds, bouquets, and even try drying; the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase; they are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. The 'Highlander' series comes from new Scottish breeding. It expands the color range and brings novel shapes. The flowers are incredibly full and individual petals are ruffled, which further reinforces the impression of fullness. They do not form seeds and should therefore be all the more vital. The flower is full, light purple with a greenish center.

Broad-leaved statice, also known as sea lavender, is a plant originally from the steppe regions of southern Europe. Leathery leaves form a basal rosette. From these, veil-like panicles formed by tiny light lavender flowers grow. Perfect for bouquets; for drying, harvest when the flowers are fully colored.

Alchemilla mollis, known as lady's mantle, is an indispensable perennial for anyone who wants to bring harmony and softness to the garden. Its home is the moister environments of mountain meadows and light forests, making it a very adaptable plant that will survive even severe frosts without problems in our climate. The 'Irish Silk' cultivar is prized for its vitality and abundant blooming, where clouds of tiny, yellow-green flowers float above clumps of gray-green leaves. It is precisely this neutral color that can work wonders in a flower bed – it softens overly sharp contrasts between other flowers and beautifully unifies the entire composition. Besides its ornamental function, lady's mantle also has practical uses. Thanks to its clumping growth and ability to quickly fill in, it is ideal for edging pathways or as an underplanting beneath taller shrubs and roses. Water droplets catch on its leaves, creating a magical spectacle in the garden. If you enjoy making bouquets, you will love lady's mantle as versatile filler greenery that matches almost anything. It will last beautiful for about ten days in a vase, and its inflorescences can also be easily dried without losing too much of their color or shape. Moreover, it is a magnet for pollinators, and its young leaves are even edible, so it also finds use in a natural kitchen.

Lesser calamint Blue Cloud is an undemanding and modest perennial that reliably perfumes any sunny garden. Its original homeland is the sunny and dry slopes of Southern Europe, which is why it thrives best here in direct sun in well-drained, sandy, or poorer loamy soil. It handles winter without problems, tolerating frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the flowerbed, where it will very soon form a compact, airy small shrub reaching a height of up to forty centimeters. It does not suffer from any diseases or pests, so even complete beginners can easily handle caring for it. Throughout late summer and into autumn, it blooms with a record number of tiny blue flowers that are so typical of the Blue Cloud variety. The whole plant emits a pleasant minty-spicy scent, and its flowers, which resemble thyme, act as a literal magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It will look great among roses or in naturally designed steppe flowerbeds, where it naturally complements lower ornamental grasses. Additionally, both the blue flowers and green leaves are edible, so you can use them to garnish summer dishes. Lesser calamint is also excellently suited for cutting into smaller fresh bouquets, adding a fine structure to them in a vase.

Delicate, hardy, and tirelessly blooming, this is exactly how the Missouri rudbeckia could be briefly described. The perennial of North American origin stands out from commonly grown species by its overall lightness, narrow green leaves, and significantly slimmer petals. From us, you will receive a strong seedling straight away in a pot, with which you can look forward to a rich harvest of radiant flowers very soon after transplanting into the flowerbed. It thrives best in direct sun and suits common loamy, sandy, as well as well-draining soils. It excels in extraordinary resistance against demanding weather fluctuations, handling drought and hot days without any difficulties, absolutely does not suffer from pests, and in winter, it will not be caught off guard even by a severe frost approaching thirty degrees below zero. It grows to a height of thirty to sixty centimeters and grows stably firm without the need to add any support. Radiantly golden flowers appear during July and will last tirelessly decorating your garden until the first frosts during October. In flowerbeds, it is most applied alongside swaying ornamental grasses in natural prairie plantings or in colorful rustic perennial compositions. With its edible flowers, it functions as a true magnet for pollinators and thus brings a lot of beneficial insects into the garden. Rudbeckia is also very sought after and valued for cutting for various floristic purposes. If you want to bring a piece of late summer home, cut fully open flowers; in a vase, they will easily retain a fresh and crisp appearance for a full seven to ten days. The firm central cones additionally dry excellently, and you are guaranteed to use them in various dried arrangements and autumn decorations. Definitely do not cut the faded dark centers on the flowerbeds before the arrival of winter, because they will retain their firm shape and, covered by hoarfrost, will ensure an engaging winter spectacle.

Sneezeweed Kupferzwerg is a true jewel for lovers of fiery colors and naturalistic gardens. Its name, which can be loosely translated as copper dwarf, refers to the deep red to copper color of its petals, which can change into softer tones as blooming progresses. This North American prairie perennial loves full sun and humous, sufficiently moist soil. If you provide it with the right conditions, it will reward you with a flood of flowers from mid-summer until early autumn. In flowerbeds, it looks breathtaking in combination with ornamental grasses or other late-blooming perennials. For beginner gardeners, this sneezeweed is a great choice thanks to its low maintenance and full frost resistance down to very low temperatures. It is a long-lived plant that will last for many years in one spot. The flowers are suitable for cutting into colorful summer bouquets but are not directly intended for drying. Remember spring protection against slugs, which can damage young shoots, and keep in mind that the plant is slightly poisonous. Planting spacing of 40 to 50 cm is recommended so that individual clumps have enough space for their development.

The aster 'Blue King' will reliably wake your garden to life in late summer and autumn. In the wild, it grows in sun-drenched meadows and the edges of bright forests. Thus, a sunny location and normal loamy, well-drained soil suit it best. From our well-rooted seedling in a pot, a strong plant up to sixty centimeters high will grow after transplanting into the flower bed. It grows compactly and firmly, so it easily does without any support. The 'Blue King' cultivar boasts a rich set of blue-purple flowers, which you will enjoy from August to October. It is an extremely resilient and long-lived perennial that even complete beginners can handle. It can withstand severe frosts; it's only good to watch out for aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew. The flowers are a great attraction for bees and butterflies and are perfectly suited for cutting into a vase, where they stay fresh for many days.

Autumn anemones are an indispensable part of perennial beds because they take over the flowering baton at a time when most summer species are already fading and the garden begins to take on autumn tones. The original botanical species grow in the moister soils of China and Japan, which predestines their growing requirements in our conditions. They require well-drained but non-drying soil rich in nutrients, ideally in partial shade under trees. 'September Charm' is a reliable variety that will delight you with large pink flowers with a prominent yellow center. The flowers on tall branching stems look very romantic and attract the last pollinators, especially bees. They are excellently suited for cutting into autumn bouquets, where they will stay in good condition for about a week. The plant is hardy and long-lived, but remember that as a representative of the buttercup family, it is poisonous.

The dark black-burgundy shoots of this aster make it a true specialty. The leaves change color in late summer from dark green to burgundy. The white flowers have pink stamens. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

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.

Lavenders are a must for every sunny herb garden. We classify them as sub-shrubs, and they are valuable for gardens due to their winter habit. They add not only color and structure to flower beds but also an unmistakable fragrance. They will look good with lower-growing drought-loving grasses and perennials. Rosea blooms a sweet pink.

A compact and trouble-free variety of Himalayan crane's-bill with beautiful bright blue-violet flowers with a light center and purple-red veining. It responds very well to cutting back after the first flowering. It will grow back and bloom once more. It is suitable for roses and as a groundcover between taller perennials. It spreads via underground rhizomes.

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.

Sanguisorba officinalis Arnhem, commonly known as great burnet, is an elegant perennial that will decorate the garden in summer with a flood of tiny, dark burgundy inflorescences resembling small drumsticks. This original meadow plant loves moister habitats and the sun, where it thrives best, but it can also handle partial shade. The Arnhem cultivar is specific for its vigorous growth and height reaching up to two meters, creating a striking vertical element in perennial borders. Thanks to its hardiness and frost resistance down to -34 °C, it is also an ideal choice for growers in colder regions. Its airy habit perfectly complements more robust perennials or ornamental grasses, adding lightness and color contrast to them. The flowers on thin but sturdy stems are highly valued in floristry because they last 7 to 10 days in a vase and lend arrangements a modern, sweeping look. If you leave the faded inflorescences in the flowerbed, their silhouette will decorate the garden even during the autumn and winter months. The plant does not suffer from pests or diseases, making it a rewarding companion even for novice gardeners.

Gaura is a charming clump-forming perennial whose original homeland is the sunny plains of Texas and Louisiana. In the garden, it will appreciate exactly the conditions it is used to from nature, meaning full sun and well-drained, even poorer and sandy soil. A sturdy clump that grows to a height of around eighty centimeters will grow from the seedling you receive. It belongs among the very undemanding plants for beginners, which are completely avoided by diseases and pests. Although it behaves more like a short-lived perennial here, it willingly self-seeds in a suitable location. The tiny little flowers colored in pure white and light pink shades resemble small butterflies and bloom tirelessly from June all the way to October. It adds extraordinary lightness and airiness to flower beds, making it combine beautifully with ornamental grasses. During its long months of blooming, gaura is constantly surrounded by bees, for which it represents a rich food source. The flowers are perfectly suited for cutting into summer bouquets. We harvest the stems for vases as soon as the first two to three little flowers open on the stem. On the contrary, the plant is not suitable for drying.