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The largeleaf brunnera comes from the moist mountain forests of the Caucasus, where it forms dense undergrowth. It is an ideal perennial for shady and semi-shady corners of your garden, where it will thrive in humus-rich, moist soil. It resembles classic forget-me-nots in appearance, but don't be fooled, its leaves are much larger, heart-shaped, and rough to the touch. Thanks to them, it acts as a great groundcover plant that sprouts early in the spring and reliably covers bare soil with its leaves until late autumn. It thus forms a natural contrasting background for the delicate, tiny flowers. Tiny sky-blue flowers appear in April, May, and June, creating a beautiful delicate veil over the green carpet of leaves. The flower clusters are also suitable for cutting into spring hand-tied bouquets, where they look very tender. Just watch out for snails and slugs, who like to feast on the juicy leaves of the brunnera, so it's a good idea to check the plants regularly. It is a long-lived and hardy perennial that handles severe frosts without problems and will bring you joy in one place for many years.

A beautiful although rather short-lived perennial, ideal for steppe areas together with fine drought-tolerant grasses and perennials. We harvest it for bouquets as soon as approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. Lasts about 5 days in a vase. A beautiful cultivar with flowers in shades of purple and pink.

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and cottage gardens. For bouquets, we harvest flowers with firm, smooth central disks. Then they last 7–10 days in a vase. Maikönigin is an exceptionally abundantly flowering garden form.

Catananche caerulea, commonly known as Cupid's dart, is a charming plant that will win you over with its lightness and airiness. Its scientific name refers to ancient Greek legends, according to which it was used in love potions; today, however, you will appreciate it more for its undemanding nature and unique appearance. It is excellently suited for natural-style gardens, gravel beds, and drought-tolerant plantings, where it beautifully complements other perennials or ornamental grasses. It grows up to ninety centimeters tall and, despite its height, needs no support. The flowers have a lavender-blue color with a darker center and toothed petals at the ends. They bloom gradually from June to September. Cupid's dart loves drought and heat, but on the contrary, it cannot stand winter dampness, which harms it more than frost. If you provide it with a well-drained spot, it will survive temperatures down to -18 °C. It is a rewarding plant for beginner growers and experienced florists alike. Fresh flowers last a week in a vase, but they will bring you the most joy when dried. Harvest them fully open in dry weather and hang them upside down. They will keep their shape and remind you of summer all winter long.

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and cottage gardens. For bouquets, harvest flowers with firm, smooth central disks. They then last 7–10 days in a vase. Polaris is a more vigorous garden form. It can be propagated by sowing.

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.

This species of sage originates from the steppe regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms abundantly flowering small clumps with straight upright stems. In beds, it looks best in groups. Traditionally, it is planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it will look equally good in mixed drought-loving steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent food source for bees. It lasts 7 days in a vase. The cultivar Ostfriesland blooms with a strikingly dark violet-blue color.

The 'Rosato Rose Pink' valerian is a richly flowering perennial whose original homeland is the sunny and warm Mediterranean. It grows there on rocky slopes, and therefore, even in your garden, it will appreciate rather poorer, well-drained sandy or loamy soil in direct sun. The seedling you receive from us in a pot simply needs to be transplanted into the flowerbed, where it will quickly form an airy bush with gray-green leaves up to one meter tall. It is completely undemanding, does not need support, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and can handle frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. Although it belongs among short-lived perennials, it reliably self-seeds in a suitable location. Among perennials, valerian has an unrivaled longest blooming period. From May to September, it forms convex panicles full of tiny, fragrant florets in a vibrant raspberry pink shade, which are an attraction for bees and butterflies. It fits perfectly into drought-tolerant plantings. For bouquets, we cut sturdy stems with freshly bloomed panicles, which will last around seven days in a vase.

Hesperis matronalis, commonly known as sweet rocket, is popular for its rich inflorescences in purple and lilac shades, which appear from May to July. This robust plant grows up to one meter tall and functions in gardens as a short-lived perennial or biennial. Its flowers are a magnet for pollinators, especially nocturnal ones, which are attracted by its specific fragrance that intensifies after dark. It looks very natural in flowerbeds and perfectly complements perennial compositions, where it often self-seeds in suitable spots. If you love creating floral arrangements, sweet rocket will not disappoint you. We cut the stems the moment the first blooms open, and they will bring us joy in a vase for up to a week. A specific feature of this plant is that even after cutting, the stems can still grow slightly in water, which adds an interesting dynamic to bouquets.

Larkspurs are a classic and dominant feature among bedding perennials. We often see them accompanying roses and peonies. To stand out, they require plenty of space and regular fertilizing. You can enjoy their beauty in flower beds, bouquets, and even try drying them; the flowers retain their rich color well. They last 7 days in a vase but are sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit.

Fine tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of tiny star-shaped flowers make this Aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In beds, it serves as a fluffy delicate filler and brightens up the garden after summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good in combination with roses and in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last pasture before winter. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Lovely' is characterized by countless small, delicate pink flowers in loose panicles on firm, wiry stems.

Cosmos 'Cherry Chocolate' will win you over with its distinct cherry red color and unique chocolate fragrance. Its original wild ancestors come from sunny Mexico, which is why even here it prefers full sun and well-drained sandy or loamy soil. The fresh green bushes of the 'Cherry Chocolate' cultivar stand out among all chocolate cosmos with the largest flowers, which grow up to seven centimeters in diameter. You will receive a well-rooted seedling from us. You can place it on the terrace or sink it along with the pot directly into the flower bed at a spacing of about fifty centimeters, where it will beautifully complement ornamental grasses. Botanically, it is a short-lived perennial suitable for more advanced growers, as it is grown as a portable container plant. For the winter, we recommend removing it and moving it to a frost-free room; it only tolerates temperatures down to minus twelve degrees. The flowers appear from July to October and act as a magnet for pollinators. The plant does not suffer from diseases or pests and requires medium watering. The radiant cherry flowers are excellent for bouquets; cut them fully open for the vase.

Delicate light pink flowers with fringed edges make Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh' an unmissable adornment. In its appearance, this short-lived perennial resembles miniature hollyhocks and brings the lightness of cottage romance to flowerbeds. It revels in a sunny or semi-shady spot in humous and loamy soil that is sufficiently well-drained. Although it looks very fragile, it is fully frost-hardy and will survive even severe winters. From the delivered mature potted seedling, a strong plant reaching a height of up to one meter will grow after transplanting into the flowerbed, which is advisable to provide with mild support. It blooms tirelessly from June to September and its flowers act as a lure for pollinators. Caring for Sidalcea is easy, pests avoid it, and even complete beginners will manage its cultivation with ease. In the garden, it perfectly complements rose beds or natural plantings with grasses. The 'Elsie Heugh' cultivar is absolutely ideal for cutting into a vase, where its stems will form the foundation of magnificent bouquets. A surprising detail is that these attractive flowers are completely edible, though the plant is not suitable for drying.

Larkspur Benary’s Pacific King Arthur is an unmistakable classic and a true dominant feature among border perennials. The original larkspur species come from the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, where they grow in moist meadows and in the undergrowth of light forests. Therefore, even in your garden, it will appreciate a sunny spot and well-drained, humus-rich, and loamy soil with plenty of moisture. To get the most beautiful flowers, the plants need to be given enough space, about sixty centimeters apart, and regular fertilization. You will receive from us a grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant into the flower bed. It stands out especially in the company of roses or peonies, with which it forms a proven and effective combination. The King Arthur variety will enchant you in June and subsequently in late summer with its massive inflorescences in rich tones of purple and blue. It grows to a height of one hundred to one hundred and fifty centimeters, and therefore it will become an unmissable vertical element of any planting. The abundant flowers reliably attract bees and other pollinators. Although larkspurs are a bit more demanding to care for, as slugs like to feast on them and in dense plantings they can occasionally suffer from powdery mildew, their beauty is definitely worth a little attention. Moreover, the entire plant is poisonous, which conversely protects it from other animals. It will survive the winter here without any problems, handling frosts down to minus thirty-four degrees. You will appreciate this magnificent perennial not only when looking at a blooming flower bed, but also at home on your table. Its sturdy stems are perfectly suited for cutting into summer bouquets. The fresh flower will bring you joy in a vase for approximately seven days. Just pay close attention not to place it near a bowl of ripening fruit, as it is very sensitive to released ethylene, which shortens its vase life. If you want to preserve the purple-blue beauty for a longer time, you can simply dry the long stems with flowers for floral purposes. Even after drying, they retain their rich color very well and perfectly liven up various long-lasting winter decorations and arrangements.

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.

Phlox Tecumseh, or plamenka, is originally a native perennial of North America that quickly gained great popularity in European gardens. It has been systematically bred since the 19th century and today belongs among the absolute classics of rustic and modern plantings. This species of phlox is robust and vigorous, so it forms an unmissable dominant feature in perennial flowerbeds, growing to a height of up to one meter. Tecumseh will enchant you with striking bright pink flowers with a purplish tinge, which also smell delicately and attract bees and other pollinators. A great advantage of this cultivar is its natural higher resistance to fungal diseases and long blooming period during July and August. If you like creating bouquets, phloxes are an ideal choice for you. We harvest them as soon as about half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open, and they will then bring you joy in a vase for up to ten days.

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.

It originates from the northeastern USA and southern Canada, where it grows in damp areas, scrublands, and on coasts. It crosses very willingly with other aster species, resulting in an inexhaustible number of varieties. Unlike New England asters, they do not close their flowers at night or during unfavorable weather, making them perfect for cutting into vases. We must keep in mind their susceptibility to mildew, which can be prevented by choosing a suitable location. They last 7 to 10 days in a vase. The white variety White Ladies is large-flowered, profusely blooming, and of taller growth.

Catmint 'Alba' is an aromatic perennial whose botanical name probably refers to the ancient Etruscan city of Nepet, where it was once widely grown. Today, it is an indispensable part of sunny flower beds, where it thrives best in well-drained, sandy soil. It stands out for its extraordinary hardiness, easily handling harsh frosts down to minus thirty-four degrees, and does not suffer from diseases or pests. Even beginners can easily handle growing it. You will receive an already mature seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the garden, where it will form a vigorous clump of grayish-green leaves. In the garden, it functions as an ideal companion for roses as well as for natural-style plantings. During May, June, and again in September, it becomes covered in pure white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. This variety from the faassenii group grows to a height of fifty centimeters and has long, straight stems suitable for cutting.

Santolina chamaecyparissus is a grey-leaved cushion-forming subshrub originating from rocky and stony areas of the Mediterranean. This predetermines its use in the garden. The whole plant is aromatic and very attractive in appearance. It will look good in gravel beds with aromatic herbs and drought-loving species of perennials and grasses.

Are you looking for a low-maintenance plant that will add lightness and movement to your flower beds? Gaura is exactly the right choice. In its homeland of Texas and Louisiana, it grows on sunny plains, so in your garden, it will also welcome full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. It is a short-lived perennial, but it willingly self-seeds. Its bright pink flowers hover above the leaves from July to October, reliably attracting bees. Gaura fantastically lightens perennial plantings and looks great next to ornamental grasses. You can also use it in fresh flower bouquets. For the vase, cut the stems when the first two or three flowers open. The 'Geyser Pink' cultivar is ideal for beginners; it doesn't need pinching and is avoided by diseases and pests. It grows to a compact height of around forty centimeters and boasts sturdy stems. It survives winter and frosts down to minus eighteen degrees without any problems. You will receive a vital seedling in a pot from us, which you can easily transplant into your flower bed.

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 treated to enough space and not forgotten regarding fertilization. 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.

Russian sage reliably brings a touch of sunny steppes into the garden and places almost no demands on care. These sparsely branched subshrubs originally come from harsh, rocky areas from Afghanistan to Tibet, where they grow on open sun-drenched plains. Thanks to its origin, it delights in full sun and poor, well-drained sandy soil with minimal moisture. You will receive from us a well-rooted seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted straight to the chosen spot in the flower bed. It does not need support, is avoided by common pests and diseases, and will survive frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. It grows up to one hundred and twenty centimeters and forms striking white felted shoots with silvery grey aromatic leaves. From July to October, it blooms with tiny blue-purple flowers that act as a lure for bees and butterflies and are even edible. Russian sage stands out next to drought-tolerant perennials. The flowers are suitable for cutting and drying for winter arrangements. Moreover, the silvery stems will ensure a beautiful winter effect in the flower bed.

The strongly aromatic lovage represents a classic from our grandmothers' gardens, and even a complete beginner can handle growing it. Its natural home is the moister edges of meadows in the Middle East, so here it does best in loamy soil rich in humus, in full sun or light partial shade. You will receive a well-rooted seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant straight into a bed, where it very quickly forms a massive clump. This robust plant does not require special care, doesn't suffer from pests, and withstands deep frosts without any problems. Due to its vigorous growth, it is best planted as a solitary specimen; otherwise, it might suppress more delicate neighboring plants. If you only have a balcony available, plant it in a spacious container with a volume of at least fifteen liters. During the summer, lovage blooms abundantly with tiny yellow flowers that are a great attraction for bees and bumblebees. Its tasty, fragrant green leaves will enliven many dishes, while the sturdy stems with flowers perfectly complement rustic vases, where they last for about a week, and after drying, they will scent any floral arrangement.

Baptisia comes from North America, belongs to the legume family, and resembles lupine in appearance. Unlike lupine, however, it does not suffer from fungal diseases and does not taste as good to slugs. Besides the blue flowers, the large pods that adorn the plant long after flowering are interesting. North American Indians used Baptisia roots to disinfect wounds and lower fever, and leaves to dye fabrics. With Baptisia, patience is most important; it takes some time to fully establish and create a massive root system adapted to survive long periods of drought and fire. Then it is very long-lived. It was chosen as the Perennial of the Year for the 2019 season.

Larkspur Benary’s Pacific Astolat is an unmissable dominant feature among border perennials and brings classic elegance to the garden. Its original species originate from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, where they grow in moister mountain meadows. Therefore, even in our gardens, it will appreciate a location in full sun and deep, nutrient-rich loamy and humous soil with plenty of moisture. You will receive from us an already mature seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant to the chosen spot. Here it will quickly form a massive clump with deeply lobed green leaves. The Astolat cultivar stands out with firm stems up to a meter and a half tall, which from June carry rich inflorescences of large pink flowers with a contrasting center. During summer, these flowers reliably attract bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. After the first blooming, we recommend cutting the plant back, which will encourage another wave of blooming at the end of summer in August and September. Growing larkspurs requires a bit more attention, so it is better suited for more advanced growers. For them to stand out well and reach their full height, they need to be given enough space; the optimal spacing is around sixty centimeters. Do not forget regular fertilizing and copious watering, because in dry soil they can suffer and be more susceptible to powdery mildew. In spring, it is also important to protect the sprouting shoots from slugs and snails. However, the care invested will pay off richly. We often see them in the company of roses and peonies, with which they form a perfect romantic composition. The entire plant is poisonous, which is good to consider when choosing a planting site. On the other hand, it will please you with its tremendous frost resistance; it can easily handle temperatures dropping down to minus thirty-four degrees. We can fully enjoy their beauty not only in flowerbeds but also in fresh bouquets. For cutting into a vase, choose stems at the time when the bottom flowers are opening. They will last approximately seven days in water, just be careful not to place the vase near ripening fruit. They are sensitive to ethylene, which causes rapid shedding of petals. You can also try drying them for floristic purposes. If you hang the inflorescences in a dark and airy place, the flowers will perfectly retain their rich pink color and serve as an interesting element for winter decorations.

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 Rose Claire blooms pink and belongs to the lower-growing representatives of its species. Plants are usually 30–40 cm tall.

Phlox, also known as garden phlox, is originally a native perennial to North America. It quickly achieved great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically bred since the 19th century. It is a classic perennial that many remember from our grandmothers' gardens, but it also has its place in modern plantings. It loves the sun or light partial shade and requires nutritious, humous, and moist soil to fully show off its beauty. If you provide it with enough moisture, it will reward you with a flood of flowers during July and August. This plant is a classic perennial for cutting into bouquets, where, in addition to its colorful flowers, it also delights with a delicate fragrance. We harvest it once about half of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed; it will then last up to 10 days in a vase. The 'Compact Rose Dark Eye' cultivar belongs to the healthy and vigorous 'Sweet Summer' series, which is bred for higher disease resistance and a compact growth habit. It grows to a height of only about 50 to 70 centimeters, making it suitable even for smaller flower beds. It boasts sweet pink flowers with a distinct darker eye, which attract bees and other pollinators.