Hollyhock Spotlight Radiant Rose

Hollyhocks are a must-have for every lover of a rustic atmosphere. We traditionally associate them with sunny grandmother's gardens, although they reached Europe with ancient travelers along the Silk Road all the way from the steppes of Central Asia. And the hollyhock's desire to travel has remained. It often self-seeds, and you will find it in a place where you definitely didn't plant it. Naturally, it is a biennial or short-lived perennial. However, its impermanence is balanced by beautiful double flowers and a striking silhouette and height. It is suitable for cutting and was also used for dyeing and as a medicinal plant. The Chater's series includes proven varieties with pompon-like double flowers.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in summer with dark purplish-pink flowers. The spiky flower cones are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After plucking the petals, the stems with the central cones 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.

This species of sage originates 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. It is traditionally planted as a companion to roses due to the matching flowering time. However, it looks equally good in mixed drought-tolerant steppe plantings with grasses. It is an excellent food source for bees. Lasts 7 days in a vase. Amethyst is an elegant variety with long stems and a pink flower color that is unusual for sages.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. The spiky flower cones are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After plucking the petals, the stems with the central cones can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. The flowers are in shades of yellow.

Aphrodite curly parsley is a popular herb that has had a firm place in gardens since antiquity. Originally from the Mediterranean region, it thrives in sunny locations with slightly moist, humus-rich loamy soil. You will receive a well-grown seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted directly into the bed with 40 cm spacing. It is a low-maintenance perennial growing up to twenty centimeters in height, capable of reliably surviving frost down to minus twenty-three degrees. The Aphrodite cultivar is characterized by deep green, curly leaves packed with vitamins and an excellent ability to regenerate after harvest. In June and July, it delights with small white flowers. The plant is resistant to pests and diseases, so even beginners can handle its care. It complements edible perennials and vegetables perfectly; in the bed, it gets along well with radishes and is said to help enhance the fragrance of surrounding roses. Its firm, curly stems also nicely complement smaller summer bouquets in a vase.

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.

Avens Tempest Scarlet brings a flood of vibrant colors and spring freshness to the garden. The original species of avens grow in moister but well-drained meadows and light forest edges, which is why they thrive best here in sun or partial shade in humus-rich loamy soil. You will receive an already rooted seedling in a pot from us, which you can easily transplant straight to your chosen spot. Avens are generally very undemanding plants, do not need any support, and effortlessly withstand frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. The Tempest Scarlet cultivar was bred in Scotland and stands out with the deep scarlet color of its semi-double, slightly ruffled flowers, which bloom on long branched stems from May to July. After a summer break, it will often delight you with another blooming in the autumn. With its clumping growth, it will eventually form a nice ground cover, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is an excellent perennial for mixed flowerbeds as well as for cutting. We harvest the stems for bouquets as soon as about a quarter to half of the flowers are open. It will stay beautiful in a vase for about seven days, but it is not suitable for drying. Common pests and diseases avoid it, making it an ideal choice for complete beginners.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. It blooms in summer with dark purplish-pink flowers. The spiky flower cones are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After plucking the petals, the stems with the central cones can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. Magnus has distinctive deep pink flowers with an orange-brown center.

Dill is an indispensable annual whose fragrance belongs to summer. It originates from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, where it grows in sunny locations. In our gardens, it thrives best in direct sun in well-draining, humus-rich soil with moderate watering. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant directly to your chosen spot with a spacing of about forty centimeters. The plant grows to a height of fifty to one hundred centimeters. Dill appreciates slight shading of its roots, so it does excellently in mixed plantings together with vegetables and ornamental perennials. During the summer, it forms striking umbels composed of tiny yellow edible flowers. These are a strong attraction for beneficial insects and reliably attract pollinators. It is a completely undemanding plant for beginners, and it does not suffer from pests or diseases. You can use the sturdy stems for cutting into fresh summer bouquets, or you can easily dry them for floristry purposes. In suitable places, it will maintain itself through natural self-seeding.

The common foxglove originally comes from the light forest edges, clearings, and moister meadows of Central Europe. The Hanabee Pink variety will enchant you with its light pink bell-shaped flowers, which appear during May and June. The name of the cultivar hides the Japanese word for fireworks and the English expression for a bee, which perfectly captures its essence. It offers an explosion of flowers thanks to unusually rich branching and acts as an irresistible lure for pollinators. From us, you will receive a mature seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted into the flowerbed. The ideal spacing for planting is forty centimeters. It will thrive best in partial shade or on the sun, in well-draining and loamy soil. Although it is a short-lived perennial, even beginners will playfully manage the care. It does not suffer from diseases or pests and survives severe frosts without difficulty. In a suitable place, it reliably self-seeds. Just remember that the entire plant is poisonous. Foxglove is also an excellent choice for cutting into bouquets. The sturdy stems will add height to the vase and will last to bring joy for six to eight days.

Avens Totally Tangerine will brighten any garden with its cup-shaped flowers in warm shades that resemble the color of ripe tangerines. The original botanical species of this cute avens originate from the mountainous regions of Chile, which is why it thrives best even in our conditions in well-drained, humus-rich, and loamy soil. It handles frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees without problems, and even complete beginners can easily handle caring for it, as it does not suffer from diseases or pests. You will get an already grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant straight into the flowerbed in sun or partial shade. It is ideal to plant the plants about half a meter apart. Here it will soon form a dense clump of green leaves, from which sturdy stems up to ninety centimeters tall emerge, and they do not need any support. Although it is a short-lived perennial, it will make up for everything with its incredible persistence in blooming. Unlike other avens, the Totally Tangerine variety starts its blooming season a little later, but in return, it will delight you without a break from May to September. The semi-double flowers also gradually transition into a deep salmon to dark peach color and are a literal magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. In a flowerbed, it functions excellently as a filler plant, nicely connecting other perennials with its neutral structure. You will also enjoy the blooming avens at home. It is excellently suited for cutting into summer bouquets. We recommend cutting the stems when a quarter to half of the flowers on the branch are already open. They will then last about a week in a vase and gently liven up any arrangement. Although it is not suitable for drying, it will do a lot of work in the flowerbed even through winter, when its foliage and remains of stems create an interesting winter effect under frost or snow.

Few herbs have the status of parsley, which has been widely used by people since ancient times. Its roots reach into the sunny regions of the Mediterranean, which is why it still welcomes a warm location today. It thrives in humic and loamy soil with moderate but regular moisture. We are sending you a mature seedling in a pot, which you can simply transplant into open ground or a planter. The Gigante d´Italia variety is characterized by larger, completely smooth leaves that offer an intense aroma and plenty of vitamins C and A. It perfectly complements edible perennials and is often planted next to radishes. Furthermore, the presence of parsley is said to enhance the fragrance of surrounding roses. During the summer, the plant blooms with small white flowers that serve as a feast for pollinators and liven up cut flower bouquets in a vase. You don't have to worry about cultivation; it is a highly resistant species that grows up to fifty centimeters. It is completely avoided by pests and diseases, and even a complete beginner can manage its care. In the garden, it acts as a reliable perennial that easily survives harsh frosts falling to minus twenty-three degrees.

Mentha spicata, known as Moroccan mint, will bring not only a wonderful fragrance to your garden but also a piece of honest herbalist tradition. In the wild, it seeks out slightly moist habitats in partial shade, but it can also handle direct sun without problems. At your home, it will thrive best in humous and loamy soil with plenty of moisture. We will deliver an already mature seedling in a pot, which you can easily transplant to the flowerbed after unpacking. The plant grows to a height of up to sixty centimeters and is extremely resistant to severe frost and common diseases, so it brings joy without unnecessary effort. It will require your attention perhaps only in the event of an unexpected occurrence of the mint leaf beetle. It is an indispensable part of fragrant herbal compositions, but it will also fit perfectly alongside other ornamental perennials. Throughout the summer, stems with tiny purple flowers rise from the clumps. These not only look nice but attract a wide range of pollinators from bees to colorful butterflies. Its fresh green and highly aromatic leaves are edible and directly invite use in the summer kitchen. Gardeners and florists swear by it. The stems of Moroccan mint are excellent for cutting into live arrangements, giving them an unmistakable scent and delicate structure. In a summer vase, this green beauty will keep you company for about a week.

Burnet is a native meadow plant that naturally grows in damp meadows. In mid-summer, branched stems with small dark red flower heads rise from the foliage of pinnate leaves. They create unusual shape and color accents in flower beds and bouquets. Great burnet is a vital plant for the Scarce Large Blue butterfly. In the garden, it fits into naturalistic plantings with grasses and other perennials. It adds lightness and airiness to bouquets. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

Lemon verbena, also known as aloysia, will immediately enchant you with its intense and refreshing lemon scent. It originally comes from the warm regions of South America, and therefore it requires full sun and well-drained soil in our climate too. Because it only tolerates frosts down to minus twelve degrees, it is most often grown here as a portable container plant that you hide in a cooler, bright room for the winter. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant into a larger container or a protected flowerbed. During July and August, the plant blooms with tiny white flowers, which act as a reliable attraction for bees and other pollinators. Verbena does not suffer from pests or diseases, so even beginners can handle growing it. Since the seventeenth century in Europe, it has been used as a valuable source of essential oils for perfume production. You can harvest the green leaves and use them as a culinary herb in summer dishes or as a fragrant addition to teas. Aromatic sprigs can also be cut and added to summer bouquets.

The 'Hot Lips' Sage is a true chameleon among garden perennials and immediately attracts attention with its changing flowers. This shrubby sage, Latin name Salvia microphylla, comes from the mountainous regions of Mexico and the southern USA, where it grows on sunny and dry slopes. Its greatest advantage is its two-tone flowers combining pure white and a striking carmine red color. An interesting feature of this cultivar is the dependence of its coloring on the air temperature, when in hot summer days the flowers can turn red, while in cooler periods more white appears. The whole plant smells intensely and pleasantly when the leaves are rubbed, the aroma often resembling blackcurrant with a hint of mint. In the garden, it is mainly used as a portable plant in containers on terraces or balconies, as its frost resistance reaches only -12 °C. If you live in the warmest regions of the country, you can try planting it in the open ground in a protected location with well-drained soil and winter covering, but overwintering it in a frost-free room is a safer bet. It blooms tirelessly from June until the first frosts and is literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. The flowers are also edible, so you can use them to garnish summer salads or desserts, giving them not only color but also a delicately spicy taste.

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and cottage gardens. For bouquets, we harvest flowers with firm, smooth central discs. Then they last 7–10 days in a vase. Daisy Christine Hagemann has large, pure white, and double flowers.

It is a typical Mediterranean species that tolerates drought and heat well here, but not winter waterlogging. The wulfenii cultivar should be less sensitive to cold, but intolerance to winter waterlogging remains. Plant in protected places, e.g., in front of a warm house wall in Mediterranean-style beds. Floristically, it is valuable for its greenery and early flowering. Lasts 7–10 days in a vase. Beware of the milky sap in the stems, which can irritate the skin.