Coneflower Magnus

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.

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

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.

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

Wild strawberry brings the magic of forest glades and sunny clearings to the garden, where it naturally occurs across all of Europe and northern Asia. This tiny but perennial herb is prized primarily for its incredibly aromatic fruits, which may not compete with cultivated garden strawberries in size, but easily surpass them in their intense flavor and aroma. The plant forms low cushions of deep green trifoliate leaves, and from April to June, it is decorated with tiny, pure white flowers that are an irresistible attraction for bees and other pollinators. Thanks to its undemanding nature and frost resistance down to -35 °C, it is an ideal choice even for beginner growers. In the garden, wild strawberry serves perfectly as a groundcover perennial that spreads quickly via long runners and can effectively suppress weeds. It thrives best in sun or partial shade, where it has access to humus-rich and slightly moist soil, exactly what it would find in the undergrowth of light deciduous forests. It is suitable for natural corners of the garden, under shrubs, or as edging for flowerbeds, where you can pick a sweet reward at any time. Although you won't use it much for cutting into a vase or for drying, its value lies in its living beauty and edible fruits, which ripen gradually and offer the purest taste of nature right in your home.

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.

Avens Mai Tai is a charming spring perennial that brings a romantic touch to the garden with its adorable cup-shaped flowers. The original species often grows near streams and in moister meadows, so it will easily settle in our gardens in sun or partial shade, where well-drained, loamy, and slightly humous soil will suit it best. You will receive a rooted seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant into the flowerbed. Avens forms nice basal clumps of green leaves, which over time function as an excellent ground cover. Its growth is reliable and its care is downright undemanding, because the plant is not bothered by pests or diseases and withstands frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. It stands out best when you plant it in smaller groups about thirty centimeters apart. From May to July, richly branched stems bearing semi-double flowers with gently ruffled petals appear above the foliage. The Mai Tai cultivar, which was bred in the USA in 2005, is characterized by its amazing color variability. It blooms in peach tones with a pink tint and gradually transitions into more muted pastel, salmon, and apricot shades. Blooming avens is a huge attraction for insects, especially for butterflies. We cut the stems for a vase when roughly a quarter to half of the flowers on the stem are open. They will stay beautiful in water for approximately seven days and add lightness and movement to an arrangement. However, its flowers are not suitable for drying. Although it is more of a short-lived perennial, it will bring you a lot of joy in the flowerbed with its rich flowers and undemanding nature.

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.

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.

Dahlia Café Au Lait is an absolute icon among dahlias and unrivaled as the best-selling item on our farm. Its huge flowers, often reaching the size of a dinner plate, cannot be overlooked. The color is completely unique and changeable, ranging in soft shades of creamy white, milky coffee, and powder pink, occasionally with a hint of salmon. Thanks to this specific coloring, it is loved by all brides and florists, as it fits perfectly into wedding bouquets and magnificent arrangements. In a vase, it looks majestic, and even a single flower can light up an entire room. In the garden, this variety forms a dominant element that attracts attention at first glance. The plants grow to a respectable height, often over a meter and a half, so it is advisable to provide them with support so they do not break under the weight of the massive blooms. It blooms tirelessly from July until the first frosts, and its pastel tones soften any perennial planting. If you are looking for a plant that adds structure to flower beds while providing premium cutting material, Café Au Lait is the clear choice.

A tufted, upright growing grass. It sprouts very early. It is decorative due to its overall vertical habit and fine flower panicles, which bloom silvery-grey, turn yellow in summer, and transition to sandy beige. It decorates the garden until winter. You can plant it in mixed beds or use it as an element to rhythmically divide the space. Usable for bouquets and drying.

Early thyme 'Red Carpet' is a perfectly fragrant groundcover perennial that should not be missing in any sunny garden. Its original homeland is dry rocky hillsides and steppe meadows across Europe, making it extremely hardy and undemanding to care for. It thrives best in full sun in poorer and well-drained soil. It grows to a height of just five centimeters and creates a dense green carpet, which during June and July is covered with a flood of tiny pink to purple flowers. These are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. You will receive an established seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the garden. It is perfect for rockeries, dry walls, or around stepping stones, where it releases its typical spicy scent with every touch. Even though it is not suitable for cutting into a vase due to its low growth, you can easily dry its flowering stems and use them in fragrant sachets or small floristic decorations. The 'Red Carpet' variety stands out precisely for its rich flower coloration and dense growth. In addition, it does not suffer from pests or diseases and can handle frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees without any problems, so even a complete beginner can easily handle growing it.

Rudbeckia Goldsturm is a reliable and long-lived perennial that will bring the warm tones of late summer and autumn to your garden. It originally comes from the open plains and prairies of North America, which is why it revels most in sunny locations with standard garden soil, whether it is loamy, humus-rich, or clayey. From us, you will receive an already grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant to the chosen spot in the flowerbed. It is an absolutely undemanding plant, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and survives severe frosts without any problems. The Goldsturm cultivar grows to a height of around seventy centimeters and does not need support. From August to October, it produces a flood of golden-yellow flowers with distinctively dark cones. These edible flowers attract pollinators and fit perfectly into both prairie and rustic plantings. Rudbeckia is also great for cutting; it lasts around ten days in a vase. The striking dark centers can also be easily dried. If you leave them in the flowerbed over the winter, they will provide a wonderful spectacle.

Marjoram is an aromatic classic, one of the most frequently used herbs in the kitchen that should be missing from no sunny garden. It originally comes from the Mediterranean region, where it grows naturally on dry, sun-drenched slopes. It will therefore thrive best in direct sun in well-drained soil. Although it is often grown as an annual in our climate, it is actually a perennial that can withstand frosts down to minus seventeen degrees in a drier location. You will receive a mature plant in a pot, which you can easily transplant into a bed with a recommended spacing of forty centimeters. Its cultivation is undemanding and can be handled even by beginners. It can grow in a pot, freely in herb beds, or in rock gardens. From June to September, the plant is adorned with white and pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies. The green leaves are edible and great for culinary use. The herb is not suitable for cutting for a vase, but its leaves can be easily dried for later use.

Fleabane Blütenmeer is an ethereal, short-lived perennial that came to us all the way from Mexico, bringing unbridled lightness to European gardens. It looks like a flood of tiny daisies that gradually change color from pure white to soft pink, so you will see a diverse palette of shades on a single plant simultaneously. It is perfectly suited for growing on sunny rockeries, in dry stone walls, or even in containers, where it forms profusely blooming cushions. Although it is a short-lived plant, in well-drained soil it often maintains itself through self-seeding, so you will enjoy its beauty in the garden repeatedly. Moreover, the flowers tirelessly attract bees and other pollinators from early summer until the first frosts. You can also harvest them for tiny vases, where their delicate little flowers will complement the atmosphere of your home.

Blazing star, also known by the fitting folk name 'top-down flower', is a fascinating perennial that brings an unusual vertical structure to the garden. Originally from the North American prairies, it will appreciate a sunny spot and well-draining, humus-rich soil here as well. It handles winter without any problems, withstanding frosts down to minus thirty-four degrees. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you can simply transplant straight into the flowerbed. It is exceptional in the way it blooms. Unlike most plants, its striking purple flower spikes open from the top down. From July to September, these tall spikes become a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. In flowerbeds, it works excellently in mixed plantings with ornamental grasses. It does not need support and does not suffer from diseases, just watch out for voles. Blazing star flowers are great for cutting into summer bouquets, adding an original shape and a lilac to purple color. Moreover, the left-over stems will create a beautiful winter effect.

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.