Aster Rosenwichtel

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.

Garden phlox, often called simply phlox, is a perennial that we immediately associate with country gardens and summer relaxation. It originally comes from the more humid regions of North America, but it naturalized in European gardens back in the nineteenth century, and an endless array of cultivars has been created since then. Phloxes are prized not only for their flood of flowers in the summer but also for their subtle spicy fragrance that wafts through the garden, especially in the early evening. It is a plant that literally magnetizes bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators, bringing a lot of life into the flower bed. In a garden composition, it perfectly complements taller perennials, covering the lower parts of their stems. This specific cultivar from the 'Sweet Summer' series stands out, as the name suggests, with a lower and compact growth of around fifty to sixty centimeters. Its flowers are bicolor with a distinct deep purple eye and edging, which looks very decorative. Despite breeding efforts for maximum resistance, it remains true that phloxes are sensitive to climate and soil conditions. They require humous, loose soil and above all, plenty of moisture. If their roots suffer from drought, they tend to be susceptible to powdery mildew, so provide them with regular watering and a spot in the sun or light partial shade. For lovers of cut flowers, phlox is a clear choice. We harvest it as soon as about half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open, and it will bring you joy in a vase for up to ten days.

Gaura Siskiyou Pink is a charming perennial that brings lightness and airiness to the garden. Its original native area is in the warm regions of Texas and Louisiana, which is why it thrives in full sun and well-drained sandy soil. It grows in clumps and from June until the autumn frosts produces tiny raspberry-pink flowers that resemble fluttering butterflies. An interesting detail of this variety is the green leaves with a bronze tint and red spots. It is an absolutely undemanding plant, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and even beginners can handle its care. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply need to transplant directly into the flowerbed. Here it complements ornamental grasses perfectly and acts as an attraction for bees and bumblebees. Although it grows more as a short-lived perennial in our climate, in a suitable place it reliably self-seeds. Occasional pinching will encourage richer branching. Gaura is excellent for summer bouquets. We cut the stems for a vase as soon as the first two to three little flowers open.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly expanding clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, already at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. They are usable for a vase only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt, and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The 'Double Ellen Yellow Spotted' hellebore has light yellow-green semi-double flowers with striking, dark burgundy spotting.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, originally from North America. It blooms in summer with dark purple-pink flowers. The spiky flower discs are an irresistible lure for butterflies. Lasts 7–10 days in a vase. After plucking the petals, the stems with the central discs 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.

The common columbine is a versatile perennial that will reliably inhabit both rural and modern flowerbeds. In the wild, it grows on the edges of forests and in light groves across all of Europe, which is why it thrives best in the garden in full sun to partial shade and ordinary loamy soil rich in humus. Its main charm lies in its unusually shaped flowers, but it is also valuable for its very early sprouting green leaves, which awaken the garden after winter. You will receive a beautifully grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant to your chosen spot. Although the plant is poisonous, it represents a huge asset for gardeners. Even complete beginners can manage growing it, pests avoid it, and it easily survives severe frosts dropping to minus thirty-four degrees. During May and June, delicate flowers bloom on sturdy, sixty to eighty-centimeter-tall stems, bringing typical airiness and lightness to the planting. The 'Kristall' cultivar is a large-flowered variety that stands out with pure white flowers and prominent spurs. These act as a reliable magnet for bees, bumblebees, and other beneficial pollinators. Keep in mind that in a favorable location, columbine very willingly self-seeds, taking care of natural-looking wild stands. It works well in perennial beds and as an undergrowth beneath taller shrubs. If you like bringing a piece of the garden home, columbine certainly won't disappoint you. It is perfectly suited for cutting and will bring a novel structure to spring bouquets. Fresh flowers will bring you joy in a vase for about seven days. If you leave some of the flowers to finish blooming on the flowerbed, they will form interesting seed pods, which are highly popular among florists for creating various natural decorations and can also be dried well. Just watch out for the occasional occurrence of powdery mildew during the drier months, but otherwise, the plant needs almost no care.

Forms a delicate, airy bush. Compared to Aster ericoides, the flowers are less numerous, placed singly at the ends of branch tips, 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-blooming, the pink flower is slightly larger than that of Aster ericoides. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

Native wild perennial with a large distribution area from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. Grows in meadows and dry grassy places. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, grows in clumps and spreads by runners. Cutting back after the first flowering encourages a new batch of flowers. Harvest for bouquets when the florets are fully open. Lasts 10 days in a vase. The Lachsschönheit cultivar is valued for its perfect transition of tones from salmon-pink to cream.

The dwarf aster 'Apollo' is an absolute classic of autumn gardens and will reliably light up even the gloomiest day with its bright white flowers. The original species comes from the eastern part of North America, where it inhabits bright places with naturally moister and nutrient-rich soil. In the garden, you will make it happiest in full sun in well-drained and rather loamy soil, which you should not let dry out completely for a long time. You will receive a well-rooted seedling in a pot from us, ready for immediate planting in its permanent location. 'Apollo' is a very undemanding perennial that will reliably stay in its place for many years and easily survive frosts well below thirty degrees. Thanks to its lower growth of around thirty to forty centimeters, it beautifully holds a cushion-like shape and does not require tying up. In ornamental compositions, it forms a perfect edging for paths or a transition element to taller species. The pure white flowers bloom gradually from late summer through all of September until October. They are a huge magnet for beneficial insects; bees and bumblebees love to stop on them from morning to evening. If you like decorating your home with living flowers, the aster will definitely please you. Its stems with open flowers are perfectly suited for cutting into vases and bring joy for many days, but you will not use it for drying. For healthy growth and abundant flowering, we recommend maintaining a spacing of thirty to forty centimeters so that air can freely flow around the plants. This serves as great prevention against powdery mildew, while in spring it is good to guard the young shoots against slug invasions.

The Italian aster 'Rosa Erfüllung' is exactly the perennial that will add fresh colors to your garden at a time when most summer flowers are already slowly fading. Its original homeland is the sunny and dry slopes or steppes of central and southern Europe, making it an extremely resilient plant. Therefore, in our gardens, it simply needs a spot in direct sun with well-drained, even poorer sandy soil. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted straight into the flower bed. Here it will root very quickly and form a vigorous clump. It is a long-lived plant that even complete beginners can handle, because it does not suffer from diseases or pests and easily survives frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. The 'Rosa Erfüllung' cultivar grows to a height of around half a meter and produces a flood of light pink flowers from August to October. These flowers not only brighten up autumn beds, but are also edible and reliably attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies from the wide surroundings. The sturdy stems do not need any support and are excellent for cutting into a vase. In mixed bouquets, they bring a fine texture and stay fresh for about a week. Although it is not suitable for drying in winter arrangements, fresh bouquets from it bring joy to every interior. In the flower bed, it looks great in group plantings; we recommend planting roughly seven to nine plants per square meter. It fits perfectly into prairie and gravel beds, where it naturally complements lower ornamental grasses.

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

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually carry four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They can be used in a vase only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Picked earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower upright. All parts of the plant are poisonous. The semi-double flowers of the Double Ellen Picotee hellebore take on white and light pink hues with a purplish-burgundy edging.

A valuable garden perennial native to North America. It blooms in summer, and its spiky flower centers are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. The Sunseekers series boasts rich branching and flowering. The plants are compact and suitable for growing in containers. The flowers are semi-double, and the petals have a pleasant warm pink shade.

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.

A vigorous garden aster cultivar that you will appreciate in beds for its rich coloring and late flowering time, and above all for its ability to spread via runners. It fills empty spaces between taller perennials. The lavender shade of the flowers contrasts perfectly with warm autumn tones.

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.

Anemones come from the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long slender stems, they can enliven and brighten up late summer and autumn flowerbeds. They stand out against the darker background of shrub groups and will also appreciate their partial shade. The Czech Perennial Association chose autumn anemones as the perennial of the season for 2022. They last 7 days in a vase. Serenade is a tender and vigorously growing cultivar. The flowers are semi-double, light pink with a center formed by distinct yellow stamens. The stems are firm and upright; it does not tend to lodge.

Rudbeckia Goldsturm is a reliable and long-lived perennial that will bring the warm tones of late summer and autumn into your garden. It originally comes from the open plains and prairies of North America, so it delights most in sunny locations with common garden soil, whether it is loamy, humus-rich, or clayey. You will receive from us an already grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant to the chosen spot in the flower bed. It is a completely undemanding plant, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and easily survives severe frosts. The Goldsturm cultivar grows to a height of about seventy centimeters and does not need support. From August to October, it produces a flood of golden-yellow flowers with distinctly dark centers. These edible flowers attract pollinators and fit perfectly into both prairie and rustic plantings. Rudbeckia is also great for cutting, lasting around ten days in a vase. In addition, the distinctive dark centers can be easily dried. If you leave them in the flower bed over the winter, they will provide a wonderful spectacle.

Baby's breath Snowflake is an absolute classic that should not be missing in any traditional or modern garden. This perennial plant originally comes from the sandy steppes and sunny slopes of southern Europe and Central Asia, which predestines it to love full sun and well-drained, even sandy soil. It has been grown in botanical gardens since the eighteenth century, and thanks to its low maintenance, it quickly found its way into private gardens as well. It forms rich, airy clumps that look like white clouds when in bloom and bring a unique lightness to flower beds. The Snowflake variety stands out with a flood of pure white, mostly double flowers that appear from June to August. It is an ideal plant for modern steppe plantings, where it perfectly complements ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant perennials, but it is also traditionally planted as a delicate companion to roses. For florists, baby's breath is indispensable. It is excellent for cutting into fresh bouquets, where it adds volume and softens the overall impression, and it can just as well be dried for winter decorations. The plant is frost-hardy and long-lived, so it will bring you joy in the garden for many years.

Autumn moor grass is an exceptionally hardy ornamental grass that introduces fresh greenery to the garden right from early spring. Native to the rocky slopes of the Balkans, it is well-adapted to free-draining soils, making it an ideal choice for novice gardeners. It forms neat clumps growing thirty to fifty centimeters tall. Its greatest asset is its bright green foliage, which emerges early and remains in pristine condition in the borders well into winter. The plant is untouched by diseases or pests and handles severe frosts superbly. In August and September, delicate creamy-beige flowers appear above the foliage. These rather subtle spikelets give the plant an elegant, refined look. In the garden, it acts as a perfect filler perennial for sunny or partially shaded spots. It looks absolutely stunning paired with calamint, airy gaura, or flowering oregano. Its delicate flowers and leaves are easily used as foliage filler in fresh bouquets, or they can be dried for small-scale floristry projects.

Phlox is a perennial originally native to North America. It soon achieved great popularity in European gardens and has been systematically bred since the 19th century. It is a classic cut flower perennial, delighting not only with colorful blooms but also a gentle fragrance. Harvest when about half the flowers in the cluster are open, and it will last up to 10 days in a vase. A Dutch variety bred in 2010, belonging to the healthy and vital 'Sweet Summer' series. 'Sweet Summer Fantasy' is a medium-height, dark-leaved variety. The dark purple flower color with a striking white center changes saturation depending on the age of the inflorescence.

The Phlox 'Sweet Summer Compact White', commonly known as garden phlox, is a perennial that inherently belongs in country gardens and grandmother's flower beds. It originally comes from North America, where it grows in moist meadows and woodland edges, suggesting that it will also appreciate nutritious, well-drained soil with plenty of moisture in your garden. If you provide it with a sunny or partially shaded location, it will reward you with rich panicles of snow-white flowers that spread a delicate, nostalgic fragrance around them. It is an ideal choice for beginner growers because it is a vigorous and resilient plant. The 'Sweet Summer' series, to which this compact cultivar belongs, was bred with an emphasis on high resistance to powdery mildew, a common ailment of older varieties. Thanks to its smaller stature of around fifty to sixty centimeters, it is perfectly suited for the front parts of perennial beds, where it will not overshadow other plants. Furthermore, the flowers are fantastic for cutting. Cut them for a vase when about half of the inflorescence is open. They will bring you joy for up to ten days and scent your entire home. Additionally, they reliably attract bees and butterflies, so your garden will be full of life.

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. Adrian is a white-flowering cultivar.

The 'Nora Barlow' columbine variety is a historical gem, discovered in Cambridge in the 1980s by the granddaughter of the famous Charles Darwin. This unique plant is characterized by non-traditional flowers, whose coloration smoothly transitions from dusty pink through white to delicate greenish tones. Naturally, columbines occur in light forests, so they are best suited to a partially shaded location with well-draining loamy soil full of humus. They are versatile flowers suitable for rustic cottage gardens as well as natural compositions. Their charm lies not only in the flowers attracting bees but also in the early-sprouting green leaves. Beginners can handle their cultivation, the plants survive even extreme frosts, and they willingly self-seed in the garden. Just remember that columbine is poisonous, and it is good to occasionally check it for aphids, slugs, or powdery mildew. The stems blooming during May and June will add lightness to the flowerbeds. They are ideal for cutting, bring joy in a vase for about seven days, and serve beautifully for drying as well.

A tirelessly blooming variety related to the well-known medicinal vervain, it is ideal for perennial plantings as a softening accent. It creates airy, transparent clumps with intensely purple-colored stems and tiny leaves. Soft pink flowers bloom throughout the summer until autumn. They look stunning in beds and containers. In England, where this variety was discovered near the town of Bampton, it overwinters well. Here, it needs the best possible site conditions. Also popular with bees and butterflies.

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.

The Eastern Star White wood aster is a reliable perennial originating from North American forest clearings and forest edges. It thrives best in partial shade to shade, where it will appreciate ordinary well-draining and loamy soil. It is perfect for planting under mature trees because it deals surprisingly well with the competition from their roots. You will receive an already grown seedling in a pot from us, ready to be transplanted. It soon forms dense clumps of fresh green leaves and dark wiry stems. Despite its dense growth, it looks delicate and airy. During August and September, it blooms with a flood of white flowers with fewer petals, which bring light into shady corners and reliably attract bees. It is an exceptionally resilient plant for beginners that does not suffer from diseases and survives even harsh frosts dropping to minus twenty-eight degrees. It serves excellently for cutting into fresh bouquets as well as for drying for floristry purposes. Furthermore, when left in the garden bed, it offers a beautiful winter effect.

Delicate, decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate primarily from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They look best in mass plantings. Due to relatively late sprouting, it is good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. Lasts 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest as soon as half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. Peach Blossom has soft pink flowers.

A valuable garden perennial native to North America. It blooms in summer, and its spiky flower cones are an irresistible attraction for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. The Sunseekers series boasts profuse branching and flowering. The plants are compact and suitable for growing in containers. The flowers change from light orange through subtle pink to light salmon.

Dense carpets of fresh green leaves and delicate pastel flowers make Cantabrigiense cranesbill Biokovo a great choice for any garden. This resilient natural species has its original distribution area in the Croatian Biokovo mountains, where it had to adapt to harsher conditions, so it will easily handle frosts reaching minus twenty-eight degrees here. In the garden, it will benefit most from partial shade or full sun and standard well-draining loamy soil. As a versatile groundcover perennial, it quickly overgrows empty spaces and brings an extra bonus, as its aromatic foliage does not drop in milder winters. The flowers appear on upright stems from May to July, and the plant does not suffer from diseases or pests. The flowers are delicately white with a pink tinge and are adorned with striking purple stamens, which reliably attract bees. A carefully grown seedling in a pot will arrive from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the flowerbed. In addition, you can cut the flowers for a vase for various smaller floristic arrangements, where they will reliably bring joy for about five to seven days.