Fleabane Profusion

Cosmos 'Apricot Lemonade' brings a novel palette of colors to summer gardens and is easy to grow from seed, even if you are a complete beginner. While these annuals were previously known mostly in white and pink, this cultivar surprises with delicate pastel tones of peach, yellow, and powder pink. It won us over immediately and has become an indispensable part of our flower plantings. The plant forms dense clumps with typical linear leaves and grows quite tall, so it benefits from support in the flower bed. From early summer until October, it is covered in a profusion of gentle flowers that soften every space and provide food for beneficial pollinators. If you like creating your own bouquets, you will be thrilled, as they look absolutely magical in a vase. The ideal time for sowing begins in April with indoor starting, or you can sow directly in a sunny spot from May to July.

Cosmos belongs among the most used items on our farm. And Rubenza is one of the most beautiful. Warm burgundy color, the petals have a brush-stroke texture on the underside. It is a color that is currently trendy in wedding floristry, so we never have any left in the flower bed. One plant produces at least 12 stems.

Zinnia 'Cresto Peachy Pink' brings a refreshing palette of colors full of cool tones to summer flower beds. Growing this charming annual from seeds is ideal even for complete beginners. The seeds are sown directly into the flower bed during May and June, as soon as the danger of frost has passed. The 'Cresto' series is characterized by fully double, scabiosa-flowered types that catch the eye with their unconventional shape and fluffy centers. Compared to the 'Peaches & Cream' variety, this variant offers cooler shades of pink, from pastel to deep bubblegum, with delicate touches of tangerine and apricot. The plants grow to a height of sixty to ninety centimeters, and occasional pinching will benefit them with richer branching. In the garden, they form beautiful combinations with delicate ornamental grasses or other annuals in similar tones. Zinnia also acts as a reliable magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Long, sturdy stems, which sometimes benefit from light support, make this flower the perfect material for cutting. The colorful flowers last for many days in a vase and will enliven any summer interior.

The best-selling cut Zinnia ever! But the main thing is the color! Antique wine fading into antique pink. The Queen Lime series is our favorite Zinnia; it's love at first sight! The flowers are large, up to 10 cm, surrounded by many petals, giving a double-flowered appearance. Moving towards the center, the petals get smaller and end up unopened at the center, creating a frosted cupcake effect. No other Zinnia compares!

Cosmos are an absolute classic and a matter of the heart for us! In the past, we cut them by hundreds of stems on the farm and our customers, especially brides, literally loved them for their lightness and elegance. While common cosmos mainly offer a white and deep pink palette, 'Apricotta' brings a completely new and fresh color tone to the flowerbeds. It is a unique combination of light pink and the lightest salmon, which looks incredibly tender and original. The flowers have a silky appearance and gently sway in the wind, which adds pleasant dynamics to the garden.

Smaller flowers, but fully double! Soft, light powder shades, the center of the flower is wine-colored, which makes this Zinnia a great companion for any burgundy arrangement!

A cut flower perfectly suited for the job, but it looks famous in the flowerbed too! Craspedia forms a basal rosette of greyish, inconspicuous leaves, from which "antennae" peek out. Straight, strong stems have yellow balls at the ends. We recommend harvesting in the bud form, before they fully bloom. Green ones are also interesting, as they are neutral and fit into any color combination. For drying, harvest when they are colored up. Just hang them upside down in a dry, ventilated place, out of sunlight.

Statice is a classic from grandma's garden, but also an evergreen of dried flowers. We grow statice by the hundreds! It is incredibly useful in bouquets as filler material and even undried lasts a long time in a vase. Once all the florets on the stem bloom, statice no longer wilts and is suitable for wreaths, corsages, boutonnieres. QIS Pastel is a beautiful sample of colors in tones of blue, violet, lavender and pink. One plant produces at least 15 stems. For drying, we harvest statice at the stage when the stem under the flower is firm and the entire inflorescence has bloomed. Just hang them upside down, in a dry and ventilated place, out of sunlight.

For drying, we harvest stems with panicles of spikelets just before natural yellowing, ideally after the seeds have fully matured. Just hang them upside down in a dry and ventilated place, out of direct sunlight.

Cosmos are one of the most popular flowers on our farm. They resemble Daisies and customers love them. And now imagine that such a hit comes in a double-flowered version! Absolutely magnificent! A flood of flowers resembling cotton candy; the Bicolor pink variant is full of soft pink shades. Some blooms are cool pink and others are in a warm blush color. One plant produces at least 12 stems.

✨ Color mix created at Loukykvět ✨ Berries & Fruits Mix are Strawflowers in colors of forest and garden fruits. Raspberry, apricot, blackberry. A beautifully full and fresh mix of colors! The Strawflower packet contains a larger amount of seeds due to lower seed germination. Low seed germination is a species characteristic of Strawflower. You can solve this simply by sowing more seeds into a plug tray cell.

✨ A color mix created at Loukykvět ✨ Elsa and Anna larkspur mix. Lilac ashy purple, white, and light and dark blue, a frozen kingdom. The larkspur packet contains a larger amount of seeds because we recommend direct sowing straight into the flowerbed. And that often brings worse conditions, which leads to a significantly lower number of resulting plants. That's why the packet is so big :)

Ornamental oregano 'Amethyst Falls' is a charming perennial that reliably catches the eye in sunny beds with its unconventional inflorescences. The original species of this oregano come from dry and rocky areas, which is why it thrives best in the garden in full sun in poor and well-drained soil. It forms lower compact cushions growing to a height of fifteen to twenty-five centimeters, from which cascades of tiny green leaves trail in the summer. During July to September, striking pink flowers appear, hidden in bract-like cones resembling hops. The whole plant is also strongly aromatic, fully edible, and its spicy scent irresistibly attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In the garden, this undemanding plant will find use mainly in rockeries, on dry walls, or on the edges of mixed steppe beds, where it beautifully complements lower drought-tolerant grasses. It is also excellent for growing in pots, from which its rich inflorescences can elegantly trail down. Even complete beginners can easily handle its cultivation, because the oregano does not suffer from pests or diseases and withstands frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees without problems. Just transplant the seedling to a chosen sunny spot after delivery, maintain a spacing of about thirty centimeters, and it will soon reward you with vigorous growth. The 'Amethyst Falls' cultivar stands out for its elongated flower heads with striking pink and purple coloration, which does not fade in the sun. The flowering stems are also highly valued for floristic purposes. You can harvest them into smaller summer bouquets, where they stay fresh in a vase for several days, but their main advantage lies in the possibility of drying. After drying, the inflorescences perfectly retain their shape and color, making them a beautiful addition to winter arrangements and dry bindings.

Ornamental oregano 'Bellissimo' will bring a piece of the hot Mediterranean and an unmistakable herbal scent to your garden. This type of oregano comes from sun-drenched and dry rocky slopes, making it an extremely hardy perennial. It revels in full sun in poor and well-drained soil, where it reliably withstands frosts down to minus fifteen degrees. It requires almost no care and does not suffer from diseases or pests. In the garden, it looks great in gravel beds or on the edges of mixed plantings, where you just need to plant the seedling with a thirty-centimeter spacing. From July to September, the green leaves disappear under a flood of striking pink flowers that act as a magnet for bees and butterflies. Although it is primarily an ornamental form, the plant is edible and you can use it to flavor dishes. The blooming stems of the 'Bellissimo' cultivar are also beautiful in summer bouquets, and after drying, they retain their shape and color for a long time for autumn floristic arrangements.

Cornflower Splendens will brighten up any sunny garden with its large flowers in striking shades of fuchsia and bubblegum pink. You can easily grow this popular annual from our seeds. Direct sowing into the soil is possible in the spring months from March to May, or you can choose autumn dates in August, September, and October for earlier flowering the following year. If you prefer starting them indoors, the ideal time is February or September. The plant grows to a height of fifty to ninety centimeters and does not require special care; full sun is sufficient. From June to September, it creates a profusion of full flowers that attract bees and butterflies from all around. It fits perfectly into colorful flower beds, where it creates a beautiful contrast with more delicate types of annuals. You will also love it as an excellent cut flower.

Bred feverfew, the inflorescence consists only of tubular florets, i.e., a center without ray florets or petals. Crown White is a commonly grown species in Holland and sells great at the flower exchange. It is therefore professional seed, but don't worry, we tested it and it can be grown both outdoors and in a polytunnel; both work perfectly. Crown White has slightly longer tubular flowers, giving a disheveled impression. The color is pure, bright white.

The common corncockle used to be a regular feature of our fields, from which it has disappeared, but today it is returning to ornamental gardens. The 'Light Rose' variety stands out for its delicate pastel pink flowers, which open gradually from May until the end of August. This annual reaches a height of sixty to one hundred and twenty centimeters, so provide it with suitable support in the garden bed to prevent its thin stems from breaking in the wind. The delicate appearance of the corncockle pairs perfectly with other wildflowers and gives plantings a natural, relaxed look. It thrives best in full sun or light shade, where its flowers act as an attractant for small pollinators. Direct sowing into the soil is carried out from March to May, and if you want to speed up flowering for the following year, you can also sow in late summer, in August and September. The seeds need darkness to germinate, so they must be gently covered with soil. At a temperature of around sixteen to eighteen degrees, they will germinate within one to two weeks. You will quickly grow to love the corncockle as an excellent cut flower, as it looks very light in a vase and adds airiness to any arrangement.

We think mixing different textures is the most beautiful approach for both bouquets and flower beds. And we haven't seen an effect like the one created by this ornamental grass before! After blooming, the top of the stem bursts into a delicate firework display. We use it in wedding corsages all the time; it creates a wonderful impression in bouquets, and in larger quantities in a flower bed, it is pure charm! They are also great for drying! Harvest when the blooms are mature (their light green color is replaced by darker shades of green to brown). Just hang them upside down in a dry, ventilated place out of direct sunlight.

Flowering tobacco has large basal rosettes and longer tubular flowers on strong stems. You can even grow it in a window box. In the early evening, Flowering tobacco starts to smell wonderful. A piece cut out for a flower bed! One plant produces at least 7 strong and branched stems.

We have been growing Celosia Flamingo Feather for several years now, and it is a great and popular choice for all weddings. It is a type of wheat celosia, where the flower heads are truly small pointed spikes. When grown in a polytunnel, the color tends towards pink, while at lower temperatures, even purple shades appear. It dries wonderfully and does not wilt, making it suitable for corsages and wreaths. One plant produces one thicker stem with multiple spikes and 5-7 smaller side shoots.

Amaranth is an unrivaled filler for bouquets. Simple to grow, fast-growing, and adding beautiful structure to either a flower bed or a bouquet. The cultivar Velvet Curtains is Amaranthus cruentus, so the tail grows upright. And dark wine is a super trendy color on top of all that! Especially for weddings. Each plant produces one strong stem and up to five weaker side stems.

Poppies of the Champagne Bubbles series are perennials. For us, a great and affordable variant of Iceland poppies! Poppy Champagne Bubbles Yellow blooms in shades of fresh yellow. If we wanted to compare the Colibri and Champagne Bubbles series, the first difference is that Colibri are annuals. But the advantages of the Champagne Bubbles series don't end there—they are also more financially affordable than the Italian Colibri version, have better germination, the seeds are even directly treated for better germination. And we also promise ourselves they won't be sold out as often because they aren't bred in Italy, and thus communication and delivery times won't be so "Italian". But now the disadvantages: compared to Colibri, they don't have such large flowers, the stems are less robust, and some color variants are missing. But all in all, that makes them a great poppy!

A perennial grass native to North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It adds clear structure to flower beds while also functioning as a softening element. This happens mainly after the veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. Northwind is a cultivar with an upright and slender growth habit. Its grey-blue-green leaves turn bright golden in the autumn.

The round-headed garlic draws attention with its striking flowers, which form unmistakable dark purple and burgundy dots. It is a summer-blooming variety that reaches a height of about seventy to one hundred centimeters. Its egg-shaped inflorescences, three to five centimeters in size, are densely packed and appear from June to August. Its leaves resemble chives in shape, but it is typical for summer garlic that they begin to naturally yellow and wither during the blooming period. The deep color of the flowers stands out perfectly in mixed prairie plantings alongside delicate ornamental grasses. Furthermore, the dense inflorescences act as a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Anyone who creates home arrangements will love this plant. The firm, long stems are excellent for cutting into fresh bouquets, and the heads retain their shape and color after drying for use in dried arrangements. The entire plant is fully edible and completely resistant to common diseases.

The 'White Giant' allium belongs to the largest alliums, featuring large white spherical flowers. Sunny but sheltered spots are ideal for it to prevent the tall stems from breaking.

We fell so in love with Snapdragons at our farm that we have a plan for the whole year and Snapdragon harvests from spring to autumn, as each needs a different temperature. Maryland is quite a classic series of Snapdragons, the stems are long and robust. It blooms earlier than the similar Snapdragon series, Potomac. One plant produces one stem.