Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy

Sweet pea is the uncrowned king of summer scents, bringing the romance of cottage gardens to your own. Originally from sunny Sicily, it thrives best here in the sun or partial shade. It requires humus-rich, loamy, and well-drained soil with adequate moisture. Our pre-grown potted seedling just needs to be transplanted directly to your chosen spot. Note that the sweet pea is a vigorously climbing annual that can reach a height of two and a half meters. You must definitely provide it with sturdy support. It is a plant for more advanced gardeners, and it is important to pinch it occasionally during growth to encourage richer flowering. Throughout the summer, it will reward you with flowers in a palette ranging from pure white and light pink to lilac, royal blue, and deep purple. The flowers emit a strong scent that attracts pollinators. Sweet pea is ideal for cutting into summer bouquets; however, it is not suitable for drying. Please remember that the entire plant is poisonous. Watch out for common pests like aphids and slugs.

A classic of all florist shops, the cute, velvet bunny tail grass. It is great for drying, but for us, it looks most beautiful while still green. We use it to make boutonnieres for wedding guests, for wreaths, simply everywhere.

The vibrant yellow Nasturtium is a popular classic that reliably brightens up any planting. Its original home is the sunny slopes of the Andes, so it especially appreciates plenty of light and well-drained soil in your garden bed. Too many nutrients are actually harmful to it, as it will produce more leaves at the expense of flowering. We grow strong seedlings in pots for you, which you can simply plant in their permanent location as soon as you unpack them. The 'Troika Yellow' cultivar captivates with striking yellow flowers that form a perfect contrast with its typically round leaves. In the garden, it works beautifully as a ground cover or as a cascading ornament for edges. It is often planted next to vegetables, where it acts as a magnet for pollinators and distracts unwanted insects. A pleasant bonus is its culinary use; the mildly spicy yellow flowers, reminiscent of the taste of radishes, serve as an original edible garnish for dishes. While the plant does not handle floristic drying well, you can cut the stems for a loose, small bouquet; they will liven up a space in a vase for about three days.

The striking and completely undemanding 'Cherrelle' Nasturtium should not be missing from any garden. This vital annual comes from the Andes, so it is accustomed to full sun and well-drained soil. It manages well in sandy or poor soil, where it will bloom much more abundantly than in an over-fertilized bed. From us, you will receive a well-rooted seedling in a pot, which you can plant directly outdoors. The 'Cherrelle' cultivar maintains a naturally compact, bushy growth habit to a height of around thirty to forty centimeters and does not require support or pinching. Its cherry-red flowers are fragrant and reliably attract bees from June to autumn. In a vegetable garden, Nasturtium often functions as a trap, drawing aphids to itself and protecting the rest of your crop. It is perfect for the edges of flower beds, where you can pluck its edible, spicy leaves and flowers for your plate at any time. It is not used for cutting or drying. The plant will not survive freezing temperatures, but it reliably reseeds itself for future years.

If you are looking for something truly unusual for your garden that does not require complex care, *Talinum paniculatum* 'Jewels of Opar' will certainly not disappoint you. This species originates from the regions of Central and South America, where it inhabits drier and sunny areas. It loves well-drained, rather sandy soil and can easily handle occasional lack of moisture. We send our customers a fully grown seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted to your chosen location, whether in full sun or light partial shade. We recommend a planting spacing of thirty to forty-five centimeters. The plant takes hold very quickly, and cultivation is so simple that even absolute beginners can manage it without any issues. It forms bushes with a height of sixty to ninety centimeters that do not need support and do not require any pinching. From June to September, long thin stems grow from them, on which delicate, fuchsia and light pink flowers gradually bloom. Although they are only five millimeters in diameter and do not have a scent, they bloom in great quantities. The flowers are not only beautiful and attractive to pollinators, but are also fully edible, and the plant is completely avoided by pests and diseases. Although it is an annual and will not survive winter frosts, it likes to reliably reseed itself in the garden. In mixed plantings, it looks incredibly airy and perfectly complements the heavier, fuller flowers of other plants. If you like creating your own arrangements, be sure to cut a few stems for your home as well. In a vase with fresh flowers, it acts as a perfect misty filler. After flowering, small round seed pods form from the tiny flowers, looking like small gemstones. These are perfect for drying and for floral work in dried arrangements.

Flowering tobacco has large basal rosettes and longer tubular flowers on strong stems. You can also grow it in a planter. In the early evening, flowering tobacco begins to smell wonderful. A perfect piece for a flower bed!