Herbs

Thyme with a cushion type of growth and a fresh lemon scent. It is perfectly suited for growing in containers. It fits into beds with herbs as well as more delicate drought-loving perennials.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant foliage. Dark reddish leaves on almost black stems. Purple flower spikes. Sweet menthol scent.

Valerian is known as a significant medicinal herb. Cats are fond of its scent. In the garden, it is suitable for moister herb beds and naturalistic perennial plantings. It reliably attracts beneficial insects to the garden. For bouquets, it is best to harvest it as soon as the first flowers open. It then lasts 5 days in a vase.

Southernwood, also known as Lad's Love. Originally a heat-loving perennial from southern Europe. Interesting not only for its scent but also for its delicate airy appearance and silvery coloring. It will act nicely in combination with herbs and delicate drought-tolerant perennials and grasses.

Mateřídouška Coccineus je drobná, ale nepřehlédnutelná trvalka, která do zahrady vnese nádhernou vůni a záplavu barev. Ve volné přírodě roste na slunných a suchých stráních, skalách a písčitých místech, proto i u vás na zahradě ocení podobné podmínky. Nejlépe se jí daří na plném slunci v dobře propustné a chudší písčité půdě. Je to naprosto nenáročná rostlina, kterou bez obav zvládnou i začátečníci. Nevyžaduje téměř žádnou zálivku, netrpí na choroby ani škůdce a bez problémů odolává i silným mrazům až do minus osmadvaceti stupňů. Tato plazivá rostlinka dorůstá výšky pouhých pět až deset centimetrů a rychle vytváří husté zelené polštáře. Od června do srpna se kultivar Coccineus halí do nápadných karmínově růžových květů, které intenzivně voní. Jde o obrovské lákadlo pro včely, čmeláky a motýly, kterým poskytuje bohatou pastvu. Skvěle se hodí do skalek, suchých zídek, koryt nebo jako voňavá obruba slunných záhonů a chodníčků. Obdržíte od nás vzrostlou sazenici v květináči, kterou stačí jen přesadit rovnou na vybrané místo. Květy a aromatické lístky této mateřídoušky jsou navíc jedlé. Výborně poslouží v kuchyni při dochucování letních pokrmů, přípravě bylinkových čajů nebo jako jedlá dekorace na talíři. Ačkoli to pro svou malou výšku není typická rostlina k řezu do velkých váz, drobné voňavé snítky můžete přidat do malých letních kytiček nebo je usušit, protože si i po zaschnutí dlouho uchovávají své nezaměnitelné aroma.

A groundcover variety of thyme that catches the eye at first glance with its yellow-green variegated leaf. Pink flowers complement the color range from June. In addition to the characteristic fragrance, another plus of this thyme is its winter appearance. Under the influence of low temperatures, the entire plant changes color to dusty pink tones.

Mateřídouška časná Albiflorus je krásná nízká trvalka, která vaši zahradu provoní a vytvoří hustý zelený koberec. Přirozeně roste na slunných a suchých skalnatých svazích či pastvinách, a proto i u vás doma ocení plné slunce a chudší, dobře propustnou půdu. Je to zcela nenáročná rostlina, se kterou si hravě poradí i začátečníci. Nevadí jí sucho, netrpí na choroby ani škůdce a bez problémů zvládne i silné mrazy. Z obdržené sazenice v květináči vám po přesazení na záhon brzy vyroste polštářovitý keřík dorůstající výšky do deseti centimetrů. Během června a července se zelené lístky doslova schovají pod záplavou drobných čistě bílých kvítků, které jsou typické právě pro kultivar Albiflorus. V zahradě se skvěle hodí do skalek, na okraje suchých zídek nebo jako podrost pod vyšší rostliny na velmi suchých místech. Výborně doplní další suchomilné trvalky a stane se lákadlem pro včely a motýly. Její aromatické natě můžete snadno ostříhat a usušit pro tvorbu voňavých sáčků do skříní nebo drobných bylinkových dekorací.

Lovage is a well-known robust herb with a long tradition of cultivation. It works best as a solitary plant because it can suppress the growth of other species. When growing in containers, it is necessary to consider their sufficient size and provide the lovage with a pot with a volume of at least 15 liters.

The natural species of thyme comes from areas around the Mediterranean Sea. A necessity for every gourmet. In the garden, it is a great attraction for bees and butterflies. It is also suitable for growing in containers and shapes well with trimming.

Rosemary comes from the Mediterranean and North Africa, where it grows wild on dry, rocky, and fully sunny sites. In the Mediterranean, it is grown for essential oil extraction and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and for hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a portable potted plant; alternatively, in a more protected spot, we can try growing hardier species in open beds. Speedy is an aromatic and fast-growing variety.

Origanum laevigatum Herrenhausen forms upright, well-branching small shrubs that bloom in August and flower profusely for a long time. An interesting contrast is formed by reddish-purple bracts from which pink flowers grow. Suitable for cutting and drying. Aromatic just like the more familiar common oregano.

Thyme of bushy growth with a charming silvery variegated leaf and lemon scent. Perfect for the herb bed, for growing in containers, and for combination with drought-loving perennials.

A popular taller cultivar with longer shoots and a pink flower. The leaves are tiny, green, and intensely aromatic. It responds well to cutting and is perfectly suitable for growing in containers and sunny beds with drought-loving perennials.

Oregano is an ancient medicinal plant, which in contemporary gardens functions perfectly as a reliable partner in drought-loving perennial communities. Its culinary use is generally known and lovers of Italian cuisine especially cannot do without it. In aromatherapy, it is considered the essence of good mood and harmony. The variety 'Hot and Spicy' is known for its intense spicy taste. It also attracts bees and butterflies to the herb garden.

Eau de Cologne mint is a specialty for lovers of interesting scents. Rather than in the kitchen, we use its leaves in aromatherapy recipes. It is suitable as a bath additive and also has repellent effects. The smooth green leaves are often colored bronze or purple along the serrated edges, similar to the stems. The flowers are purplish-pink.

Oregano is an ancient medicinal plant, which in contemporary gardens functions perfectly as a reliable partner in drought-loving perennial communities. Its culinary use is generally known and lovers of Italian cuisine especially cannot do without it. In aromatherapy, it is considered the essence of good mood and harmony. A low variety of cushion growth with a creamy variegated leaf. It blooms white and is also suitable for growing in containers.

The leaves of After Eight mint excel with a chocolate-mint scent. The leaves are smooth, glossy, and dark green. The underside and stems are reddish. Flowers are pinkish-purple. For all lovers of mint-chocolate combinations, it is recommended for use in iced drinks, desserts, and fruit salads.

Very aromatic mint with small, pointed, shiny, and curled leaves. The stems are dark reddish. It has purple flowers which, like the leaves, are used in exotic cuisine recipes.

A mint with a fresh fruity scent with hints of ginger; the menthol content is slightly lower than in other species. It has smooth leaves with serrated edges and often lighter veining. The stems are purplish. It blooms with tiny pale lavender flowers.

The scent of basil mint is completely unique, sweet, and spicy. It combines a typical mint fragrance with a pinch of notes reminiscent of Italian cuisine. The narrow, serrated leaves are bright green with a red tinge. The stems are also coloured slightly red. It blooms light purple.

Rosemary comes from the Mediterranean and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, stony, and fully sunny locations. In the Mediterranean, it is grown for obtaining fragrant essential oil and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and for hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a portable pot plant; alternatively, in a more sheltered spot, we can try growing hardier species in open beds. Blue Rain is a prostrate, creeping cultivar suitable for growing in containers.

Oregano is an ancient medicinal plant, but in contemporary gardens, it functions perfectly as a reliable partner in drought-tolerant perennial communities. Its culinary use is generally known, and lovers of Italian cuisine, in particular, cannot do without it. In aromatherapy, it is considered the essence of good mood and harmony.