Herbs

Oregano is an ancient medicinal plant, but in contemporary gardens, it functions perfectly as a reliable partner in drought-loving perennial communities. Its culinary use is widely known, and lovers of Italian cuisine especially cannot do without it. In aromatherapy, it is considered the essence of good mood and harmony. Its aromatic leaves belong inseparably to Italian cuisine. The variety Supreme is often rated as one of the most aromatic.

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.

Rosemary originates from the Mediterranean and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, rocky, and fully sunny habitats. In the Mediterranean, it is grown for extracting fragrant essential oils and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and for hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a portable plant in a pot; alternatively, in a protected spot, we can try growing hardier species in an open flower bed. Upright Pink is an upright growing variety with a deep pink flower.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. Spearmint has fresh green leaves and a strong menthol-lemon aroma. It is perfectly suited for iced drinks and summer desserts.

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.

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.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. Spearmint has fresh green leaves and a strong mint aroma.

A well-known tea, culinary, and medicinal plant with a lemon scent. It is also good pasture for bees. For use in teas, leaves should be collected before flowering, when they have the highest essential oil content. For bouquets, harvest sufficiently long stems at any time. Limoni is one of the best tea varieties with a pleasant tart taste that resembles lime.

The Italian Strawflower is a popular aromatic plant. In addition to its scent, it impresses with its silver foliage. Perfect for combination with drought-tolerant perennials and herbs.

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.

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.

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.

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. The variety 'Hot and Spicy' is known for its intense spicy taste. It also attracts bees and butterflies to the herb garden.