Juicy Mix for Dahlias

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.

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.

A novelty among Scabiosas! This piece is from the QIS series, meaning a quality, bred variety. But that's not all; the color shade is also great. It is not black like the Scabiosa Black Purple, but a red wine, burgundy shade. And just like the others, the open flowers each have a white pistil, creating a sugared effect.

There are never enough grasses; you need lots of them if you tie bouquets, and they look beautiful in ornamental beds in the garden too. Umbrella is a very nice type of millet. The ears bend after ripening and create a waterfall effect. The fruits are larger, beautifully visible little balls. Such a waterfall of beads.

Agastache Danish Delight will bring lightness and a wonderful fragrance to your summer garden. It loves full sun and very well-draining, even drier sandy or loamy soil. Once it gets used to your flowerbed, it does not require any complex care and effortlessly handles even harsher winter frosts dropping down to minus twenty-three degrees. Although it is classified as a short-lived perennial, its exceptionally abundant and persistent blooming will completely make up for it during the season. From July to September, it forms dense spikes of tiny pink and purple flowers, which are complemented by green, highly aromatic leaves. The whole plant gives a very elegant impression and grows to a height of around sixty to eighty centimeters. In the flowerbed, it looks great in larger groups, planted about half a meter apart, and gets along excellently with ornamental grasses or other drought-tolerant species. Moreover, it blooms continuously throughout the summer and acts as a huge attraction for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, providing them with a generous pasture. A healthy clump will quickly grow from the supplied grown seedling in a pot. Fortunately, the plant does not suffer from pests or diseases at all, so even complete beginners can manage growing it. Not only will this agastache brighten up the garden, but it is also perfectly suited for cutting for home crafting. Its sturdy stems full of flowers look fantastic in summer bouquets, adding an interesting height to them, and stay fresh in a vase without problems for a little over a week. It can also be used for drying in winter arrangements, because it holds its color very well. A great bonus is that both the fragrant leaves and the flowers themselves are fully edible. You can use them to decorate summer desserts, salads, or refreshing drinks and pleasantly surprise your guests.

Orach is our favorite! That is a sentence a gardener probably shouldn't say. But we are talking about Garden Orach! If you haven't tried it yet, you are making a big mistake! It self-seeds beautifully, but don't worry, it's not a weed, there's nothing to be afraid of. The plants are massive, reaching up to two meters. And after ripening, the branches are covered with little coins. They don't wilt! For drying, we harvest mature and colored coins. Simply hang them upside down in a dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight.

A perennial grass native to North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It adds clear structure to flower beds and simultaneously functions as a softening element. This is especially true after veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. The cultivar Squaw attracts attention at first glance with wine-red colored leaves and brown-pink flowers.

Talinum paniculatum, known as Jewels of Opar, brings lightness and playfulness to gardens and bouquets alike. This low-maintenance annual forms a basal rosette of fresh green leaves, from which thin stems, sixty to ninety centimeters long, emerge in June. Clouds of tiny flowers in vibrant shades of crimson, coral, and pink open at their tips. They attract bees and butterflies, while the plant itself is also completely edible. It looks delicate in a flower bed and fills the spaces between more prominent perennials. It also stands out as filler greenery in a vase. You can cut the flowering stems or wait for the small, shiny seed pods, which are easy to dry. Even beginners can successfully grow Talinum from seeds. Sow them from April to June in a sunny or semi-shaded location with well-drained soil. Do not cover them on the surface, as they need light to germinate. They are not prone to pests and will readily self-seed at the end of the summer.

Chocolate Cosmos is an interesting perennial originating from sunny Mexico, where it grows in warmer regions in full sun in permeable sandy or loamy soil. It didn't get its name by accident; its velvety burgundy flowers emit a very striking scent reminiscent of dark chocolate. You will receive a mature potted seedling from us that just needs to be transplanted. Because the plant can only withstand frost down to -12 °C, it requires slightly more advanced care and is most often grown as a portable plant. It will thrive in a larger container on a sunny terrace, or you can simply sink the pot into a perennial flower bed. Before the onset of winter, you can easily remove it and store it in a cool, frost-free room. From July to October, Cosmos will reward you with a rich profusion of flowers that reliably attract bees and butterflies. It is a healthy plant that does not suffer from diseases or pests. The fragrant flowers on sturdy stems look wonderful in summer bouquets and remain beautiful in a vase for many days.

*Potentilla nepalensis* is a wild mountain plant native to the western regions of the Himalayas. It has also captured the attention of gardeners and breeders. There once existed a large number of garden varieties, which are unfortunately lost and unavailable today. Potentilla fits well into mixed perennial beds. Ron McBeath is more compact than the cultivar Miss Willmott and has carmine-pink flowers.

Dark pink-purple shade. Celosia has an interesting texture for bouquets, making them special, and at the same time, it dries excellently for winter bouquets. The Sunday series are large shaggy brushes on beautiful, strong, straight stems. One plant produces one thicker stem and 5–7 tiny side ones.

A verbena species originally from South America. In our country, it is often used as an annual, but in mild winters it can overwinter and reproduce by self-seeding. The firm, airy stems beautifully soften perennial beds and make them special with their purple color. It beautifully complements steppe plantings with grasses and rose beds.

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.

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.

Most hybrids available here come from plants originating in North America and Mexico. It is characterized by a delicate overall appearance. An elegant plant with small fragrant leaves, it blooms continuously during the summer with plenty of tiny florets and attracts butterflies and bees.

A fast-growing ornamental grass with strikingly colored dark burgundy foliage. It blooms from July to October with pink to burgundy spikes that gradually fade to beige. It is interesting not only for its flowers but also for its overall habit and striking color contrast.

A beautiful, delicate perennial native to North America. Striking, relatively large but delicate flowers harmonize beautifully with a rich, fluffy cloud of tiny leaves. They form compact mounds and are ideal for the front of flower beds. Coreopsis are classified as naturally short-lived perennials. Their lifespan can be partially influenced by choosing a suitable location and care during the season. The Limerock Dream cultivar is characterized by a soft, warm pink color. It lasts about a week in a vase.