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The Shrike narcissus draws attention from a distance with its unusual flowers, which combine pure white with warm shades of orange. The flowers gradually transition to a richer apricot color, and as the bloom ages, the color fades into softer apricot tones. The central petals are distinctly wavy and ruffled. Occasionally, they even reach the very edge of the flower or playfully alternate with the white petals, creating a rich and fluffy appearance. The plant reaches a height of about forty centimeters and will brighten up any spring flower bed during April and May. Its pleasant scent reliably attracts the first spring bees and other pollinators. In the garden, this narcissus stands out both in large groups and in combination with other spring bulbs or lower perennials. The bulb you receive will grow into a healthy plant that does not need support and is resistant to common diseases. Thanks to their sturdy stems, the flowers are absolutely ideal for cutting into spring bouquets, where their unusual shape and fragrance will bring much joy.

The Precocious narcissus will reliably brighten up your garden in the spring with its elegant and original color combination. Its simple, pure white petals create a perfect contrast with the deep salmon-colored ruffled center. The flowers appear during April and May on sturdy stems that grow to a height of about forty to forty-five centimeters. The entire plant looks very polished and brings fresh dynamics to the waking spring garden. Moreover, these early flowers serve as a welcome attraction for the first bees and other pollinators. In the garden, this narcissus works well in more formal flower beds as well as in naturalistic plantings. It looks excellent alongside early-blooming perennials or smaller bulbs, where its striking centers nicely break up the uniform greenery. At the same time, it is an excellent choice for lovers of cut flowers. Thanks to its strong stems, which do not break and do not need support, it stays fresh in a vase for a surprisingly long time. You will receive top-quality bulbs of the largest available size from us. In our opinion, it is simply a reliable piece for every flower bed.

Although correctly it is Cynoglossum amabile, on the farm we don't call it anything other than forget-me-not! Compared to the classic water forget-me-not that we all know, this species has sturdy and long stems perfectly suited for arranging. The color is light pink with greyish stems and buds. Each plant produces 6-8 stems and if you let some finish blooming and ripen, the seeds are easy to collect.

Kalimeris incisa 'Madiva' originates from the open, bright forests and meadows of East Asia and brings a delicate beauty to our gardens that lasts throughout the season. It forms firm, upright clumps reaching a height of sixty to eighty centimeters. A sunny spot or partial shade and common, well-drained loamy soil with moderate watering are ideal for its cultivation. The customer will receive a mature potted seedling from us, which just needs to be transplanted into the garden bed. The plant requires no support, does not suffer from pests or diseases, and easily handles frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. This makes it a great choice even for beginners. In appearance, it resembles autumn asters, but it starts blooming as early as June and continues to bring joy until October. The 'Madiva' cultivar captivates with its white flowers with a subtle lilac tinge, which are even edible and act as a magnet for pollinators. It complements autumn asters or ornamental grasses perfectly in flower beds. You can cut the flowers on their sturdy stems for summer bouquets, where they appear natural and airy in a vase. They are not suitable for drying, but they maintain a firm structure in the garden that will decorate the landscape even during the winter months under a layer of frost.

The largest and most luxurious flower in the entire Tall Double Cornflower family. The blooms are full with plenty of tiny florets, appearing fluffy, like a feather.

Bred feverfew, the inflorescence consists only of tubular florets, i.e., a center without ray florets or petals. Baya 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. Baya has oval-cut flowers with a line in the middle; the color is creamy white.

Allium nigrum comes from Southern Europe, making it a perennial highly resistant to summer drought. Despite its name, it blooms from May to July with hemispherical flower heads eight to ten centimeters wide. They are composed of tiny creamy-white florets with prominent green ovaries. It reaches a height of sixty to eighty centimeters, and its stems stand out in flower beds alongside summer flowers and shorter grasses. You will receive a bulb ready for autumn planting. The flowers serve as a reliable magnet for bees and butterflies. The entire plant has a pleasant scent and its parts are edible, so you can also use them to garnish dishes. The sturdy stems stay fresh for a long time in a vase and are suitable for bouquets. The flower heads can also be easily dried for dried arrangements. During the summer, the leaves naturally die back underground, so it is ideal to plant this Allium near perennials that will subsequently cover this empty space.

Dark mullein is a native perennial and a popular medicinal herb that will bring a piece of unbridled nature into your garden. Its natural home is found on sunny slopes, embankments, and roadsides, which is why it thrives best in our gardens in full sun, in well-drained and rather sandy soil. It can handle longer periods of drought and easily survives frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. It forms a neat basal rosette of dark green leaves, from which sturdy stems over a meter tall emerge in May and June. While the original wild species blooms yellow, this exceptional var. album form boasts pure white flowers cleverly decorated with purple and finely hairy stamens. These flowers act literally as a magnet for bees and other beneficial pollinators. Although it is a short-lived perennial, if it likes it at your place, it will reliably take care of new seedlings and grow in the same spot in the following years. In a flowerbed, it perfectly complements drought-tolerant grasses and fits beautifully into naturally styled plantings. You can also confidently cut the sturdy, tall flower stems for a vase, where they will look stunning for several days, and they serve as an unconventional element in summer bouquets. Mullein does not require any complicated care, and generally does not suffer from pests or diseases, so even complete beginners can grow it without any trouble.

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.

Richly blooming geums are a reliable choice for anyone looking for low-maintenance beauty in warm tones. The original plants of this species seek out the damper environments of meadows and light forests, which makes them very adaptable perennials. They will thrive best in both sun and partial shade if you provide them with well-drained loamy soil that retains slight moisture. Simply plant the prepared seedling straight into the flowerbed after unpacking, spacing them thirty centimeters apart. The clumps of leaves will gradually intertwine and create a natural ground cover. The 'Mango Lassi' variety is exceptional with its ruffled apricot flowers that appear from spring until the first days of autumn. The radiant and moreover edible blooms act as a valuable food source for bees and butterflies. The short-lived geum bravely resists frosts, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and does not need support, so it will bring joy even to complete beginners. In a vase, it stays fresh for about seven days. We do not recommend drying it, but the plant fully compensates for this with its basal leaves, which provide an engaging winter effect in the flowerbed.

The Silver Spring garlic catches the eye at first glance with the unusual color of its hemispherical flower heads. In May, tiny ivory-colored florets open on straight stems up to ninety centimeters tall. They gradually fade to pure white, which contrasts sharply with the purple center of each flower. After blooming, seed pods form, changing color from apple green to dark plum. The fragrance acts as a magnet for bees and butterflies, which find a rich feast on the flowers. This species brings interesting structure to the garden. You will receive high-quality bulbs from us that will reliably bloom after planting. In beds, it thrives in the sun in well-drained soil, where it perfectly complements perennials. The stems are ideal for cutting into bouquets, where they stay fresh for a long time. If you let the flower heads mature, you can dry them for decorations. It is a hardy, disease-resistant perennial that survives harsh frosts and will delight even beginners with its edible flowers.

Lupine Band of Nobles Fräulein immediately catches the eye with its unmistakable flowers and decorative compound leaves. It naturally grows on forest edges and moister meadows, which is why it thrives best in the garden in a sunny to semi-shaded location with permeable, loamy, and humous soil with moderate moisture. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you can simply transplant directly into the flower bed, where it will reliably take root. It is a very hardy perennial that effortlessly survives even severe frosts down to minus forty degrees Celsius. Although it belongs to short-lived plants with a lifespan of around five years, it willingly self-seeds in a suitable location, so it will not easily disappear from your garden. Even total beginners can manage growing it; just keep an eye out for aphids and slugs that like to snack on it, or potential powdery mildew. The Fräulein variety stands out with its elegant creamy-white flower spikes that tower to a height of over one meter. It will perfectly complement mixed cottage flower beds and become a rich feast for bees and other pollinators. All its parts are poisonous, which is good to keep in mind when choosing a location. The flowers are highly prized for cutting and bring joy in a vase for a long time; however, they are not suitable for drying in dry arrangements.

Peonies are valuable in gardens for their large and impressive flowers. They are long-lived perennials for patient gardeners. It takes them several years to grow to full beauty and for you to see abundant flowering. Therefore, a blooming peony in the very first year after planting is more of an exception, certainly not the rule. Besides time, it needs the right conditions to flower. Check out our growing guide. Herbaceous garden peonies are one of the longest-bred garden plants, and most cultivars originate from Chinese and medicinal peonies, which have long been part of monastery gardens. Today, we combine them with perennials, grasses, and bulbs. However, we always give them plenty of space in the flowerbed. The Coral Charm peony has dark coral-colored buds. They open into large semi-double flowers. Their color gradually transitions from bright pink, salmon, and peach to cream. Potted peonies can be planted from spring to autumn.

Larkspur are spring beauties that have no equal. If you want to grow them for cut flowers, you must be vigilant and harvest quickly before all the buds open. Especially in the warm springs of recent years, they bloom quickly, so we recommend sowing several batches exactly 14 days apart. The QIS White larkspur flowers have a pure white color, which makes them great for weddings as well. You will harvest one thicker stem and 4-5 smaller side stems from one plant. It is one of the varieties that is also perfect for drying! Simply hang it 'head down' in a dry, shaded, and well-ventilated place. This allows it to keep its beautiful color even after drying.

Orlaya is a floral variety somewhere between Ammi and ornamental carrot. However, it also has outer flowers with large petals, creating the impression of lace or embroidery. The stems are strong and straight, fitting beautifully into bouquets. And after flowering, tiny seed heads form which are also beautifully decorative and do not wilt; we love harvesting those too.

Our favorite foliage and filler. It grows beautifully and binds famously! The flowers are yellowish, so they don't color-match every bouquet, but we still never have enough of it! And after flowering, tiny seed pods form which are also beautifully decorative and don't wilt; we love collecting those too.

The Sutton’s Apricot foxglove will bring a romantic touch of the countryside to any garden and reliably liven up semi-shady and sunny places. The original wild species comes from our Central European nature, where you can find it in clearings, moist meadows, and light forest edges. You will receive from us a grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant into loamy and well-drained soil. Although it is a short-lived perennial, it reliably self-seeds in a suitable spot. During May and June, massive stems up to one hundred and twenty centimeters high grow from the basal rosette of green leaves. The Sutton’s Apricot variety stands out with an unusual shade that smoothly transitions from a soft apricot to a pink color. The flowers act as a great lure for bees and bumblebees. Foxglove is suitable for the back areas of perennial beds and does not require complex care. It can easily handle frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees and does not suffer from pests. If you like to create bouquets, its sturdy stems will also please in a vase, where they stay fresh for six to eight days. Just remember that all parts of the plant are poisonous.

Large-flowered catmint comes from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, where it naturally grows in open meadows and pastures. It is a vigorously and uprightly growing clumping perennial that will bring a pleasant aromatic scent to the garden. It thrives best in full sun or light partial shade, in well-drained loamy-sandy soil. It is an absolutely undemanding plant that does not suffer from diseases or pests, requires no support, and playfully handles even severe frosts down to -34 °C. Therefore, even complete beginners can easily manage its care. The Dawn to Dusk cultivar stands out with its delicate flowers in shades of light and old rose. In the garden, it grows to a height of about one meter and reliably attracts bees and other pollinators. It is excellently suited for flowerbeds as a traditional companion to roses, but it also fits beautifully into wilder meadow compositions with ornamental grasses. It blooms profusely from June to September. After the first wave of blooming, we recommend cutting the plant back, which will encourage further growth and the catmint will bloom once more. Furthermore, its flowers are edible and you can successfully cut them for summer bouquets.

Baptisia originates from North America, belongs to the legume family, and resembles the lupine in appearance. Unlike it, however, it does not suffer from fungal diseases and does not taste as good to slugs. Besides the blue flowers, the large pods are interesting, decorating the plant long after flowering. North American Indians used Baptisia roots to disinfect wounds and lower fever, and leaves to dye fabrics. Patience is most important with Baptisia; it takes some time to fully establish and create a massive root system adapted for surviving long periods of drought and fires. Then it is very long-lived. The flowers of this cultivar are pastel yellow and pink.

Graceful Beauty allium is a charming North American species that brings delicacy and lightness to garden beds at the turn of spring and summer. The individual inflorescences of this ornamental allium are composed of tiny, pure white florets adorned with striking pink stamens and delicate veining. The flowers grow on sturdy stems reaching a height of around fifty centimeters, and the plant emits a pleasant fragrance. During May and June, the fragrant white heads act as a magnet for bees and butterflies. In the garden, this allium complements lower perennials perfectly, which cleverly cover its green leaves, as they naturally die back and disappear during the summer. Our customers also often appreciate its versatility, as the flowers are absolutely ideal for cutting. They remain fresh in a vase for a long time and can also be beautifully dried for winter decorations. Furthermore, the entire plant is edible, so you can safely use the white-pink florets as an unconventional garnish for your favorite dishes.

Alchemilla mollis, known as lady's mantle, is an indispensable perennial for anyone who wants to bring harmony and softness to the garden. Its home is the moister environments of mountain meadows and light forests, making it a very adaptable plant that will survive even severe frosts without problems in our climate. The 'Irish Silk' cultivar is prized for its vitality and abundant blooming, where clouds of tiny, yellow-green flowers float above clumps of gray-green leaves. It is precisely this neutral color that can work wonders in a flower bed – it softens overly sharp contrasts between other flowers and beautifully unifies the entire composition. Besides its ornamental function, lady's mantle also has practical uses. Thanks to its clumping growth and ability to quickly fill in, it is ideal for edging pathways or as an underplanting beneath taller shrubs and roses. Water droplets catch on its leaves, creating a magical spectacle in the garden. If you enjoy making bouquets, you will love lady's mantle as versatile filler greenery that matches almost anything. It will last beautiful for about ten days in a vase, and its inflorescences can also be easily dried without losing too much of their color or shape. Moreover, it is a magnet for pollinators, and its young leaves are even edible, so it also finds use in a natural kitchen.

If you are looking for a delicate and long-blooming plant for full sun, whorled tickseed is a great choice. The basic species originates from North America, and here it thrives best in a sunny spot and well-drained, rather drier loamy soil. Although it is a short-lived perennial, with the right care and a well-chosen location, it can bring joy for several years. A distinctive feature of this species is its rich foliage of very tiny leaves, which form low, about forty-centimeter-tall bushes. After transplanting from the pot, the mature seedling is perfectly suited for the edges of flower beds or mixed drought-tolerant compositions, where it beautifully softens the overall look. In addition, the plant is fully frost-hardy, requires no special care, and is free from diseases. The 'Moonbeam' variety stands out with countless smaller, creamy-yellow flowers. These appear in mid-summer and continue to decorate the garden until early autumn, providing rich pasture for pollinators. You can easily cut the delicate stems with flowers to bring home. They will add an informal meadow touch to bouquets and will maintain their freshness in a vase for about seven days.