Perennials

We would find the original species of this speedwell in nature on wet meadows and on the banks of watercourses. It is perfect for cutting and, depending on conditions, works well in beds in combination with roses or, conversely, in naturally designed plantings. It belongs to the hardy and long-lived perennials. It lasts about 7 days in a vase. Its slender spikes look particularly beautiful in combination with Daisy or Yarrow flowers. Excellent pasture for bees and butterflies. A pink variant of the Skyler series bred for cutting with long flower spikes. It blooms in the very first year and repeats flowering well in subsequent seasons.

A beautiful, though rather short-lived perennial, ideal for steppe areas together with delicate drought-loving grasses and perennials. Harvest for bouquets as soon as approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. It lasts about 5 days in a vase. An exceptional cultivar with flowers in peach and apricot tones, which fade to an elegant antique pink as they finish blooming.

Tento druh kosatce pochází prapůvodně zřejmě ze Středozemí. Odedávna velmi oblíbená okrasná zahradní rostlina, vyšlechtěná do mnoha kultivarů. Údajně je pěstovali už Keltové, oblíbený byl ve středověku a stal se heraldickou rostlinou. Ve váze vydrží 3–7 dní. Rosa má květy světle růžové, voňavé.

Gaura is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. Here, it behaves more like a short-lived perennial. It combines beautifully with grasses and adds lightness and airiness to flower beds. It is excellent pasture for insects. Tiny flowers resembling small butterflies bloom tirelessly from June until the first frosts. For bouquets, harvest as soon as the first two or three flowers on the stem open. The pure white blooming Cool Breeze has no hint of pink like other varieties. The flowers have greenish-white stamens, and the buds are also greenish-white. It grows more compactly than other Gauras.

The Oriental poppy originates from the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, where it grows on rocky slopes and dry meadows. It blooms with large bowl-shaped flowers on tall stems. Like all poppies, for use in bouquets, we harvest them as soon as the buds show color and "crack." Additionally, we briefly sear the stem ends with a flame (for about 20 seconds) and immediately place them in cold water. They will then last in a vase for 4 days. The strikingly hairy and large leaves die back shortly after flowering, and the plant must rest until spring to gather strength. Some leaves sprout again in late summer. Therefore, it is advisable to plant other perennials in close proximity that sprout later and can draw attention during the poppy's dormant period. Coral Reef is a variety with salmon-pink flowers and black spots at the base of the petals.

This species of knotweed originates from the Himalayas and China, where it grows in scrub and on mountain meadows along streams at high altitudes. It forms sturdy clumps of fresh green, pointed leaves. Above them, upright, narrow, candle-like inflorescences composed of individual tiny flowers appear from summer onwards. It is a very popular perennial, recently bred into many cultivars and used in Western Europe in larger park and garden landscaping. It excels with a long flowering period in late summer and good durability in a vase. It was voted Perennial of the Season 2023 by the Czech Perennials Association. The Speciosa cultivar has deep pink flowers.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for florist use. They are characterized by strong, straight, and upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Primavera blooms with larger (about 40 mm) pink-purple flowers. Vase life is 10 days.

A universal perennial suitable for both cottage and modern beds. It also works well in wild natural plantings. Although its main charm lies in the cute flowers that appear in late spring, it is also valuable in beds for its early sprouting leaves. Aquilegias add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. They last 7 days in a vase. Christa Barlow has full flowers with blue-purple petals and white tips.

This species of knotweed originates from the Himalayas and China, where it grows in scrub and on mountain meadows along streams at high altitudes. It forms sturdy clumps of fresh green, pointed leaves. Above them, upright, narrow, candle-like inflorescences composed of individual tiny flowers appear from summer onwards. It is a very popular perennial, recently bred into many cultivars and used in Western Europe in larger park and garden landscaping. It excels with a long flowering period in late summer and good durability in a vase. It was voted Perennial of the Season 2023 by the Czech Perennials Association. The white variety Alba stands out particularly well against a darker background and has long-lasting flowers.

Originally Mediterranean yet undemanding plants with an airy, shrub-like structure. Among perennials, it has unrivaled the longest flowering period. The individual tiny flowers are clustered in convex panicles. They are a magnet for bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbird hawk-moths. For bouquets, use stems with buds as well as freshly bloomed ones. They last about 7 days in a vase. Pretty Betsy Red has bright red flowers.

Brunnera is a long-lived perennial originating from mountain meadows and forests of the Caucasus. It is interesting not only when in bloom. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, light green. They form a contrasting background for delicate and tiny flowers that appear above the carpet of leaves from April. It sprouts early and goes dormant late, which makes it a valuable groundcover perennial. The cultivar Betty Bowring has pure white flowers.

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.

A classic perennial for early summer bouquets and cottage gardens. For bouquets, we harvest flowers with firm, smooth central discs. They then last 7–10 days in a vase. Becky is very vigorous and reblooms well.

A very hardy and long-lived perennial with an almost year-round effect. It forms upright clumps, and the flowers attract bees and butterflies. The white-flowered cultivar Iceberg grows into dense lower clumps.

The Twizzle series includes several color varieties, all characterized by upright growth and an overall finer appearance of stems and flowers. The florets are about 3–4 cm large. They last 5–7 days in a vase.

This species of knotweed originates from the Himalayas and China, where it grows in scrub and on mountain meadows along streams at high altitudes. It forms sturdy clumps of fresh green, pointed leaves. Above them, upright, narrow, candle-like inflorescences composed of individual tiny flowers appear from summer onwards. It is a very popular perennial, recently bred into many cultivars and used in Western Europe in larger park and garden landscaping. It excels with a long flowering period in late summer and good durability in a vase. It was voted Perennial of the Season 2023 by the Czech Perennials Association. The Fat Domino cultivar was bred in Belgium and has dark red flowers.

A versatile perennial suitable for both cottage and modern flower beds. It also works well in wild, naturalistic plantings. While its main charm lies in the cute flowers that appear in late spring, it is also valuable in beds for its early-emerging leaves. Columbines add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. They last 7 days in a vase. The cultivar Bordeaux Barlow has double, distinctively wine-red flowers.

A versatile perennial suitable for both cottage and modern flower beds. It also works well in wild, naturalistic plantings. While its main charm lies in the cute flowers that appear in late spring, it is also valuable in beds for its early-emerging leaves. Columbines add airiness and lightness to perennial beds and bouquets. They last 7 days in a vase. Purple Barlow has a dark purple double flower.

A beautiful delicate perennial originating from North America. Striking, relatively large but delicate flowers harmonize beautifully with a rich fluffy cloud of tiny leaves. They form compact bushes and are ideal for the foreground of flowerbeds. We classify Coreopsis among naturally short-lived perennials. We can partially influence their lifespan by choosing a suitable location and care during the season. Limerock Ruby impresses with dark burgundy flowers. Lasts about a week in a vase.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for florist use. They are characterized by strong, straight, and upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Blanca has a double flower about 35 mm large. Vase life is 10 days.

A beautiful, though rather short-lived perennial, ideal for steppe areas together with delicate drought-loving grasses and perennials. We harvest it for bouquets as soon as approximately half of the flowers in the inflorescence are open. It lasts about 5 days in a vase. The Gainsborough cultivar blooms with pale lemon-yellow flowers. The leaves in the basal rosette are grey-green. It does not self-seed; it is propagated by root cuttings.

St. John's Wort bred for floristry use. It blooms with smaller yellow flowers, but the essential part comes after them. Namely, spherical, slightly pointed berries that hold well on the plant. They are neither poisonous nor edible; their use is purely decorative. St. John's Wort often blooms again immediately after the ripening of the first wave of berries, so we can find flowers and berries on one bush at the same time. It lasts two weeks in a vase. Globo Raspberry has raspberry-red berries.

Aster Twilight. A tender beauty for partial shade. It willingly forms dense covers, and even conditions unfavorable for many other species do not discourage it. It does not mind competition from tree roots, or even drought. It is a hybrid of original North American species and is newly classified by botanists in the genus Eurybia. However, it is often offered in nurseries under the name Aster macrophyllus. Either way, in this seemingly delicate plant, gardeners gain a tough ally in the fight against weeds in difficult places.

Small bushes with fragrant gray-silver shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere well into the autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Ornamental even after flowering thanks to decorative seed heads.

Monardas, or bee balms, originate from the eastern parts of North America. They most often grow along paths, in scrublands, and on the edges of light forests. They are honey-bearing aromatic plants, perfectly usable for cutting and in the kitchen. Pink Suprême is characterized by compact growth, and therefore it is possible to grow it even in a larger pot. The flowers are dark pink, and the leaves are aromatic.

Originally a plant of the steppe regions of southern Europe. The leathery leaves form a basal rosette. From these grow veil-like panicles formed by tiny flowers of a light lavender color. Perfect for bouquets; for drying, we harvest at the stage of full flower coloration.

Meadow Sage occurs in our country primarily in warmer regions, especially in southern Moravia and northern and central Bohemia. It grows on sunny meadows, slopes, and along roadsides. The fragrant leaves form a basal rosette, from which several sparsely leafy, branched stems grow. The inflorescences consist of striking lipped flowers, which are a huge attraction for bees and bumblebees. Sweet Esmeralda has deep pink flowers.

This species of iris probably originates from the Mediterranean. A long-favored ornamental garden plant, bred into many cultivars. Allegedly grown by the Celts, it was popular in the Middle Ages and became a heraldic plant. It lasts 3–7 days in a vase. The Glacier iris has fragrant white flowers.

A smaller scabious with flowers in a soft pink-lilac shade. It is smaller than the Caucasian scabious. It can bloom for a very long time and almost continuously, especially if we continuously remove spent inflorescences.

Hellebores are evergreen perennials that form slowly spreading clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. The stems usually bear four to five flowers. They bloom very early, as early as late winter and early spring. They are usable for vases only after conspicuous seed pods form in the center of the flower and the flower matures. Earlier, they tend to wilt and the stems cannot hold the flower in an upright position. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Magnificent Bells is a florist specialty, bred for long and upright stems and a vase life of up to two weeks.