One of the most unusual trees that Mother Nature has produced is the handkerchief tree, with the botanical name Davidia involucrata. Its unique petals, up to 18 cm long, are amazingly similar to white handkerchiefs on a clothesline. Viewed from a distance, the opposite white bracts are reminiscent of a flock of pigeons that have settled there. That…
Welcome to a journey through the fairytale realm of hardy pot roses. Immerse yourself in a hand-picked selection of opulent varieties that love to display their picturesque blooms in pots. A whole host of top-class roses combine reliable frost hardiness with a lavish abundance of flowers and an enchanting fragrance. Discover here recommended fragrant roses & Co. for…
Fortunately, many gardeners take note of insect deaths and counteract it with insect hotels in their own gardens, for example. It is not just the animals that benefit from such initiatives, the keeper can also pursue a task and enjoy observing the hustle and bustle. Most of the time, however, he does not notice much of the…
Spleen ferns come into their own when it is a question of lavishly greening twilight corners in the bed and living room. The multifaceted plant genus comes up with more than 750 magnificent species of ferns, which are more popular than ever as relics of prehistoric fauna in modern garden and interior design. Without any care, however,…
It is the perfect perennial for hobby gardeners whose time capacity is limited, because the lush sea lavender thrives anew every year without extensive care. In addition, the undemanding Limonium latifolium doesn’t mind being placed in the meager corners of the garden, as long as it’s not too dark there or it gets ‘wet feet’ there. Among…
The glandular balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is also known under the names Indian or red balsam or even Emscher or Wupper orchid. The plant got the nickname orchid from its orchid-like flowers. Emscher and Wupper are the two rivers where the plant first appeared. The Himalayan balsam originally comes from the area around and from India and came to…
The plant, which bears the rather harmless-sounding name sundew, botanically Drosera, comes from the sundew family and belongs to the carnivorous plants (carnivores). The name is derived from Greek usage and is translated as “Tau”. It uses one of the five possible traps and thus differs from the Venus flytrap, for example. The sundew has radiating tentacles with…
Sunflowers are the favorites of many gardeners. These flowers compete with the sun and in some neighborhoods there are competitions for the most beautiful and the largest sunflower of the year. Sunflowers are ideal garden plants, but they also thrive in pots and tubs and decorate terraces and balconies. They are absolutely versatile and easy to care for. Sunflowers…
The silver candle is the ideal flowering perennial for garden lovers who, despite the limited time, do not want to do without opulent planting in their ornamental garden. In addition, the up to 250 cm high Actaea racemosa thrives in tricky locations, such as along the partially shaded edge of tall shrubs and trees. From June to…
With ferns you conjure up a lively atmosphere in your own four walls. Sword fern is a relic of the past, yet as popular as ever. Fern’s feathery fronds can reach a luxuriant length of over 1 meter in ideal conditions. However, in order to avoid care mistakes and to promote the growth and hardiness of dinosaur-era plants,…