The decorative plant, which is particularly popular with children, comes from the Asteraceae family and reaches a height of up to 120cm. But the yellow flowers of the perennial plant not only develop a sweet, aromatic scent; various insects are also attracted in this way. Location and soil In order for the chocolate flower to develop optimally,…
Non-stop flower production – the hardworking Lieschen lives up to its name. The plant, which is widespread in domestic gardens and belongs to the genus of spring herbs and the family of balsamic plants, continuously develops new flowers all year round. These can have different colors depending on the variety, for example pink, pink, orange or purple. Multi-colored…
The plant has a very high biodiversity. In total there are more than 600 different species of the eucalyptus, which originally came from Australia and Southeast Asia. The flowers of the eucalyptus are located in a capsule before budding and are not visible. The name of the plant comes from this fact: Eucalyptus means “well hidden” in Greek. The…
For the ancient Egyptians, the pomegranate was the symbol of fertility and stood for eternal youth, attractiveness and femininity. If the pomegranate is cultivated as a tree, it is usually thorny and densely branched and can reach a height of three to five meters. But the ornamental shrub also cuts a fine figure as a container plant…
The beard flower, Caryopteris, is an ornamental shrub from the mint family, which provides an attractive blaze of color in autumn. With a height of 80 cm to 110 cm, it is quite small compared to other garden shrubs. Its wonderful blue flowers make it a special eye-catcher in front gardens, rock gardens, on terraces and balconies…
When it comes to Asian plants, many only think of bamboo. The Far East has so much more to offer than just fast-growing grasses. Radiant flowers in bright colors, imposing plants with sweeping fans and unusual leaf shapes – the selection is huge. In addition to exotic houseplants, it also has numerous plants for pots and gardens. The…
Globe thistles (Echinops) belong to the sunflower family and are native to the Balkans and southern Europe. They are represented in 12 types across Europe. They are upright, sturdy, persistent plants that impress with their striking appearance. The round, intense blue or silver-white flower heads are a real feast for the eyes. During its flowering period – from July…
Anyone who has ever set off to Africa on vacation or only knows the continent from television knows about the exotic and diverse plants. Thick-fleshed specimens can be found here, alongside huge fronds of leaves and flowers that appear almost unreal. Unfortunately, the African plants cannot cope with the local climate. After all, it is much warmer in…
Only when most of the other plants are already preparing for the cold season does the love pearl bush with countless purple and purple berries show why it is also called beautiful fruit. The berries adorn the shrub well into winter, while the foliage slowly changes its color to a yellowish-reddish hue before it is thrown…
The onion is one of the oldest aromatic plants and the everyday vegetable par excellence. It brings flavor to a variety of different dishes and has become an indispensable part of the kitchen. In some species the tuber is particularly pronounced, in others, however, the leaves. Even the ancient civilizations knew and used the onion as a herb…