Garden pansies (Viola wittrockiana) and horned violets (Viola cornuta) show a similarity and are related to each other. They bloom colorfully from spring to autumn. Differences can be found above all in overwintering and frost sensitivity. Everything you need to know about how much frost they can tolerate and what else needs to be considered can be found…
Primula, the Latin name for the species-rich genus of primroses, means “the first”. In fact, the colorful primroses bloom together with snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils as the first flowers of the year. The colorful flowers can be seen in some species as early as the end of winter, when temperatures are still around freezing. However, this does not…
There are also suitable plants for shady and semi-shady places in the garden. For example, if you want to plant ground cover there, you will find a large selection for shade or partial shade here. Definition of penumbra/shadow There are ground covers that often prefer a sunny to partially shaded location. All ground covers for shady locations…
Peonies or peonies (Paeonia) are popular garden perennials with magnificent flowers. Read our instructions on how best to cut and trim the lush flowering shoots for the vase. Optimum cutting time So that you can enjoy the magnificent flowers of the peonies for a long time, you should also cut them at the right time. Please note…
An old Italian manuscript from the 14th century already shows a picture of the maiden in the green. In the 16th century, the exotic-looking plant – at that time with full, blue flowers – was widespread in German gardens. Unfortunately, the wild beauty went out of fashion with the introduction of the large-flowered and colorful summer flowers. Today,…
Flame flowers are available for almost every garden situation: for sunny or rather shady places in the garden, dry or moist soil. But which location is ideal for which phlox species? location criteria In general, a bright location is just right for the phlox. However, the requirements differ a little depending on the species. Since the summer flowers…
Peonies (Paeonia) are mainly planted in the garden bed, but can they also be cultivated in a pot or tub? The expert knows the answer and gives valuable care tips. location The best care is useless if the peony is in a suboptimal location. The location for the peony is particularly important as a pot/tub plant, because…
Echinacea purpurea is also known to garden lovers as coneflowers, false coneflowers or purple coneflowers. We explain what to consider when looking for an ideal location for the perennial. Light areas preferred When caring for Echinacea outdoors, well-lit locations are ideal. The mock coneflower thrives in bright locations and thrives in full sun. It is no problem to…
Dry soils in the sun are among the extreme locations where specialized species find a chance of survival. In order to successfully green such areas with ground cover, the plants should be carefully selected. white flowers Ground covers with white flowers are rarities that create a romantic atmosphere. The species come from different plant families and primarily…
With their exotic flowers, fuchsias ( Fuchsia ) are one of the most popular flowering plants on summer balconies and in the garden. An ideal location is important for the nightshade plant to thrive. site conditions The distinctive flowering plant originally comes from the mountain forests of Central and South America, some also from New Zealand and Tahiti. There…