The name, saxifrage, comes from the places where the plant grows. It likes to grow out of crevices in the rock. It used to be thought that the plant blasted or broke the rock there. There is also another explanation. Saxifrage was used as a medicinal plant, as a remedy for kidney and gallstones. There are 450 to 480 species…
There is the perfect milkweed plant for every location. Some species want to be in the sun, others seek partial shade or thrive in full shade. Spurge has won the hearts of hobby gardeners because many of the milkweed plants only reveal their splendor when most of the other plants have faded. Therefore, gardening enthusiasts can create a…
The Columbine is one of the “old” garden flowers. But it is anything but old-fashioned, thanks to breeders and enthusiasts who keep bringing new varieties onto the market. A wide variety of colors and color combinations are available, each flower more beautiful than the other. An example of this is Aquilegia vulgaris ‘William Guiness’, a black-purple flower with…
The shrub veronica, also called hebe, is becoming increasingly popular in home gardens. The evergreen shrub, which belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family, has a particularly decorative effect due to its lush green leaves and inflorescences with their colorful flowers. The flower colors vary from white tones to purple and red nuances. The plant, which can be grown outdoors…
In addition to the heather, the heather family also includes the common heather, the blueberry and the lingonberry. The heather family are mostly woody and evergreen shrubs. In some species, the foliage can turn brown in winter. The heather, or the heather, is a heather plant that comes from South Africa. Three species are native to Switzerland. These include the…
With an average size of 10 cm, the blue pillows have an overhanging habit and therefore form the coveted flower carpets. During the flowering period, the many small cruciforms almost completely cover the green foliage. They are also a paradise for insects such as butterflies and bees. Blue pillows are among the classics among the upholstered perennials, because…
The candytuft belongs to the genus of the cushion perennials and can be approx. 30 to 40 cm high, it is usually 1-2 years old. Due to its small size, the lovely flower is planted in many places with the aim of covering the ground. However, it is also used in pots and flower pots for terraces…
Whether as a dark green carpet or a bushy shrub with red fruits – the cotoneaster captivates with its strong colors, which beautify the home garden at any time of the year. The robust plant, which belongs to the rose family, is available in numerous varieties. The extremely undemanding loquat requires little care and feels at home…
The so-called Indian Summer comes up trumps with a true color spectacle, blossoms, fruits and leaves in bright colors, in red, orange and pink shine in competition. Of course, you need the right plants for this. In the garden, the flowers are supported by brightly colored trees and grasses also impress with their appearance. On the balcony, the…
The plant comes from the nightshade family, about ninety different species are known. The up to 1m high lantern flower belongs to the Physalis alkekengi family and impresses with its colored calyx flowers, in which a fleshy fruit develops. The associated leaves are artfully constructed heart-shaped and can reach a length of up to 10cm. Originally cultivated in…