Tibouchina originally comes from Brazil, where it is simply called the princess flower because of its majestic flowers. Its large flowers shine in nuanced shades of blue and purple. Under certain circumstances, the Tibouchina with the splendor of flowers is a long time coming, as is the case with princesses. But it should work by the end of…
Blue diamonds come from the steppes of Near East and are related to thyme, sage and lavender, which they also look very similar to. The bushy subshrubs grow up to a meter high and transform the garden into a delicate purple sea of flowers between June and October, which is preferred by hoverflies, bumblebees and…
Evergreen and hardy ornamental trees can be a great highlight in the garden. Especially in winter when they fill the barren and defoliated green space with life and color, but of course not every plant is equally suitable for every garden. And the right choice decides whether the ornamental wood is an eye-catcher or a puny blemish….
The Oregon grape is a perennial, evergreen, upright, bushy and multi-shoot growing shrub that belongs to the barberry family. The Mahonia aquifolium is the most common in this country. The 30 cm long, grape-shaped flowers that appear from March to June are mostly yellow and sometimes turn red. The fruits of the Oregon grape are pea-sized berries. These purple-black…
Ornamental quinces are spreading shrubs that bring a touch of Far Eastern flair from their homeland to our gardens between March and April with their brick-red, white or pink blossoms. They are also popular as ornamental shrubs in the garden because in autumn they produce wonderfully fragrant and edible fruits that are similar in shape to…
The finger bush owes its name to the shape of its leaves. These are pinnate 5-fold, in a few species also 3-7-fold, whereby the undersides of the leaves are abundantly hairy. This woody plant blooms abundantly and permanently, depending on the species, from May to October. The flower colors range from white to yellow and orange to red. In…
It welcomes spring with bright yellow flowers and enriches the garden in summer as a dense, evergreen ornamental shrub. It is no coincidence that forsythia is also called gold lilac or gold bells by enthusiastic hobby gardeners. Forsythia belong to the olive plant family and originally come from Southeastern Europe and Asia. In the local regions, the countless…
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 pussy willow usually hang down from the shoot, and are rarely erect. The most famous kittens are not only popular with children: the pussy willow. The strange inflorescences of the willow also adorn almost every Easter bouquet. That is why they have seldom been found in nature for a number of years. Depending on the type of wood,…
With its twisted branches, the corkscrew willow is a fascinating sight in every season. The young shoots shimmer in a reddish splendor at the beginning and thus conjure up a wonderful contrast in winter gardens and parks. However, due to its rapid growth and lush crown, the robust Salix matsudana “Tortuosa” is not suitable for every location….