The torch lily, which belongs to the Affodill family, is a very decorative plant that is particularly noticeable for its bright, colorful flowers. It is also often called the rocket flower because of its magnificent flowers, which look like a torch. This perennial, herbaceous plant is represented worldwide with around 70 species, all of which are closely…
The purslane is a member of the purslane family. This annual, non-perennial summer flower unfolds its full splendor during the flowering period from June to August. However, it can only be admired in sunny weather, because the purslane florets open their colorful, bowl-shaped flowers only when the sun is shining. Appearance and stature The shiny flowers of…
The plant is a true sun worshiper. During the flowering period from July to September, when exposed to sunlight, the golden-yellow ray flowers around the dark brown center unfold their full splendor and look amazingly like a real sun hat. Since the different species grow between 30 cm and 300 cm in height, these herbaceous plants leave…
As soon as the first warm rays of the sun reach us, this perennial type of daffodil sprouts and delights us with its strongly fragrant flowers. Daffodils have been cultivated in domestic gardens since the Middle Ages and are valued as heralds of the warm season. The flowers are also extremely easy to cultivate and conjure up…
What does an Easter cactus have to do with Easter? Just as much as a Christmas cactus with Christmas – namely actually nothing, without human influence the plants would certainly not necessarily come up with the idea of developing their reproductive organs to match our celebrations. How to get an Easter cactus to flower, even Easter to…
Bell-like inflorescences and pink-red foliage – the Japanese lavender heather (Pieris Japonica) impresses above all with its brightly colored plant parts, which come into their own especially in summer and autumn. The decorative plant is an evergreen shrub that is quite robust and can reach a height of up to four meters; however, smaller varieties are also…
The forget-me-not (Myosotis) belongs to the predatory or borage family and is a perennial and undemanding spring bloomer. This plant is now also available with bright white and pink, mostly five-petalled flowers. These can grow in the form of grapes or clusters. Mixed-colored varieties are sometimes also offered in stores. Growth of the plant This original forest plant…
Ground cover protects the earth from temperature fluctuations, from excessive heat and rapid drying out, but also from the cold and from rapid freezing of the soil. The roots keep the soil loose and reasonably moist, even when it is dry. They also provide humus and that is important. The choice of evergreen ground cover is large. I once…
Due to its cylindrically arranged inflorescences, the Callistemon is often referred to as a pipe and bottle cleaner. The genus includes several very frost-sensitive to hardy, evergreen trees and shrubs. The leaves smell wonderfully aromatic when rubbed, especially since they contain essential oils. location The cylinder cleaner prefers a sunny, airy place in their own four walls…
The laburnum enchants with lush, bright yellow flowers that are a real eye-catcher in the garden. In addition, the laburnum, as the shrubby plant is also called, makes very little demands. Great beauty, an attractive effect on butterflies and little effort make the laburnum an enrichment – even for gardeners without green fingers. However, the Laburnum cannot be…