Snakehead, Leaning Shield Flower, Miesmaulchen or Chelone obliqua – the profusely flowering perennial has numerous names. Whatever you call it, the marsh plant is always a pretty eye-catcher when cared for properly. Whether you want it to grow along the pond edge or thrive in the flower bed, there are a few factors that are critical to…
White flowers, like freshly fallen snowflakes, are just one of its stylish attributes. The snowflake bush knows how to draw attention to itself with its distinctively shaped leaves, a broad, bushy habit and bright autumn colors. As a bushy shrub, it captures the viewer’s wandering gaze just as effectively as it does as a small tree. With a…
The robust soapwort is not easily intimidated by adverse site conditions. The well-known wild perennial colonizes sandy bank areas, scree slopes or barren wall tops effortlessly and is not afraid of root pressure along sparse trees or hedges. The traditional function as a detergent, which inspired the naming of Saponaria officinals, is now considered obsolete. However, this circumstance…
The holm oak is the ideal tree for hobby gardeners who have a preference for the Mediterranean flair of the Mediterranean flora. It doesn’t bother her that Quercus ilex only endures the typical German winter in mild wine-growing regions. They cultivate the evergreen wood in large tubs without further ado, thereby emphasizing their individuality and expertise. Since the…
In contrast to its big sisters, the tulip magnolias, whose great flowers often freeze to death in April due to late frosts, the star magnolia reacts much more skilfully. If it’s still too cold, the flowers won’t even open. Only when the frost penetrates the open flowers will they freeze to death and turn brown. However, that…
The pedunculate oak symbolizes the legendary German forest like no other tree. With its mighty habit, the Quercus robur really cannot be overlooked. Its dark green, lobed foliage frames dainty catkins in spring and countless brown acorns in fall before ending its winter dormancy with a rich golden yellow hue. For many hobby gardeners, the German oak is…
The Dieffenbachia comes from the tropical areas of South America and is a popular houseplant because of its beautiful leaves and its low demands. The Dieffenbachie is also called Giftaron, which suggests that it should not end up on the plate. The plant can become a danger, especially for children and animals, if parts of the plant…
Laypeople often confuse them with cacti. Because of the similar living conditions, numerous similarities can indeed be established between these and the spurge family. However, the spurge plants are clearly distinguished by the characteristic, eponymous white sap that escapes at cuts and injuries. For those who deal with plants, the question almost inevitably arises as to whether this…
At first glance, the small, elongated leaves of the South Sea myrtle are more reminiscent of a conifer than an evergreen bush. These leaves give off an aromatic scent when rubbed between fingers. The South Sea myrtle has already found many fans in our country due to the pretty contrasts that the evergreen leaves, which can also…
Tiger Lilies are among the most durable and adaptable bulb flowers in the garden. It is worth waiting for the last lily bloom of the year, because it is not uncommon for 20 downward-sloping flowers with mottled, strongly recurved petals and dark stamens to sit on the long stalks. In addition to a whole range of pure…