With the trumpet tongue, the large plant family of the nightshade family has produced another ornamental plant that fits seamlessly into the long list of important summer flowers for the garden. The herbaceous Salpiglossis sinuata shines in the overall picture of the plant with powerful, bright flowers in rich red, delicate pink, bright yellow or deep…
Red berries between dark green, bright leaves – the carpet medlar (Cotoneaster dammeri) is one of the most decorative ground covers in domestic gardens. The plant, which hobby gardeners like to use as a lawn substitute, grows very densely and prevents uncontrolled growth of weeds. Both the cup-like flowers, which are pure white in color, and the…
One of the most unusual trees that Mother Nature has produced is the handkerchief tree, with the botanical name Davidia involucrata. Its unique petals, up to 18 cm long, are amazingly similar to white handkerchiefs on a clothesline. Viewed from a distance, the opposite white bracts are reminiscent of a flock of pigeons that have settled there. That…
Welcome to a journey through the fairytale realm of hardy pot roses. Immerse yourself in a hand-picked selection of opulent varieties that love to display their picturesque blooms in pots. A whole host of top-class roses combine reliable frost hardiness with a lavish abundance of flowers and an enchanting fragrance. Discover here recommended fragrant roses & Co. for…
Spleen ferns come into their own when it is a question of lavishly greening twilight corners in the bed and living room. The multifaceted plant genus comes up with more than 750 magnificent species of ferns, which are more popular than ever as relics of prehistoric fauna in modern garden and interior design. Without any care, however,…
It is the perfect perennial for hobby gardeners whose time capacity is limited, because the lush sea lavender thrives anew every year without extensive care. In addition, the undemanding Limonium latifolium doesn’t mind being placed in the meager corners of the garden, as long as it’s not too dark there or it gets ‘wet feet’ there. Among…
Sunflowers are the favorites of many gardeners. These flowers compete with the sun and in some neighborhoods there are competitions for the most beautiful and the largest sunflower of the year. Sunflowers are ideal garden plants, but they also thrive in pots and tubs and decorate terraces and balconies. They are absolutely versatile and easy to care for. Sunflowers…
The silver candle is the ideal flowering perennial for garden lovers who, despite the limited time, do not want to do without opulent planting in their ornamental garden. In addition, the up to 250 cm high Actaea racemosa thrives in tricky locations, such as along the partially shaded edge of tall shrubs and trees. From June to…
With ferns you conjure up a lively atmosphere in your own four walls. Sword fern is a relic of the past, yet as popular as ever. Fern’s feathery fronds can reach a luxuriant length of over 1 meter in ideal conditions. However, in order to avoid care mistakes and to promote the growth and hardiness of dinosaur-era plants,…
Screw trees are cultivated in Central Europe exclusively as indoor or container plants. They are not hardy, come from warm countries in the eastern hemisphere and prefer to grow near the sea. There are more than 600 species. They are evergreen plants with a tree or shrub-like growth habit. Characteristic of these plants is the helical growth. The long, narrow…