Not all Abelie species are sufficiently frost hardy for Central European climates. In regions with mild winters, such as the Rhine Valley or the coastal regions, cultivation in the garden is usually also possible. Otherwise, the Abelia is also very good as a container plant on the terrace, as a planting underneath in individual pots, for background…
Carrion flowers are not for sensitive noses. The plants, also known as disgusting flowers, exude a carrion-like smell. It is designed to attract certain insects to pollinate flowers. The Stapelia gigantea is one of these plants. Its flowers can grow up to 40 cm in diameter. If you are still not averse to cultivating this plant, you can find out…
The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is widespread in Europe. Despite its name, it is not related to the horse chestnut. It belongs to the beech family. The trees develop impressive shapes and grow very old. Of particular interest are the fruits of the sweet chestnut, the chestnuts. When is chestnut harvest time? When are the chestnuts ripe? Which harvesting technique has…
Sophora japonica is a specialty in domestic parks and avenues, where it has been successfully cultivated since the mid-18th century. Due to its late blossoming, the tree offers numerous insects a rich source of food even in late summer. In addition, the Japanese ornamental tree retains its complete foliage well into autumn. The plant requires little care,…
If you don’t have a citrus plant in your living room, it’s really your own fault, you’re missing out on a delicious fragrance that offers air purification and aromatherapy in one. In most cases, no citrus plant enriches the household because the care seems too complicated. That’s why we’re going to introduce you to the…
Versatile and tasty – that’s the best way to describe the hazelnut tree. The stately deciduous tree from Southeast Europe is usually only found as an avenue tree or in parks in Germany, but the birch plant can also be cultivated in large gardens without any problems. In addition to the fruits, which are not dissimilar to…
Bearskin fescue, as it is called in German, is better known to many plant lovers under the name bearskin grass. It is a sweet grass that is used as an ornamental grass in many gardens. This grass differs visually from many other grasses. It forms a dense, mostly rounded carpet, comparable to the dense fur of animals, perhaps…
Behind the mystical-sounding name “blood beech” hides a natural mutation of the well-known red beech. The pruning-tolerant deciduous tree is common throughout Central Europe and is very popular as a privacy hedge in our home gardens. The plants, also known as purple beeches, enchant the viewer with the intense red coloring of their leaves. General information about…
With the hydrangea Endless Summer, an American researcher has succeeded in breeding a special and extraordinary variety. In this case, the term “Endless Summer” really keeps what it promises: the perennial plant flowers several times in a row in summer and is able to develop its distinctive flowers on old and new shoots alike. location and…
Prickly, decorative and with a touch of exotic flair – Mammillaria cacti, which with their 400 species represent the largest family of cacti, inspire every hobby gardener. The easy-to-care-for green plant, which hardly grows larger than 10cm, forms either a squat spherical or a columnar body and presents numerous warts with thorns on the surface. The plant…