Shrub peonies can reach heights of 150 to 300 cm and a width of 80-150 cm. The shoot is reddish and then changes to different shades of green. The single or double large flowers appear between April and June, depending on the species. The flower colors also depend on the respective species or the wild or cultivated form. These…
As the only genus of the peony family, they not only adorn the garden in the form of perennials or herbaceous subshrubs, but are also very popular in cultivation as shrub peonies. The Asian bush peonies are among the noblest representatives of these decorative spring bloomers and have already attracted the attention of Chinese emperors. To this…
The roof root, Sempervivum tectorum, is a very old cultivated plant that appears in the plant and herb books that were written towards the end of the Middle Ages. Its natural range begins in southern Germany and extends in a wide belt down to Asia Minor, where the roe root originally inhabited mountains, all of Europe…
Steinquendel (actually Alcinos as a botanical name, but often under Calaminthen, the old name) is an evergreen, herbaceous plant that convinces with its numerous small flowers and its peppermint-like scent. There are numerous different types. On average, Steinquendel becomes about 50 cm high. Some species lignify a bit from below. Steinquendel belongs to the mint family. Its scent is really…
Roses should not be missing in any garden. It is not for nothing that the rose is the queen of flowers. Some gardening enthusiasts find it a little difficult with these beautiful plants, but roses are not as bitchy and demanding as you hear again and again. However, they need the right location and a good plant substrate,…
The sacrum (Ceanothus) has been enjoying growing popularity in our gardens for some time. The flowering shrub is strongly reminiscent of the lilac and is often confused with it, although the two shrubs are not related to each other. Also, only a few know how this plant – also known as American lilac – is cared for. The…
In its South American homeland, the Jacaranda mimosifolia grows up to 12 meters high in the wild and shines in a magical, light blue sea of flowers. In the local latitudes, cultivation is limited to keeping it in a tub, so that the exotic tree does not reach the required height of 2 meters or more,…
The professional breeder does not know the term bush rose. Rather, he defines the bushy rose varieties as shrub roses that grow between 80 cm and 150 cm high and are preferably cultivated individually. The bed roses and dwarf roses also belong in this category due to their compact, bushy growth shape, although the boundaries are becoming…
The Japanese blood grass reaches a height of 30 cm to 40 cm and develops conspicuous reddish leaves. In the course of summer, the intense red color increases, which in mild locations lasts into winter. In the open field, the silver hair grass forms long runners and over time covers larger areas. In contrast, the Japanese bloodgrass is…
Bladder spar, also known as the devil’s shrub, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the rose family. They are vigorous, upright shrubs that overhang with age, reach heights of about 3-5 m and a width of about 3 m. These perennial, perennial plants are very robust and easy to care for. They are suitable for solitary and hedge…