The orchid tree is an insider tip for lovers of exotic plants. Its pink to white flowers are reminiscent of orchid flowers, which is why the Bauhinia variegata got its name. Depending on the chosen cut, you can raise the orchid tree to a high trunk or encourage a bushy growth. Site and soil conditions Bauhinia variegata…
The scented nettle is a herbaceous and perennial perennial that is also known under the names anise hyssop, mountain mint, anism mint, Korean mint, mosquito nettle and blue nettle. It is one of the butterfly bloomers. The aromatic scent of anise or mint comes from the flowers and leaves of the scented nettle. The upright, pleasantly scented flower…
Colorful, noble, lavishly blooming and can be integrated into any home garden, no matter how small – dwarf roses are among the most popular flowering plants in domestic green spaces. The decorative plants rarely reach a size over 40cm. Due to their low growth, dwarf roses can be used in a variety of ways both indoors and…
Sycamore trees are widespread and robust trees that characterize the streetscape of large cities and parks in many places. Their idiosyncrasy to shed not only leaves but also bark slabs in autumn often meets with misunderstandings and incomprehension among many gardeners. The occurrence of the platanus can be proven well into the Cretaceous period and apart from…
Gentian tree, potato tree, blue nightshade or Solanum rantonnetii – the gentian bush has many names. But whatever it is called, the gentian tree is a flowery eye-catcher. To keep it that way, however, he needs a lot of care and attention. Because only when its high standards are met, it will thrive and regularly produce its bright…
Elephant grass is a fast-growing, hardy, clump-forming and deciduous grass. It grows neatly tall and tall, and is often referred to simply as Chinese reed or Chinese grass, although there are many different varieties of it. Miscanthus x gigantheus is a hybrid plant, i.e. it was created by hybridizing a tetraploid form of Miscanthus sacchafiflorus and a…
China grass, Chinese reed or Miscanthus sinensis – behind all these names there is a robust and appealing plant that can become an eye-catcher in the garden or in a tub. And at the same time makes a great privacy screen. However, as easy to care for as the Chinese grass is, the right measures have to…
The prickly cucumber Echinocystis lobata, also known as hedgehog cucumber or lobed prickly cucumber, is a so-called neophyte, which means that it has migrated to Central Europe from other continents. However, unlike numerous other neophytes, the spiny cucumber is a harmless candidate. In Germany the cucumber, which belongs to the cucurbit family, is cultivated as an ornamental…
Hydrangeas have had a brilliant comeback in recent years. The magnificent snowball hydrangea Annabelle, which is one of the forest hydrangeas and has round, creamy white flower heads, has contributed to this. It thrives in the form of 1 to 1.5 meter high and just as wide shrubs, which, with a little luck, can make the magical…
Edellieschen are the elegant version of the hardworking Lieschen and certainly live up to this claim. Unfortunately, they do not tolerate frost at all, so that in the local regions they are mostly cultivated as annual plants. On the other hand, their light requirement is comparatively low, which makes them ideal for sprucing up even slightly shady…