Globe thistles (Echinops) belong to the sunflower family and are native to the Balkans and southern Europe. They are represented in 12 types across Europe. They are upright, sturdy, persistent plants that impress with their striking appearance. The round, intense blue or silver-white flower heads are a real feast for the eyes. During its flowering period – from July…
Anyone who has ever set off to Africa on vacation or only knows the continent from television knows about the exotic and diverse plants. Thick-fleshed specimens can be found here, alongside huge fronds of leaves and flowers that appear almost unreal. Unfortunately, the African plants cannot cope with the local climate. After all, it is much warmer in…
Only when most of the other plants are already preparing for the cold season does the love pearl bush with countless purple and purple berries show why it is also called beautiful fruit. The berries adorn the shrub well into winter, while the foliage slowly changes its color to a yellowish-reddish hue before it is thrown…
Among the citrus plants, the cute little orange trees are considered to be the easiest to care for and are therefore very suitable for beginners. With good care and the right location, they conjure up a Mediterranean flair in your home. Orange trees present themselves with attractive foliage, fragrant flowers and, with a little luck and patience,…
The sturdy perennial becomes 15 cm to 30 cm high and also looks attractive in natural stone walls, raised beds and as a border planting on the garden pond. If the small periwinkle is properly cared for, it will delight the hobby gardener from April to September with its brightly colored flowers, which contrast nicely with…
The Japanese umbrella fir belongs to the pine-like family and was found millions of years ago in what is now Europe. Therefore, in our time, this exotic tree could easily get used to the European climate. Thanks to its graceful and uniform growth, the Japanese umbrella fir is a beautiful eye-catcher in Europe’s parks and gardens. The needles…
Originally, the zinnias grew in the warm regions of South America. From the beginning of May until September you can buy flowering zinnias in garden shops. These magnificent flowers with their compact, colorful flower carpets enrich the flower beds of the gardens even in late summer. As cut flowers, zinnias can be kept in the vase for up…
The splendor of flowers and the variety of colors of this plant species, which comes from the south of America, is legendary. Decorative baskets have been an integral part of many ornamental gardens for years, and are decorative and easy to care for at the same time. One of the most prominent, positive traits of these composites…
There are many types of begonias, and they are all great plants. Leaf begonias convince with their great leaves, they don’t need flowers to score. Scented begonias are also mostly kept as indoor plants. They smell of citrus. Ice begonias enrich shade beds. Tuberous begonias (Begonia tuberhybrida) impress with their abundance of flowers, their great colors and large flowers. In addition,…
The Columbine is one of the “old” garden flowers. But it is anything but old-fashioned, thanks to breeders and enthusiasts who keep bringing new varieties onto the market. A wide variety of colors and color combinations are available, each flower more beautiful than the other. An example of this is Aquilegia vulgaris ‘William Guiness’, a black-purple flower with…