As far as the space requirement of the giant bamboo is concerned, no less than 10 m² should be planned. Depending on the variety, even more than 20 m² can be required in old age. Various types of giant bamboo are available in stores, which can reach different heights. In the garden, the giant bamboo, of which most…
The wide range of colors of the simple or double flowers with their five overlapping petals ranges from white to rose-red to violet, yellow and rust-brown in numerous shades. Although the hibiscus is native to Southeast Asia, China and the Polynesian Islands, numerous species and varieties have been cultivated in Germany, not only because of their…
Originally native to South America, we primarily use it as an attractive houseplant that can develop into a magnificent tall plant over the years. Even if the columnar cactus by far does not reach the stately height of up to 15 m as in the great outdoors of its home. Column cacti are succulent plants that can…
The plant has a particularly decorative effect due to its oval leaves, which can take on a green to blue color on the upper side and glow yellow, red or golden brown in autumn. The fruits of the tree contain between four and ten seeds that can also be used for propagation. But be careful: the plant…
Harlequin willow, ornamental willow or Salix integra – no matter how it is called, in any case, an extremely decorative plant is hidden behind the name. Young shoots are pink and white, which makes them look like blooming flowers during the warmer months, and you don’t even need a green thumb or a lot of care…
It is a decorative eye-catcher for every garden, because it not only enchants the viewer with its abundant bloom, but it bravely withstands even the frosty winter temperatures. Panicle hydrangeas quickly form a shrub 1 to 5 m high or a small tree, which as a lush ornamental plant has taken the hearts of hobby gardeners…
Because of its comparatively small pyramid-shaped crown, the sweetgum tree is also very suitable for smaller gardens. It reaches heights between 10 and 25 m and grows around 40 – 50 cm annually. In width it reaches a diameter of about 12 m. Due to its unusually beautiful, widely visible autumn color, this tree is very suitable…
The shrub veronica, also called hebe, is becoming increasingly popular in home gardens. The evergreen shrub, which belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family, has a particularly decorative effect due to its lush green leaves and inflorescences with their colorful flowers. The flower colors vary from white tones to purple and red nuances. The plant, which can be grown outdoors…
In addition to the heather, the heather family also includes the common heather, the blueberry and the lingonberry. The heather family are mostly woody and evergreen shrubs. In some species, the foliage can turn brown in winter. The heather, or the heather, is a heather plant that comes from South Africa. Three species are native to Switzerland. These include the…
The Japanese maple is native to Japan, Korea and China, where it is also widely used in bonsai art. In any case, the Japanese maple is a horticultural treasure that offers gardening enthusiasts plenty of creative freedom in design. In terms of care, the Japanese maple does not make particularly high demands; Nevertheless, a few prerequisites must be…