In addition to the slim shape, the gray-blue needles of the columnar juniper catch the eye. In addition, it reaches a height of up to 8 m, with a diameter of no more than 0.80 cm to 100 cm. The rocket juniper is therefore very popular in creative garden design, either from a specimen plant or in…
Depending on the variety, the marigold has single or double yellow, red or orange flowers that enrich the garden throughout the summer from June to October. Hobby gardeners not only cultivate them as ornaments in beds, but also as cut flowers for the vase and as an ideal meadow for bees and butterflies. The marigold has also…
The flowers of the silk acacia, also known as the silk tree and sleeping tree, look like bright pink cotton balls when the tree blooms during the summer months. The fast-growing tree, which is originally native to Asia, Japan, Pakistan, Iran and the Himalayas, belongs to the genus of the mimosa family. The delicately scented flowers, together…
The belt blade is one of the best-known and most widespread indoor plants. Nevertheless, the popular ornamental plant demands a lot of care and care from its keepers. Under ideal conditions and when all needs are met, the robust, South African amaryllis will develop knight star-like flowers from the end of January. The variety of colors varies, from…
Due to its undemanding properties, the agave can also be found in the wild and shapes the landscape with its characteristic high inflorescences. In the summer months, the lush green agave is an ornament for every garden. Due to its long life expectancy, the agave is also known as the plant of the century. It…
The hawthorn enchants with its bright and full flowers. And it is also the ideal plant for beginners and everyone who wants to spend their time in the garden relaxed and not with laborious maintenance. In order for it to thrive, however, a few points must be taken into account when caring for and cutting the hawthorn….
The attractive bulb plant belongs to the genus Fritillaria and comes from the lily family. But with its strong flower stalks, which can reach a height of more than 1 meter, it is considered the largest representative in the genus comprising more than 100 species. Origin and occurrence The imperial crown was already known as a…
Ornamental onion (Allium) shines in many different colors. The broad palette ranges from simple white to delicate pink and strong red to deep blue and purple, which often has a metallic sheen. In the meantime, however, newer varieties are also available that shine in yellow and pink and have differently shaped flower balls. Typical of the ornamental onion…
Hawthorns (Crataegus) are popular shrubs or small trees for gardens, mostly near-natural gardens. There are around 200 to 300 species, but only a good 20 in Europe and only three in Germany. These are very similar and can hardly be distinguished from a layperson. They are the single-fluted hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), the double-fluted hawthorn (C. laevigata) and the…
Although all parts of this plant are poisonous, it is very popular in regions with a temperate climate. There is a risk of confusion with the nightshade plant of the angel’s trumpet because the flowers are very similar; but otherwise have nothing in common. The egg-shaped leaves of the trumpet tree are between 10 cm and 20 cm…