The pussy willow usually hang down from the shoot, and are rarely erect. The most famous kittens are not only popular with children: the pussy willow. The strange inflorescences of the willow also adorn almost every Easter bouquet. That is why they have seldom been found in nature for a number of years. Depending on the type of wood,…
The gardenia is originally native to the tropics and belongs to the red family. In the open it grows up to 1.50 m high, with only a single flower appearing at the end of the branches. The dark green, glossy leaves create an attractive visual contrast to the white flowers, which change to a creamy-white hue with…
In the past, lupins were mainly used in agriculture. Today they are rarely to be found there. But you can find them in many gardens, especially in farm and country house gardens. There are around 200 different types, some in very strong colors, others less conspicuous. Their size and growth alone are impressive, especially when planted in groups. The colors…
A distinction is made between the American climbing trumpet (Campsis radicans) and the Chinese climbing trumpet (Campsis grandiflora). The large climbing trumpet that we offer most frequently is a cross of both types. There are numerous hybrids that differ mainly in climbing behavior, flowering time and frost hardiness. A peculiarity of the trumpet flower is its late bloom,…
The name daylily comes from the fact that each individual flower only lasts for one day and a maximum of one and a half days. But since there are a lot of flowers, that’s not a problem. Daylilies bloom from May, depending on the variety. There are early, medium and late flowering varieties. If you mix these well, you…
With an average size of 10 cm, the blue pillows have an overhanging habit and therefore form the coveted flower carpets. During the flowering period, the many small cruciforms almost completely cover the green foliage. They are also a paradise for insects such as butterflies and bees. Blue pillows are among the classics among the upholstered perennials, because…
The candytuft belongs to the genus of the cushion perennials and can be approx. 30 to 40 cm high, it is usually 1-2 years old. Due to its small size, the lovely flower is planted in many places with the aim of covering the ground. However, it is also used in pots and flower pots for terraces…
Whether as a dark green carpet or a bushy shrub with red fruits – the cotoneaster captivates with its strong colors, which beautify the home garden at any time of the year. The robust plant, which belongs to the rose family, is available in numerous varieties. The extremely undemanding loquat requires little care and feels at home…
The plant, to which around 30 different species can be counted, belongs to the thick-leaf family and is assigned to the genus Kalanchoe. Most of the descendants are found growing wild in Africa, but the brood leaf is now also often cultivated in living rooms at home. The breeding leaf is very robust and is rarely attacked…
With its twisted branches, the corkscrew willow is a fascinating sight in every season. The young shoots shimmer in a reddish splendor at the beginning and thus conjure up a wonderful contrast in winter gardens and parks. However, due to its rapid growth and lush crown, the robust Salix matsudana “Tortuosa” is not suitable for every location….