Hardy blue-flowered leadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)
Plumbago family

Hardy blue-flowered leadwort – planting, care and tips

2020-09-11 0

The hardy blue-flowered leadwort is an ornate ground cover with gentian blue flowers and a beautiful autumn color. This is how to plant and care for Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. Profile of hardy blue-flowered leadwort: Scientific name: […]

Siebold's hosta (Hosta sieboldiana)
Asparagus family

Siebold’s hosta – planting, care and tips

2020-09-07 0

With its blue-gray frosted leaves, the Siebold’s hosta is one of the most beautiful leaf ornamental plants. It fills shady spots in the garden and on the terrace with great elegance. Profile of Siebold’s hosta: […]

Sedum - Stonecrop
Stonecrop family

Sedum, stonecrop – planting, care and tips

2020-09-04 0

The sedum, also known as stonecrop, belong to the family of the stonecrop family. Their flowers are quite different, because there are about 600 species of stonecrop worldwide. However, the fleshy, water-storing leaves look very […]

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Herbs

Purple loosestrife – planting, care and tips

2020-09-02 2

It bears bright dark pink flowers, magically attracts butterflies and bees, contains healing powers, has an uncomplicated disposition and loves damp, wet places. No wonder that the purple loosestrife steals the show in many gardens. […]

A flower of blanket flower
Daisy / Aster family

Blanket flower – planting, care and tips

2020-09-01 0

The natural habitat of the blanket flower trends from the United States to South America. The plant genus belongs to the family of the asters. Through selection and cultivation, a whole range of different varieties […]

Faassen's catnip (Nepeta x faassenii)
Mint family

Faassen’s catnip – planting, care and tips

2020-08-31 0

The Faassen’s catnip enriches the garden with numerous lavender-blue flowers, which are very popular with bees, and a wonderfully fragrant foliage. Profile of Faassen’s catnip: Scientific name: Nepeta x faassenii Plant family: mint family (Lamiaceae) […]

Balloon flower
Bellflower family

Balloon flower – planting, care and tips

2020-08-28 0

In high summer, many plants have their best time and present themselves with great flowers. For some, this phase doesn’t last long. The flowers wither and the plants begin to produce seeds. The balloon flower, […]

European Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus)
Daisy / Aster family

European Michaelmas daisy – planting, care and tips

2020-08-26 0

Several inflorescences adorn the herbaceous stems of the European Michaelmas daisy, making the flower one of the most popular bloomers in autumn. Bluish violet flowers with a bright, yellow center provide color in the garden […]

Baldmoney
Herbs

Baldmoney – planting, care and tips

2020-08-19 0

The white blooming baldmoney is an old medicinal plant that grows in Europe on poor meadows and light deciduous forests of low mountain ranges. The bushy plant smells strong and spicy. Because of the aromatic […]

Elephant's ears
Saxifrage family

Elephant’s ears – planting, care and tips

2020-08-17 0

For many hobby gardeners, a flowering and easy to care garden is on top on the wish list. One should take a closer look at the elephant’s ears. This wintergreen perennial fulfills both wishes. And […]