New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
Daisy / Aster family

New England aster – info, planting, care and tips

2021-11-02 0

Violet, pink or white: the numerous varieties of New England aster bring color to the garden in autumn. Here you will find tips on planting and care. Profile of New England aster: Scientific name: Symphyotrichum […]

Tussock grass (Deschampsia cespitosa)
Grasses

Tussock grass – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-16 0

The tussock grass is a feathery ornamental grass, that forms dense clumps. This is how you plant and care for this grass species properly. Profile of tussock grass: Scientific name: Deschampsia cespitosa Plant family: grasses […]

Himalayan bistort (Bistorta affinis)
Knotweed family

Himalayan bistort – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-09 0

Himalayan bistort is a versatile and low groundcover plant with pink flower candle-like flowers. This is how to plant and care for it. Profile of Himalayan bistort: Scientific name: Bistorta affinis; synonyms Polygonum affine, Persicaria […]

Wall bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana)
Bellflower family

Wall bellflower – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-08 0

The easy-care, flat growing wall bellflower transforms flower beds, rock gardens, joints and wall crowns into true carpets of flowers in summer. Profile of wall bellflower: Scientific name: Campanula portenschlagiana Plant family: bellflower family (Campanulaceae) […]

Whorled tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata)
Daisy / Aster family

Whorled tickseed – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-06 1

The whorled tickseed inspires with exuberant and long blooms in bright yellow. It enjoys a location spoiled by the sun and even accepts dryness. Profile of whorled tickseed: Scientific name: Coreopsis verticillata Plant family: daisy […]

Moss phlox (Phlox subulata)
Phlox family

Moss phlox – info, planting, care and tips

2021-09-02 0

Moss phlox is a garden beauty, whose native land is America. As an easy to care for perennial, it enjoys great popularity in flower beds. Profile of moss phlox: Scientific name: Phlox subulata Plant family: […]

Bastard iris (Iris spuria)
Iris family

Bastard iris – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-25 0

If you are looking for an easy-care iris species for full sunny locations, you will be enthusiastic about the purple flowering bastard iris. This is how to plant and care for the bastard iris properly. […]

Sneezeweed (Helenium)
Daisy / Aster family

Sneezeweed – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-13 0

With its bright, warm flower colors, the sneezeweed provides a summer highlight in the garden. Profile of sneezeweed: Scientific name: Helenium Plant family: daisy family (Asteraceae) Other names: Helen’s flower, dogtooth daisy Sowing time: from […]

Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)
Daisy / Aster family

Cutleaf coneflower – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-11 0

With its yellow flowers, the cutleaf coneflower provides rays of light in the garden in summer. Thus planting and care is successful. Profile of cutleaf coneflower: Scientific name: Rudbeckia laciniata Plant family: daisy family (Asteraceae […]

Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
Borage family

Virginia bluebells – info, planting, care and tips

2021-08-09 0

In the short period that Virginia bluebells grows and blooms, it attracts all eyes. Here is how to plant and care for the bluebell. Profile of Virginia bluebells: Scientific name: Mertensia virginica Plant family: borage […]