Primrose family
Moneywort – info, planting, care and tips
Mainly the sprawling moneywort is found as ground cover at the pond edge. It can also be kept in pots on balconies and terraces – or as a houseplant in the house. Here are tips […]
pond planting
Gentian family
Marsh gentian – info, planting, care and tips
The deep blue flowers of the marsh gentian are worth all the effort it takes to establish the native wild shrub permanently in the garden. Profile of marsh gentian: Scientific name: Gentiana pneumonanthe Plant family: […]
Saxifrage family
Indian rhubarb – info, planting, care and tips
A conspicuous flowering in spring as well as shapely foliage make the Indian rhubarb an attractive water plant all year round. Profile of Indian rhubarb: Scientific name: Darmera peltata Plant family: saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae) Other […]
Umbellifers
Korean angelica – info, planting, care and tips
The Korean angelica attracts all eyes with its dome-shaped dark red umbels in the bed. This is how you plant and care for this lovely plant correctly. Profile of Korean angelica: Scientific name: Angelica gigas […]
Primrose family
Himalayan meadow primrose – info, planting, care and tips
With its bright flowering umbels and upright growth, the Himalayan meadow primrose is a special eye-catcher on your garden pond. Here are some tips for planting and care. Profile of Himalayan meadow primrose: Scientific name: […]
Gunneraceae family
Giant-rhubarb – info, planting, care and tips
The giant-rhubarb (Gunnera manicata) with its huge leaves is an absolute eye-catcher in the garden. Especially the oasis of calm at the garden pond is a great way to put the spotlight on it. The […]
Daisy / Aster family
Butterbur – info, planting, care and tips
The butterbur is an exceptional ground cover for the water’s edge and damp soils and is particularly recommended for larger gardens. Here are tips for planting and care. Profile of butterbur: Scientific name: Petasites hybridus […]
Plantain family
Garden speedwell – info, planting, care and tips
The garden speedwell impresses even from afar with its colorful flower candles. Here you can learn how to plant and care for the summer bloomer. Profile of garden speedwell Scientific name: Veronica longifolia Plant family: […]
Asphodel subfamily
Amur daylily – info, planting, care and tips
Amur daylily enchants with its natural charisma and provides bright accents in the garden, on the edge of the pond or bed. Profile of Amur daylily: Scientific name: Hemerocallis middendorffii Plant family: asphodel family (Asphodelacea) […]
Blackboy family
Orange day-lily – info, planting, care and tips
With the orange day-lily you bring a grateful wild perennial into the garden, which feels especially welcome at the edge of the water and wood. Here are tips for planting and care. Profile of orange […]