Swamp isotome (Isotoma fluviatilis)
Bellflower family

Swamp isotome – info, planting, care and tips

2020-12-16 0

Swamp isotome is a carpet-forming ground cover with a long flowering time. Here you will find useful planting and care tips for the blue star creeper. Profile of swamp isotome: Scientific name: Isotoma fluviatilis Plant […]

Horned violet (Viola cornuta)
Violet family

Horned violet – planting, care and tips

2020-11-20 0

The hardy horned violet provide colorful flowers in the bed, as well as on the terrace and balcony in spring and autumn. Profile of horned violet: Scientific name: Viola cornuta Plant family: violet family (Violaceae) […]

Dame's rocket (Hesperis matronalis)
Mustard family

Dame’s rocket – planting, care and tips

2020-11-18 0

Blooming wonderfully during the day, bewitchingly fragrant at night: This is how the dame’s rocket presents itself. Here you can read how you can successfully plant the summer flower in your garden. Profile of dame’s […]

Great masterwort (Astrantia major)
Umbellifers

Great masterwort – planting, care and tips

2020-11-11 0

Easy to care for and attractive: Masterworts are becoming increasingly popular as accompanying perennials in partially shaded beds. Here is how to plant and care for the great masterwort. Profile of great masterwort: Scientific name: […]

Flower of common hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
Mallow family

Common hollyhock – planting, care and tips

2020-11-05 0

Hollyhocks set special accents in the flower bed in summer with their high flower spikes. This is how to plant the pretty summer bloomers in your garden. Profile of common hollyhock: Scientific name: Alcea rosea […]

Catmint with a wool bee
Mint family

Catmint/catnip – planting, care and tips

2020-09-23 0

The catmint is a classic in the perennial garden. There are many good reasons to buy and plant catmint. The most striking feature of the beautiful perennial is the strong scent of its leaves. If […]

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) […]

Dusky cranesbill
Geranium / Cranesbill family

Dusky cranesbill – planting, care and tips

2020-08-14 0

The dusky cranesbill (Geranium phaeum) not only forms flowers with a very deep purple color, but can also be planted as a decorative flower due to its pretty foliage. In some areas, this flower is […]