Flower of giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)
Umbellifers

Giant hogweed – info, planting, care and tips

2021-01-18 0

The giant hogweed is dangerous for two reasons: as an invasive species it displaces native plants and its sap causes skin irritation. Here are information about the problematic perennial. Profile of giant hogweed: Scientific name: […]

Garden speedwell (Veronica longifolia)
Plantain family

Garden speedwell – info, planting, care and tips

2021-01-08 0

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: […]

Shiny coneflower (Rudbeckia nitida)
Daisy / Aster family

Shiny coneflower – info, planting, care and tips

2020-12-28 0

The shiny coneflower is the star in every bed, not only because of its bright flowers, but also because of its enormous size. Tips for planting and care. Profile of shiny coneflower: Scientific name: Rudbeckia […]

Amur daylily (Hemerocallis middendorffii)
Asphodel subfamily

Amur daylily – info, planting, care and tips

2020-12-22 0

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) […]

Summer ragwort (Ligularia dentata)
Daisy / Aster family

Summer ragwort – info, planting, care and tips

2020-12-15 0

The summer ragwort is an imposing and easy to care for, but little-known flowering and leaf ornament for moist soils. It is also known under the name of leopardplant. Profile of summer ragwort: Scientific name: […]

False dragonhead (Physostegia virginiana)
Mint family

False dragonhead – planting, care and tips

2020-11-25 0

You can read here where the unusual name of the false dragonhead comes from, how you can master the beautiful but proliferating perennial in the garden and what else is important when planting and caring […]

Japanese iris (Iris ensata)
Iris family

Japanese iris – planting, care and tips

2020-11-24 0

The Japanese iris is quite demanding, but it rewards the hobby gardener with magnificent, reddish-purple flowers, which a real eye-catcher. Here you find what to consider when planting and caring for. Profile of Japanese iris: […]

Jacob's-ladder (Polemonium caeruleum)
Phlox family

Jacob’s-ladder – planting, care and tips

2020-11-23 0

The Jacob’s-ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) enchants with light blue flowers in June and July. With these tips, the Greek valerian will also grow in your garden. Profile of Jacob’s-ladder: Scientific name: Polemonium caeruleum Plant family: phlox […]

Flower of columbine meadow-rue
Buttercup family

Columbine meadow-rue – planting, care and tips

2020-11-10 0

Among the perennials, it is one of the candidates for the planting of beautiful open spaces. With the Columbine meadow-rue exceptionally beautiful beds can be created. It has a wild perennial character, which gives the […]