You can easily grow gladioli in your own garden to cut them for the vase. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the gladiolus in the vase.In order for the gladioli to last as long as possible, the freshly cut flowers should always be placed in a vase with water immediately [Photo: ROZOVA SVETLANA/ Shutterstock.comgladioli (Gladiolus) are a real eye-catcher both as a flowering perennial in the garden and in a vase. The heat-loving iris family (Iridaceae) can easily be grown i...
Where should you plant globe thistles? What should be considered when cutting and caring for globe thistles? We give tips and present the best white and blue globe thistle varieties.The Ruthenian Globe Thistle 'Veitchs Blue' shines in metallic blue [Photo: Brian Maudsley/ Shutterstock.com]The eye-catching globe thistle with its white or violet to blue flower heads immediately attracts everyone's attention in the garden. We introduce you to the ornamental thistle, its requirements and the best...
Horned violets can be bought in autumn and spring. You can find out here how to care for them and what to consider when growing horned violets.Horned violets are a popular spring planting [Photo: Roberta Canu/ Shutterstock.com]The horned violet owes its name (Violoa cornuta) a small horn perched on the end of its flower. You can also admire these flowers with their unbelievable variety of colors in your own garden from April. Planted in the right location and with a little care, you can even ...
Horned violets let the old year end in bloom and ring in the new one as well. But do horned violets have to be protected from frost?Horned violets are more delicate and smaller than pansieshorned violet (Viola cornuta) belong to the genus of violets (viola). Horned violets live up to their botanical name with their violet or lilac colored petals. The numerous ornamental varieties offer an even greater range of colors, ranging from yellow to blue to red, white and almost black tones. There are...
The so-called pineapple flower (also called crested lily, Eucomis or pineapple lily) brings an exotic flair to your own garden. But are Eucomis hardy? And what do you have to consider when planting and caring for them? We clarify.The pineapple flower is a focal point in the garden [Photo: munierd/ Shutterstock.com]A pineapple flower brings exoticism into your garden. The blossoms, reminiscent of a pineapple, are an eye-catcher in your green paradise or conservatory. The tropical crested lilie...
Perennial horned violets can bring bold colors to the garden. But is it better to buy preferred plants or to sow horned violets yourself?Horned violets can be planted from March to October [Photo: Burkhard Trautsch/ Shutterstock.com]Horned Violet (Viola cornuta) convince with their colorful flowers, which look at the viewer in a friendly way from April to October. If you want the plants to spread a good mood in your own garden, young plants can be bought or seeds can be sown. But which varian...
Lupine seeds are healthy and delicious. But be careful! Not all lupins are safe to eat - many are even poisonous.The seeds of garden and wild lupins in particular contain a poisonous bitter substance [Photo: alybaba/ Shutterstock.com]lupins (lupinus) are now regarded as the regional, vegetable protein source par excellence. Because in contrast to soy, lupins also grow here. This is why more and more products made from lupines can be found on the shelves of many health food stores. But that do...
The soft pink and deep blue of the Viper Bugloss brings fresh color to the garden. You can find out here how you can use it to enchant your garden and numerous insects.Viper Bugloss flowers attract numerous insects, including at least 40 species of butterflies [Photo: Marek Mierzejewski/ Shutterstock.com]Insects are becoming fewer and fewer in Europe, so now is the time to do something. The garden is an effective place for this, and the viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) exactly the right partn...
The spring memorial is ideal as an easy-care ground cover for natural gardens, perennial beds, graves or edging.A lush green carpet of leaves and deep blue flowers are the hallmarks of the spring memorial [Photo: islavicek/ Shutterstock.com]Already early in the year the memorial (Omphalodes) with its mostly blue flowers and that even in locations where many plants would not grow at all. If you want to plant a memorial or are looking for tips on how to properly care for the memorial, you have ...
Lupins have a uniquely beautiful flower. Their seeds are also a protein-rich meat substitute alternative to soy, which can be grown in your own garden.Lupins offer different flower colors [Photo: J. Quendag/ Shutterstock.com]lupins (lupinus) are probably the most colorful representatives of the legumes (Fabaceae) and belong in every cottage garden. They impress with their large inflorescences, which are an ideal background planting in the perennial border. After flowering, the other benefits ...
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