Plant

The large, green fruit belongs to the gourd family and, depending on the variety, is a climbing or creeping plant. Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) require a lot of warmth and can therefore only be cultivated in summer here. However, with sufficient fertilization and a few tips, you too can soon experience the joy of your own cucumber harvest!

Wild garlic is a wonderfully fragrant, native forest dweller that can be cultivated in your own garden—provided you have some space!

In their native Japan, the cherry blossoms are celebrated every year with a large festival, "Hanami." And rightly so, as they are among the first plants to bloom in spring, transforming the lawn into a white or pink carpet of blossoms.

Fans of a wide variety of varieties will find tomatoes just as appealing as gourmet chefs and healthy eating enthusiasts. This popular vegetable also has a rich history.

The fairy mirror, a member of the Asteraceae family and originally from southern Africa, hasn't been available in Germany for very long. However, the popularity of this true flowering wonder is growing year after year. Accordingly, the variety of this summer flower, which is particularly suitable for hanging baskets and window boxes, is also growing.

While its romantic yet idiosyncratic growth requires a sufficiently large space, it makes a stunning solitary plant, captivating with its diverse autumn coloration. This shrub is also ideal for providing shade in a cozy seating area.

The common rowan, or mountain ash, which belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae), is a free-growing shrub that bears attractive fruit and is also ideal for allotment gardens, for example as a solitary plant.

Native to China and Japan, the flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a richly flowering, magnificent shrub that is highly recommended as a single plant or in groups. It also makes an excellent addition to a flowering hedge, as it enjoys great popularity due to its long flowering period.

Almost everyone is familiar with blackberries (Rubus fructicosus) from wild bushes in the forest. Given the right location, these berries, a favorite of many hobby gardeners, have long thrived in many private gardens, impressing with their easy care and sweet results. The native blackberry is available in a fascinating variety of species and geographical varieties. Blackberries belong to the rose family, and their bushes grow to a height of 3 to 5 meters. Botanically speaking, however, they are not berries, but aggregate drupes. Thornless varieties are easier to handle, while varieties with thorns impress with their particularly aromatic berries.

Also known as golden squirt, this plant belongs to the mint family and, due to its relative drought tolerance, is particularly well-suited for gravel and steppe gardens. This plant has perfect garden qualities: long-lasting, robust, stable, easy to care for, adaptable, and decorative year-round. In short: a real winner.

The blood plum is more of a true tree than a shrub, growing rapidly and usually branching from the ground up. It produces edible, juicy, and sweet-tasting plums annually, ready for harvest in September.

Also known as the bladder ash, this shrub is simply elegant and boasts a diverse array of flowers, which immediately after flowering present their attractive fruits and then transform into a breathtaking autumnal display. In other words, it's a true all-rounder and ideal as a specimen plant in the garden. It is named after the late German scientist J.G. Koelreuter.

The cup mallow is also known as bush mallow and poplar rose. It makes an excellent flowering hedge and provides privacy and a border for vegetable and flower beds. Because it's relatively undemanding yet beautiful, it's a welcome addition to any garden!

The oyster plant is a perennial, succulent coastal plant. With its smooth, pointed, light turquoise leaves, it is a beautiful and easy-care pot or garden plant native to the coasts of northern Scotland.

Everyone in our culinary culture knows parsley (Petroselinum crispum) as the classic herb! But not many can claim to grow this familiar herb in their own garden. This is despite the fact that parsley is the most widely used herb in our country's kitchens.

Clary sage is a large relative of common sage. It is a biennial mint plant with egg-shaped, slightly toothed, and heavily hairy leaves. Its aromatic, spicy scent makes it popular not only for medicinal purposes but also as a spice and flavoring.

The word "bellis" in the Latin name for the daisy comes from the Latin word bellus, which means "beautiful" or "pretty," referring to the enchanting floral splendor this small flower brings. The native wild species of the daisy, the daisy, is particularly common in meadows and pastures in spring.

A family name that's worth seeing. The lupine belongs to the Fabaceae family. The magnificent flowering candles with their small butterfly-shaped flowers look particularly good in rural and natural gardens. This classic cottage garden plant also has soil-improving properties, as it enriches it with nitrogen.

Liver balm is native to South and Central America and belongs to the daisy family. It can also be found in many flowerbeds in our region. Planting several plants next to each other creates a veritable carpet of flowers. Liver balm is also ideal as a gap filler between various other perennials. It can also be grown in tubs or window boxes. However, liver balm is unsuitable if animals or small children play in the garden, as it is a poisonous plant.

The globe acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera'), also known as the spherical locust, has a clear geometric shape that lends itself well to entrances, walkways, or small gardens. The dense, richly branched crown also creates a beautiful appearance in containers on the patio. Since the trunk is branch-free up to the base of the crown, allowing sufficient light to reach the ground, it can be underplanted at the base.

The spherical maple (Acer platanoides 'Globosum') is small, extremely popular, and, in its autumn plumage, a shining example for all house trees. The spherical maple is not only used to enhance streets, pedestrian zones, and parks; this valuable small tree fits into any front yard, is often used in architecturally designed courtyards, and even finds a place in large containers on the patio. Its clear, geometric shape is a perfect fit!

As you might guess from its name, this relatively unknown member of the gooseberry family is a cross between a black currant and a gooseberry. This newcomer wasn't planned: fruit breeders were trying to create plants with the greatest possible immunity to diseases and pests through crossbreeding, and thus the jostaberry, also called the yokeberry, emerged as a happy "accidental product."

If you want a garden that's buzzing and humming with butterflies, Jacob's ladder, also known as Jacob's ladder, is a must-have in your perennial border. This hardy perennial belongs to the genus of sedgeworts. It thrives particularly well in cottage gardens, along pond edges, and in natural gardens.

This magnificently flowering perennial is a particularly good choice for the background of your garden. The smooth-leaved aster (Aster novi-belgii) is a wonderful cut flower because, unlike those of the pure-flowered aster (Aster novae-angliae), its blossoms do not close in the evening. The abundance of flowers and late blooming time of this classic perennial make it very popular with both professional and amateur gardeners.

The Helichrysum bracteatum is one of the most popular cut flowers for a reason. It keeps well and is easy to work with even when dried. Just make sure to cut the blossoms shortly after opening to avoid unsightly discoloration of the center. To dry, simply hang them upside down in a well-ventilated area. They make wonderful dried bouquets later.

If you have a shady garden, one of the most attractive shade perennials offers an ideal location: the hosta. It's not only easy to care for, but also versatile and adds graphic texture to the garden—but be careful: snails love it.

Hostas belong to the lily family and are considered the ultimate shade plant. They are available in a variety of colors and sizes and, thanks to their versatility, are truly versatile. They can be used in small urban gardens as well as in large parks, in containers, or in courtyards.

Lush spring splendor with an inimitable fragrance: Lilacs are one of the most robust and beautiful flowering shrubs in the garden and are as much a part of May as lily of the valley and May punch. That's why they were once a must-have in any cottage garden. Delicate purple or vibrant pink, white single or double blossoms—lilacs delight with their wide range.

The cinquefoil is a wonderful, richly flowering shrub that combines well with almost anything. Whether with roses, grasses, summer flowers, or pine species, it's a true all-rounder, whether grown alone or as a low flowering hedge.

With a little patience, this luxurious vegetable can grow in your garden, too. Provided you give it the necessary space and allow the asparagus three years to mature before the first harvest. It's worth the effort, because you won't find these delicious spears fresher anywhere!

This easy-growing perennial belongs to the daisy family and may be known to some hobby gardeners as a medicinal plant that boosts the immune system. Its vibrant colors make it a wonderful choice for gravel gardens, cottage gardens, or natural wildflower gardens, and it also attracts insects and butterflies. It also looks great in combination with herbs.

The Black-eyed Susan is often found in gardens in our region, as it is one of the most popular annual climbers. And there's good reason for this: Not only is it undemanding and easy to care for, but its variety of flower colors also makes it a real eye-catcher. Incidentally, not all varieties have the "black eye" implied in their name; there are also Black-eyed Susans that bloom completely "eyeless."

The cute snowdrop is familiar to everyone. It's not only one of the best-known but also one of the most popular early bloomers in our gardens. This is primarily due to its delicate appearance with its white blossoms and the springtime feeling it exudes. It's native to Europe and Western Asia.

Some of you may also know Cosmos. They fill the garden with a pretty interplay of various shades of pink and purple, contrasting beautifully with the green of their leaves. These annuals are ideal cut flowers and have a very long shelf life. If you already have phlox or delphiniums planted in your garden, add Cosmos; these plants complement each other perfectly!

The scabiosa belongs to the teasel family and is an absolute must for lovers of blue flowers. Gracefully and lightly, the beautiful, full blooms rest on slender stems, reminiscent of little fairies in floral dress dancing through the flowerbed. Their beautiful, natural effect is particularly effective in sunny, open border compositions with other summer perennials and ornamental grasses. Good companion plants include roses, asters, sage, yarrow, and tall grasses. This long-flowering, luxuriantly flowering bedding perennial not only looks great in the home garden but also makes a wonderful cut flower.

Solomon's seal is also called "fragrant lily of the valley" and belongs to the asparagus family. It is popularly known as "lily of the valley under the roof" because the plants look so similar. Solomon's seal was once considered a magical perennial, believed to have many magical and healing powers. In fairy tales and legends, it is the plant that causes springs to bubble up from rocks or opens locked doors. King Solomon is said to have used it to dynamit a rock that was blocking his way during the construction of his temple. Today, the perennial is very popular because it grows even in shady areas of the garden, bringing beauty even where little else grows. The plant is particularly well-suited to woodland gardens and makes an elegant companion when combined with ferns, hostas, geraniums, lady's mantle, and foxgloves, or near rhododendrons and azaleas.