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Penstemon is a charming flowering perennial with delicate, tubular flowers that add a splash of color to the garden from early summer through autumn. Penstemon thrives particularly well in sunny beds with well-drained soil, but it also performs well in pots, tubs, or troughs. Its light, airy grow...

There are many reasons for propagating plants. Sometimes plants are simply past their prime, or perhaps you want to give part of your favorite plant to a friend. Many houseplants can be propagated using cuttings or offshoots. We'll show you how!

The money tree, also called the penny tree, lucky tree, or jade tree, promises good luck and financial blessings. It is surrounded by many stories and powers, and it's incredibly easy to care for. Read what this miracle plant is all about!

Common name: Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke (note: Yacon and Helianthus are also known as earth pear), Jerusalem artichoke. Botanical name: Helianthus tuberosus. Family: Asteraceae.

Planted terrariums were all the rage in plush living rooms at the turn of the 20th century and are now making a comeback. This is due to the fact that the glass containers create a favorable microclimate.

The best thing about succulents: They're so easy to propagate! A single plant can quickly grow into an entire succulent family. We'll show you how.

Camellias are truly exotic beauties. This distinctive plant is a true eye-catcher in any garden. Read all about the Camellia japonica in this fact sheet!

About 400 species are grouped in the purslane family. Common purslane (Portulaca Oleracea) probably originates from India and is an ancient useful and medicinal plant.

Chamomile is also known as "hermel," "garmille," "maid's flower," or "sorrow flower." It is native throughout Europe, across the Caucasus and the Middle East to northwest India.

On sunny summer days, the sky-blue flowers of the chicory open from early morning until midday.

Fortunately, dahlias are becoming increasingly common as cut flowers in florists. In the past, people were quite unjustified in their criticism of the short shelf life of dahlia flowers. If the dahlia grower pays attention to proper care immediately after cutting, the dahlia is in no way inferior...

Buckwheat has little in common with its namesake, wheat. Apart from a few visual similarities, they are two completely different plants. Buckwheat belongs to the knotweed family and is therefore a so-called pseudo-cereal, which offers not only culinary but also, above all, health benefits.

It has names like elf's glove , devil's bell , or Schwizerhose – and its appearance is as unusual as its popular names. The columbine (Aquilegia) is one of the most fascinating perennials in early summer: delicate flowers, some double like little skirts, in colors ranging from delicate pastels to...

The knotweed family impresses with its numerous species and colors. The vibrant red of Bistorta amplexicaule 'Speciosum,' for example, colors entire fields. There are species for rock gardens, beds, borders, and wild perennial plantings. The versatility and luminosity of this family is reason eno...

This delicate little plant belongs to the genus Leucojum, which takes its name from the Greek words leukos, "white," and ion, "violet," as the species belonging to it are not entirely dissimilar in appearance and fragrance to a white violet. The genus includes a total of 10 species that can be fo...

The white bulbs with their spicy aroma are not only an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine, but are also considered a panacea worldwide. Growing garlic is child's play. So get started, get those bulbs, and soon you'll be able to call your own supply your own!

This versatile all-rounder is especially popular with perennial enthusiasts due to its wide range of colors and varieties. Belonging to the daisy family, this perennial species is particularly well-suited for low-maintenance natural gardens. It is also highly sought after by insects, butterflies,...

An autumn jewel from the buttercup family. It looks great in any type of garden, as the differences in this plant lie in the details, allowing a suitable variety to be found for every taste and every garden situation. Although this perennial species is called an "autumn anemone," its flowering pe...

Red, red, red are all their colors! Roses are now adorned with red gems, creating pure delight. Discover the variety of rose hips—and your favorites for your own garden.

In summer, dahlias enchant us with their extraordinary variety and lush color splendor. Dahlia tubers are best planted in late April or early May. We'll tell you what you should keep in mind.

The dahlia is the "grande dame" of bulbous plants, not only captivating with its incredible variety of color, size, and flower shape, but also brightening up dreary autumn days. With just a little attention, these late summer flowers unfold their fireworks of color from July until the first frost.

Beans are among the easiest and most productive garden vegetables to grow—ideal for beginners and self-sufficient gardeners alike. Whether compact bush beans or space-saving pole beans that grow up trellises, both types of beans are easy to grow and provide aromatic pods for the kitchen for weeks...

The pear—everyone knows it, and almost everyone loves it! The history of the pear has long been intertwined with that of humanity. All the more reason to learn a little more about this delicious fruit. And who knows, maybe you'll even end up planting a pear tree in your garden?

Would you have thought it? The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) isn't a potato at all; it's related to the field bindweed and morning glory. Its strong resemblance to the potato and its sweet taste earned it the name "sweet potato." Its distinctive color, ranging from red to brown, is its distingui...

Hardly any other flower welcomes us as warmly in our summer gardens as the dahlia. This pretty immigrant from Mexico, with its diverse, colorful faces, is worth taking an early interest in its blooms. It's best to start them in pots now!

When dahlias are grown from seed, completely new varieties emerge, no two alike. From small to large, double, decorative or single, single-colored or multi-colored – dahlia seeds can make little floral miracles come true.

This candidate enchants us with its striking fruit display well into winter. But it also has much else to offer, from abundant blossoms in spring to lush green in summer and vibrant autumn color.

This herb for the home garden belongs to the genus Marjoram and comes from the mint family. Originally from Asia Minor, marjoram has now become firmly established as a spice in our region's kitchens and is increasingly found in cookbooks.

Lavender is probably better known to many as an ornamental plant rather than a spice. It is an easy-care and attractive perennial that thrives particularly in dry, sunny locations.

Cress is the umbrella term for three very different species that are similar only in their culinary use: nasturtiums, garden cress, and watercress. Garden cress, as the name suggests, is the most common type of cress in our region, so we will focus primarily on it below. Garden cress is a particu...

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.), the often magenta-red or white stem bulb with green leaves, belongs to the brassica family. Despite its somewhat unusual appearance, it has a rather sweet and mild flavor when cooked. Kohlrabi is also easy to cultivate and grows quickly, making it ...

This tuber plant, a member of the nightshade family, is a highly versatile and nutritious vegetable. Whether simply cooked with a little butter, as a puree, casserole, or fries, there's truly something for every taste! Small, fresh potatoes from one's own garden, in particular, make many gardener...

The Japanese lavender heather appears much more delicate than others of its species. Especially as it matures, it rewards every garden enthusiast with its picturesque growth, which appears very natural and combines well with grasses and other evergreen plants.

Euphorbia – Spurge was the Perennial of the Year 2013. With this campaign, the Association of German Perennial Gardeners (BdS) aimed to draw attention to particularly interesting perennials. The genus Euphorbia, with over 2,000 species worldwide, is incomparably diverse: Spurge plants offer a mul...

No other flowering tree blooms this late in the year, making it a popular shrub that makes a wonderful addition to a front door. Rubbing the leaves can produce a somewhat unpleasant odor.

The coneflower, also known as the rough coneflower, is a pretty and particularly summery annual belonging to the daisy family. It is highly sought after as a cut flower due to its long shelf life.