Outdoor plants

Care and growing tips for decorative outdoor plants. Detailed descriptions of plants as well as tips for propagation and descriptions of ideal growing conditions. This category includes the main decorative outdoor plants such as Coniferous trees and shrubs, Boxwood, Maple, Ivy, Magnolia, Platanus, Linden, and more.

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Conifers

Conifers are a division of plants botanically called Pinophyta. It includes 8 families, 68 genera, and more than 600 species of trees and shrubs, among which the most common species are fir, spruce, pine, Douglas fir, larch, cypress, juniper, yew, etc. They are part of the gymnosperm group, having cones in which the uncovered seeds are arranged. Most of them are characterized by the straight trunk, pyramidal crown, and acicular, persistent foliage.

Roses

Roses are shrubby, flowering plants belonging to the genus Rosa, family Rosaceae. About 300 species of roses and thousands of hybrids are known. Many specimens are native to Asia, but there are a few species originating in Europe, North America, and Africa. Depending on the species, they can have upright, climbing, or creeping growth. They can grow between 0.3 and 5 m and have spiny stems with alternating leaves. During the vegetative growth period, they can flower once or several times. The fruits are called rose hips and are bright red. They can be abundant in some species, but absent...

Magnolia

Magnolia is a genus of shrubs comprising about 210 species. It belongs to the subfamily Magnolioideae, in the family Magnoliaceae. The name of the plant comes from the name of the French botanist Pierre Magnol. Magnolias are predominantly found in East and Southeast Asia, but can also be found in North America. Magnolia forms a pyramidal crown and has dark green oval-shaped leaves that are covered with a layer of wax. The leaves are arranged alternately on the branches. It has brown or grey bark, which is smooth when the plant is young. As the plant reaches maturity, it acquires...

Fir tree

The fir tree (Abies) is a member of the Pinaceae family, which includes about 48-56 species of coniferous tree plants, mainly found in mountainous areas of temperate climates. They are massive trees, can reach heights of up to 80 m, with trunk diameters between 0.5 and 4 m at maturity. Species of the genus Abies differ from the other genera of the Pinaceae family by the appearance of the acicular leaves, which are less pointed and are arranged on the branch in the same plane.

Arborvitae

Arborvitae, also known as Thuja, is a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs in the Cupressaceae family, native to North America and eastern Asia. They are evergreen plants that can grow from 3 to 60 m tall. Most species have straight trunks covered with fibrous, reddish-brown bark. They are monoecious plants: the female cones are ovoid or oblong with 8-12 scales. They incorporate small, flattened seeds. The male cones are small, inaccessible, located towards the tips of the branches. They are ornamental trees, planted in gardens and parks. They can be found as solitary specimens or in groups, but especially...

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Cypress

Chamaecyparis (cypress) is a genus of coniferous trees in the Cupressaceae family, native to eastern Asia and North America. They are medium to large trees, up to 20-70 m tall. The branches are generally flattened, arranged in a single plane. They have two types of leaves: acicular – in young specimens and scaly – in trees older than one year. The cones are globular and have 8-14 scales containing 2-4 seeds. They are planted as ornamental trees in parks and gardens, as solitary specimens, or in groups. Some species can be pruned as hedges.

Cherry laurel

Prunus laurocerasus is a species native to the southern region of Europe and Asia, appreciated and cultivated for ornamental purposes in many regions of the globe. It belongs to the order Rosales, family Rosaceae, genus Prunus. Its ornamental value is due to its vigorous appearance, persistent and shiny leaves, white flowers and decorative round fruit. It has become a popular species among the population due to its adaptability to pruning, which makes it suitable for hedgerows.

Outdoor Ornamental Plants

Outdoor ornamental plants are an important component of the environment, because, in addition to the aesthetic factor (beautifying outdoor spaces, urban areas, etc.), they present multiple benefits, respectively: they reduce the atmospheric pollution, they grow well on certain lands that are not suitable for agriculture, create a more favorable climate for people’s health, etc. Thus, knowing the biological and ecological characteristics, as well as the diseases/pests that can affect them, are essential aspects that are the basis of a healthy growth and development of the plants, contributing at the same time to maintaining and emphasizing their ornamental qualities.

Maple

The genus Acer (maple) comprises 110 species of trees and shrubs, native to Asia, Europe, North America, and North Africa. The species are decorative in habit and foliage. The leaves are deciduous, oppositely arranged, and palmate or pinnate in shape. The flowers are yellowish-green and of no decorative interest, and the fruits are disarming, in some species beautifully colored, decorative.

Linden

Tilia is a genus of plants belonging to the family Tiliaceae and comprises about 30 species of leafy, flowering trees that are predominantly found in the northern hemisphere in temperate climates. Most species are tall trees, reaching 20-40 m tall, with cordate leaves. They are hermaphroditic species, with female and male flowers on the same plant. Lime trees are decorative outdoor trees and are found in parks and gardens, as solitary specimens, or in groups and alignments. They are slow-growing in their early years, after which they grow quite rapidly and have a longevity of about 200 years.

Rhododendron

Rhododendron is a genus in the family Ericaceae, comprising about 1000 species of woody plants native to southern and eastern Asia. They are shrubby and semi-shrubby and can have drooping or persistent foliage. The outdoor species, which are tolerant of mild winters, are suitable for planting in parks and gardens and are prized for their rich foliage and decorative, fragrant flowers.

Hydrangea

Hydrangea (Hydrangea) is a genus comprising 70-75 species of flowering plants in the Saxifragaceae family, native to Asia and America. Most are shrubs 1-3 m tall, some grow as small trees, and others are vines reaching up to 30 m tall. They may have evergreen or deciduous foliage. All temperate species have drooping leaves. They are common ornamental plants in gardens and parks, as single specimens or in groups. The name of the genus ‘Hydrangea’ comes from Greek and means ‘water pot’, referring to the shape of the seed capsules.

Boxwood

Boxwood is a genus in the Buxaceae family comprising about 70 species of shrubs and dwarf trees, native to southern Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Most are specific to tropical and subtropical climates, but there are also frost-resistant species. They grow between 2-12 m tall, have dense foliage and a compact shape. It can be pruned very well and is therefore often used for hedges.

Willow

The genus Salix, which comprises about 400 species of leafy trees and shrubs native to the cold temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. Their height differs according to species, from 6 cm (Salix herbacea) to 30-40 m (Salix alba, Salix babylonica). They have a thin, flexible, sap-laden bark containing a high percentage of salicylic acid. The roots are stoloniferous, hardy, they sprout very easily from the aerial parts of the plant in conditions of high humidity, so willows are very easy to propagate.

Euonymus

The genus Euonymus comprises several species of flowering, decorative shrubs, found in parks and gardens as solitary specimens, hedges, or even pots. They are prized for their persistent, deep green or variegated foliage. They originated in eastern Asia and have spread easily to parts of Europe. In the UK, some species are used to make spindles for spinning wool.

Catalpa

Catalpa (Catalpa) is a genus of flowering trees in the family Bignoniaceae, native to Central and North America and eastern Asia. It is specific to warm areas in subtropical and temperate climates. They are leafy trees, of size III-II. They grow up to 12-18 m tall, with a crown diameter of 6-12 m. They are planted as ornamental trees in parks and gardens. Can be found solitary or in groups and alignments. Wood is easy to process, which is why it is used to make certain pieces of furniture.

Birch

The birch (Betula L.) is a genus of deciduous trees of the Betulaceae family, native to northern temperate climates and widespread in the northern hemisphere. It is generally found in lowland and hilly areas. Most are medium to small trees. It has a graceful habit and a straight trunk with a whitish bark, which peels off in bands. They are planted as solitary trees or in groups. They are found in gardens and parks, contrasting with darker trees.

London plane tree

The Platanus (Platanus) is a genus of plants, the only one in the Platanaceae family, comprising 7 species of trees of the first size, up to 30-40 m tall. They are widespread in the northern hemisphere, originating in North America, southern Europe, and Asia. They are trees with a vigorous habit and a long life span. They are planted singly or in groups to decorate gardens and parks. They are preferred as street trees or in alleyways because of their highly decorative bark.

Carnations

Carnations are herbaceous, flowering plants belonging to the genus Dianthus. Most species are herbaceous, some are annuals or biennials. Carnations are native to the Mediterranean Basin and have been cultivated for about 2000 years. The name of the genus comes from ancient Greek, from the words ‘dios’=divine and ‘anthos’=flower. They are found in a variety of colors such as red, caramel, orange, purple, yellow, pink, white, cream, etc. They have thin leaves arranged on either side of the stem. Depending on the species, it flowers in spring, summer, or autumn. The flowers appear in bunches at the top of the...

Pine

The genus Pinus belongs to the family Pinaceae and includes both large tree species and shrubs. The persistent acicular leaves are specifically arranged 2, 3, or 5 in a membranous sheath.

Oak

The oak (Quercus) is a genus of the Fagaceae family, comprising about 600 species of deciduous trees, specific to the northern hemisphere. They are native to the Americas, Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, and are widespread in temperate and tropical areas. They grow spontaneously in deciduous and mixed forests or are planted in parks, gardens, as solitary specimens, or in groups and alignments.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus is a shrubby, flowering plant native to China and the Asia Minor Peninsula. The species name comes from the fact that it is often found in gardens in Syria. It can grow up to 2-4 m tall, has lobed, dark green leaves and flowers in summer-autumn. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, variously colored (pink, purple, white), with a reddish-brown spot in the center and yellowish-white stamens.

Lilac

Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a species of flowering shrub of the Oleaceae family, native to the hilly area of the Balkan Peninsula. More than 800 varieties of lilac are found in cultivation, with variously colored flowers. Grows as a tall shrub or multitulpinal dwarf tree, up to 6-7 m tall. The bark is grey, smooth on young branches, peeling on older branches. The leaves are simple, cordate, dark green, or bluish. They are arranged in opposite or spiral pairs. Blooms in April-May, forming tubular, purple-pale flowers. They grow clustered in dense panicles, 8-13 cm long. Fruits are dry, dehiscent capsules...

Lonicera

Lonicera is a genus of shrubby or climbing plants in the family Caprifoliaceae. They are native to North America, Europe, and Asia. They grow as climbing shrubs or climbers and can reach heights of up to 5 m. They have semi-evergreen foliage, with part of the leaves remaining on the plant in winter. The leaves are oppositely arranged, simple, oval, 3-8 cm long. Most species have fragrant inflorescences. Fruits are spherical or elongated, dark berries containing several seeds. They are planted in parks, gardens, as wall coverings, fences, or pergolas. In some parts of Asia, lonicera (L. japonica) is an...

Japanese cherry

Native to Asia, the Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata) grows as a third-largest tree, reaches a height of 10-15 m, and develops a very wide crown (up to 9 m in diameter in older trees). The leaves are oval, pointed, short serrate, 6-12 cm long. The flowers are grouped in 3-5 racemes, white, full, about 4 cm.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family. They are native to Asia and northern Europe. They are also known as bushes, daisies, autumn daisies. The name of the genus comes from the Greek words ‘chrysos’=gold and ‘anthemon’=flower. They are herbaceous perennials, growing in clumps in the form of bushes. Most species are annuals. They have straight stems on which leaves are alternately inserted. The leaves are lobed, with toothed, deep green edges. Chrysanthemums bloom in autumn and flower from September to December.

Lavender

Lavender belongs to the Lamiaceae family, well known for its aromatic and spicy species. The origin of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is thought to be in the Mediterranean Sea and India. Many species of this genus are cultivated in temperate climates because of the beneficial and ornamental properties of the plants and flowers.

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba or pagoda tree is a species that systematically belongs to the Gymnosperms group, making the transition to conifers. It is native to China, where it grows as a tree of the first growth stage. They are dioecious trees. In general, male specimens have a pyramidal crown, and females have a broad crown. Female trees form fruit in the form of false, fleshy drupes with an unpleasant smell when ripe. They are planted solitary or in groups as alley trees. Male trees are preferred. They are slow-growing in their youth, after which they grow quite fast.

Juniper

Juniper (Juniperus) is a genus in the Cupressaceae family, comprising about 55 species of coniferous trees and shrubs, native to the Northern Hemisphere and sub-equatorial Africa. They can also be found at higher altitudes, up to 4900 m, in Tibet and the Himalayas. They vary in height (from 1 to 40 m) and shape, with a columnar, strongly branched crown. The leaves are persistent, needle-shaped in young specimens and scaly in mature ones. They have monoecious and dioecious inflorescences, the cones are indehiscent, fleshy, fruit-like. They are found in parks and gardens, as solitary specimens, or in groups. Sudden species...

Albizia

Albizia is a genus comprising over 160 species of trees and shrubs of the subfamily Mimosoideae (family Fabaceae). The name of the genus comes from the name of the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, who first introduced the species Albizia julibrissin to Europe in the 18th century. Most of them are planted for ornamental purposes, but they are also used in furniture making, animal feed, and herbal medicine.

Tulip tree

The tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a species of tree in the genus Liriodendron, which belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to the southeastern part of North America. It grows as a tree of the size I, reaching up to 50 m tall. Flowering occurs in May-June, the flowers are solitary, large, upright. They are greenish-yellow, orange at the base, and tulip-shaped. The fruit develops in October, it is conical, formed of several carpels.

Paulownia

Paulownia tomentosa sin. Paulownia imperialis or “princess tree” is a leafy, flowering tree native to China and Japan. It grows to a height of 10-20 m and forms a large, wide crown with thick branches. It is very fast-growing, in optimal environmental conditions it can grow 3-5 meters tall per year. However, in our country, it is not very long-lived. The name of the species comes from the name of Duchess Anna Pavlovna of Russia, and the attribute ‘tomentosa’ refers to the pubescent, velvety leaves.

Photinia

Photinia x fraseri is an ornamental shrub, that belongs to the Rosaceae family and the genus Photinia. This species is generally used for hedges. Photinia x fraseri appeared from the cross between Photinia glabra and serratifolia. Plants of this genus are native to Asia and Central America. The leaves of these species are whole or serrated, alternately arranged. Most of the species in this genus have green leaves throughout the year, but there are species that lose their leaves once the intensity of the photosynthesis process decreases. Flowering takes place at the beginning of summer and the fruits are small,...

Ilex

Ilex (IIlex aquifolium) is a species of shrub in the Aquifoliaceae family, native to southwestern Europe, northern Africa, and southwest Asia. It is specific to shady areas in deciduous forests, and can rarely grow as a third-growth tree. It is easily adaptable to different environmental conditions and is preferred for replanting. Ilex is planted for decorative purposes in parks and gardens and is appreciated for its persistent foliage. The leaves are oval or oval-elongated, stiff, green, glossy on the upper side, and dull green on the lower side. The leaf margins are toothed and spiny. Female plants produce small, spherical,...

Viburnum

Viburnum is a genus comprising about 150-175 species of shrubs in the family Adoxaceae. They are native to temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere, with a few specimens from subtropical areas (Africa and South Asia). Species in cold temperate climates have deciduous foliage, whereas in warm temperate species it is persistent. It is used ornamentally to decorate parks and gardens. The bark of some species is used in herbal medicine, in the treatment of certain diseases. In Russia and Ukraine, Viburnum is a shrub of cultural value.

Ornamental Chestnut

Aesculus (chestnut) is a genus comprising about 24 species of trees and shrubs of the Sapindaceae family, native to Europe, Asia, and North America. They can grow up to 30 m tall and form a thick, globular canopy. They are vigorous growing trees, especially after 2-3 years, and have a longevity of about 150 years. They are of great decorative value, being found in parks, gardens, as solitary specimens, in groups or in rows.

Clematis

Clematis is a genus comprising about 300 species of ornamental plants in the Ranunculaceae family. They are native to Europe and Asia. In some regions, some species are considered invasive. The name of the genus comes from ancient Greek, “klematis” referring to a climbing plant. They are found in gardens and parks, on walls, fences, or structures, and are highly prized for the openness of their foliage and abundance of flowers. It has been grown as a decorative plant since the 17th century (China), and in Europe since the 18th century.

Tree of Judah

The “Judas tree”, Cercis siliquastrum, is a species of dwarf tree native to southern Europe and western Asia. It belongs to the Leguminosae family and grows to a height of 12 m tall and 10 m wide. It has an irregular stem and forms a broad, strongly branched crown. The leaves are broad, kidney-shaped, and rounded.

Wisteria

Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), native to eastern Asia and the eastern United States. The genus comprises about 10 species of climbing, woody-stemmed plants, most of which are ornamental. They can grow up to 20 m tall and spread over areas up to 10 m wide. They are found in parks and gardens, covering columns, supports, walls, and pergolas. The largest wisteria in the world is found in Siera Madre, California, was planted in 1894 and measures about 0.4 ha. The genus was named by botanist Thomas Nuttall in memory of Dr. Caspar...

Hyacinth

Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) is a perennial, ornamental plant native to the Mediterranean, but has spread throughout the world. It belongs to the order Asparagales, family Liliaceae. The genus Hyacinthus comprises about 30 herbaceous species with tunicate bulbs. The plant can reach 40 cm in height, with linear leaves 15 to 25 cm long. The flowers can have various colors: purple, violet, white, pink, peach, blue, red, yellow, and orange, clustered 5 – 10 (in some hybrids even more) supported by a thick, juicy stem (10-25 cm) and are strongly and pleasantly fragrant.

Common privet

The Common privet is frequently cultivated for ornamental purposes due to its semi-dispersed leaves, flowers grouped in rich panicles, and decorative black globular fruits. It belongs to the Oleaceae family, genus Ligustrum. The maximum height of the shrubs is approx. 5 m, stems are often branched, bushy in appearance. The leaves are 3-6 cm long, with a sharp, semi-persistent tip (some remain on the branches even in the cold season).

Bamboo

Bamboo is part of the Poaceae family, the genus Bamboo and it is an arborescent plant, also known as the “iron tree”. The Bambusoideae subfamily includes woody and herbaceous bamboo species, with 1570 species identified in 111 different genera. Bamboos grow in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and Latin America, extending to the north or south of the United States or central China. They also grow in northern Australia.

Honey locust

Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous tree native to southeastern North America. It is fast-growing and deeply rooted. The stem is upright, with greyish bark. The branches have reddish spines, which then turn brown. Leaves are pinnate-compound with small leaflets, turning yellow in autumn. The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, grouped in pendulous racemes, fragrant and honey-like. Fruits are 30-40 cm long, twisted, reddish-brown, remaining on branches in winter.

Black locust

The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family, native to North America. It was introduced to Europe in 1601 by the French royal gardeners Jean Robin and Vespasien Robin, from whom the genus derives its name. It is a second-growth tree that can grow to a height of 25-30 m and has a longevity of about 100 years. The bark of the trunk has numerous cracks, the crown is irregularly shaped and the young branches have thorns.

Elm

The elm (genus Ulmus), of the family Ulmaceae, comprises several species of leafy trees native to central Asia. The genus dates back 20 million years. Over time, they have spread to the northern hemisphere, temperate and tropical-mountainous areas of Europe and North America. Most species are first-growth trees that can grow up to 30 m tall, with a plant diameter of 10-15 m; they have broad crowns and straight trunks.

Dogwood

Dogwood, also known as Cornus is a genus of plants in the Cornaceae family, native to temperate and cool temperate climates of Europe, Asia, and North America. They grow as small trees or shrubs with deciduous foliage. They are flowering plants, the inflorescences look different from one species to another. They are planted in parks and gardens for ornamental purposes, as solitary specimens or in groups. In Eastern Europe, Cornus mas is cultivated for its edible fruits, used in various dishes. Their wood has a high density and is used to make small objects that require strong wood. Horn bark...

Campsis radicans

Campsis radicans is a vine native to North America. It has adventitious roots with which it supports itself and is fast-growing and can reach up to 12 m tall. The leaves are compound leaves. It is particularly decorative with large, bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers grouped in terminal clusters.

Brugmansia

Brugmansia (Brugmansia arborea), popularly called ” angel’s trumpet”, is a shrub native to South America (Ecuador, Chile, Colombia). The plant can be grown both in pots and in the garden. In the wild, it can reach a height of 3-8 meters.

Forsythia

Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants in the Oleaceae family, native to East Asia and Southeast Europe. They are leafy shrubs, 1-3 m tall. The tendrils have rough, grey-brown bark. The leaves are simple, oppositely arranged. They are deciduous, lanceolate, with slightly serrate margins. They are green, becoming alder in autumn. Forsythia blooms in early spring before the leaves develop. It is a decorative shrub in flowers and habit, planted solitary or in groups in parks and gardens. It is also found in the form of hedges.

Japanese quince

Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rosaceae family. It grows to a height of 1 m and forms thorny branches. The leaves are oval, broad, 3-5 cm, stipellate. They are often fasciculate. Flowering is early, in March-April, before the foliage is fully developed. The flowers are sessile, red in color, growing in clusters of 2-4 or solitary. The fruits are small (4-5 cm), globose, and yellowish. They have a specific fragrance. They are planted solitary, in groups, massed, or as hedges. They are found in parks and gardens, being appreciated for the beauty of...

Tulip

Tulips (genus Tulipa) – flowering herbaceous perennials, known for their large, colorful spring flowers. Part of the Liliaceae family, they are bulbous (underground bulb) plants. They are native to Central Asia and southern Europe, having been cultivated in Persia since the 10th century. They were brought and naturalized in Europe, from the Ottoman Empire, since the 16th century. They flower in spring and early spring, becoming one of the symbols of the season. In summer, after the flowers have faded, they enter a dormant period, the aerial parts of the plant withering completely. Tulips are flowers that are appreciated all...

Phlox

Phlox is a genus of perennial or annual plants, comprising about 60 species, in the family Polemoniaceae. They are herbaceous, flowering plants native to North America and Siberia. They have a wide distribution, from steppe and forest areas to alpine tundra. Some species, such as Phlox paniculata, grow upright and have straight stems. Other species (e.g. Phlox subulata) are crawling and small. In some species, the stems become woody over time. Most species grow spontaneously, sometimes crawling specimens are planted as ground covers. The name of the genus comes from Greek and means “flame”, referring to the bright color of...

Rowan

The Rowan belongs to the Rosaceae plant family and the genus Sorbus, which includes tree and shrub species. The ornamental value of rowan species is due to the flowers grouped in multiflora corymbs, the bright red, orange, yellow, and brown fruit, and the simple or compound leaves.

Lilies

Lilies belong to the genus Lilium, which includes up to 100 species of flowering plants, originating from Asia, Europe and North America. Lilies are perennial plants, with a straight stem, with heights between 60 and 180 cm, depending on the species. It forms scaly bulbs in the soil. The leaves are long, lanceolate, green, and the flowers are large, variously colored and intensely or discreetly fragrant.

Gladioli

Gladioli (Gladiolus spp.) are perennial plants belonging to the genus Gladiolus, family Iridaceae. The Gladiolus genus includes approximately 300 plant species, most of which are native to South Africa. The stem is straight, unbranched, on which narrow, sword-shaped leaves are attached. The flowers are funnel-shaped and are found on one side of the stem. The color of the flowers is very varied, gladioli with shades of pink, red, purple, yellow, orange or variegated can be found. The reproductive organ is a tuberose bulb (corm), which forms in the soil. It is slightly flattened, spherical, of different sizes.

American sweetgum

Liquidimbar straciflua, popularly called the American sweetgum tree or the satin-walnut, is a size I tree originating from North America. It forms a pyramidal crown and has deeply furrowed trunk and branch bark. The leaves are palmately lobed, glossy on the topside and pubescent on the axils of the veins and on the underside. The flowers are greenish-yellow, they appear at the end of spring (May), and the globular fruits have numerous spikey capsules.

Freesia

Freesia (Freesia x hybrida) is a perennial herbaceous plant, which is part of the Iridaceae family, native to central and southern Africa. The species Freesia x hybrida resulted from the crossing of 4 species from the Freesia genus: Freesia refracta, Freesia leichtlinii, Freesia aurea and Freesia armstrongii. The flowers are varied and brightly colored: white, cream, blue, yellow, orange, red, purple, etc. The fruit is a capsule containing reddish-brown seeds.

Jasmine tobacco

Nicotiana alata, popularly called Jasmine tobacco, is a herbaceous, perennial plant that is part of the Solanaceae family. The plant has a more or less branched stem and has a height of up to 100 cm. The leaves are large, oblong-lanceolate covered with glandular hairs (like the stem). The flowers are tubular, pleasantly scented, colored mostly white, but they can also be yellow, green, pink or red. Most varieties open their flowers only at night and on cloudy days.

Petunias

Petunias are perennial herbaceous plants, but cultivated as annual plants. They are part of the Petunia genus, which includes approximately 35 species of flowering plants, native to South America. Petunias are some of the most popular garden plants, often grown in pots, planters, hanging baskets or directly in the ground.

Hebe

Hebe (Hebe spp.) is a group of shrubs native to New Zealand, belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. They are perennial shrubs, with a compact shape and persistent foliage that is decorative thanks to the color of the foliage and flowers. They are found both outdoors (in the garden) and as potted. The leaves have various colors, namely green, purple, blue-green, brown and gray, and the flowers can be red, pink, white, purple or blue.

Florentine Iris

The Florentine Iris has been known and used for over 2000 years. Of the 100 species, some are considered to be aromatic, some medicinal, and others decorative. Iris florentina is an aromatic prospect species, representing an important source of raw material for the fine fragrance and cosmetic industries (powder, toothpaste, soaps), being the species richest in irons, violet-flavoured substances.

Hornbeam

Hornbeam (Carpinus) is a genus of deciduous trees in the Betulaceae family, native to North America, Europe, and Asia. They are widespread in the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere. Most species are found in China. They are medium to large trees, up to 30 m tall. They are planted in parks and gardens, singly or in groups. It is often used for fences and green walls. Hornbeam is a hardwood used to make musical instruments, tools, flooring, and chess pieces.

Tree of heaven

Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven) is a leafy, flowering tree of the genus Ailanthus. It is native to China. It grows to the second height, has a trailing root, and forms a rare, globular crown. It has a straight trunk with smooth bark. It has thick, pubescent branches. The leaves are deciduous and large on young trees over 1 m long. It can be planted solitary or in rows along alleys. They are also planted to support sloping land at risk of landslides. They are fast-growing and strong draining trees. However, they have low longevity.

Ornamental onion

Ornamental onion is a perennial flowering species. Perennial flowering species are the most numerous group of plants found in parks and gardens. They develop their biological cycle over several years.

Everlasting flowers

The genus Helichrysum comprises about 600 species of Everlasting flowers, originating from Australia, Africa (244 species from Southern Africa), Europe, Asia. They have durable and hardy inflorescences, beautifully and variously colored. The best-known species is Helichrysum bracteatum, with the popular names ‘Strawflower’, ‘ Immortelle’, ‘Paper Daisy’ or ‘Everlasting Gold’.

Damask rose

The Damask rose (Rosa spp. ) is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. They are cultivated for their aesthetic appearance, their flowers being considered the most beautiful in the world. Besides their aesthetic role, rose flowers (petals) are used for the preparation of cosmetics, syrups, jams, oils, etc. Not every subspecies can be grown for this purpose and the most important subspecies of roses for petals are Rosa rugosa, Rosa damascena, and Rosa centifolia.

Calluna

Calluna (Calluna vulgaris), popularly known as common heather, belongs to the botanical family Ericaceae, genus Calluna. It is an evergreen perennial species, loved for its dense, colorful bushy appearance. It flowers profusely and the small flowers persist for a long time on the branches. It is grown both in the ground in gardens, courtyards and parks, and in pots or planters on terraces, balconies, or indoors.

Hollyhock

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a species of perennial plant with low longevity, native to China, belonging to the botanical family Malvaceae, genus Alcea. It is cultivated in many regions of the world as an annual or biennial plant, due to the appearance of its brightly colored and large flowers, its vigor, and its height of up to 2 m, exceptionally even 3 m.

Deutzia

Deutzia is a genus comprising about 60 species of flowering shrubs in the family Hydrangeaceae. They are native to Central and East Asia, Central America, and Europe. Most species (approx. 50) are found in China. The name of the genus comes from the name of the 18th-century Dutch botanist Johann van der Deutz. Because of its rich flowering, it is planted ornamentally in parks and gardens, as single specimens or in groups, sometimes even as hedges.

Rock garden

A rockery is an artificially landscaped area in the garden, which is based on the association of lithic elements with plants specific to the alpine vegetation zone, with the aim of creating a rustic look. The origin of rock gardens is in East Asia. In China and Japan, the technique of rock gardens has been practiced for hundreds of years and has a symbolic role. It is only since the 20th century that gardeners and plant collectors have shown interest in these gardens. Since 1919, books and articles on rock gardens have been published in the UK.

Elderflower Ornamental

Elderflower (Sambucus) is a genus of flowering plants in the Adoxaceae family. They are shrubs native to temperate and subtropical areas of the northern hemisphere. They reach heights of up to 10 m, forming thick, grey-green branches. The leaves are oppositely arranged on the branches, are pinnate, and consist of a variable number of leaflets with a serrate margin. Flowering occurs in late spring. Produces small, white flowers grouped in umbelliform, cymes. The fruits are berries, appear towards the end of summer, and have different colors depending on the species. It can be planted for ornamental purposes, as single plants...

Spiraea

Spiraea (meadowsweets) is a genus comprising about 80-100 species of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are native to the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere. Most species are found in eastern Asia. They are deciduous shrubs, the leaves grow alternate and are arranged spirally. They are lanceolate in shape and have a serrated, sometimes slightly lobed edge. Flowering differs from species to species, some species flower in spring, others in mid-summer. They are planted for ornamental purposes, in parks and gardens, as solitary specimens, in groups, massed, like hedges. Because of its salicylate content, it is used to extract...

Symphoricarpos

Symphoricarpos is a restricted genus comprising about 15 species of shrubs in the family Caprifoliaceae. Most are native to North and Central America, Symphoricarpos sinensis being the only species with origins in western China. They are shrubs that grow up to 2 m tall, with slender, upright branches. They are planted ornamentally in parks and gardens as hedges, but also as solitary specimens or clumps of bushes. The name of the genus comes from ancient Greek and means “fruit borne together”, referring to the raceme arrangement of the fruit.

Zephyranthes

Zephyranthes, popularly known as “enchanted lily” or “chamber lily”, is a genus of plants native to the Western Hemisphere, cultivated for ornamental purposes, comprising over 70 species and numerous hybrids. The plants vary in height from 8 to 30-40 cm and flower from summer until the first frost. The flowers consist of 6 identical petals and are pink, purple, red, yellow, and white. The leaves are glossy, light green, lance-shaped, and thin. The bulbs can flower several times in a year, especially after a period of heavy rain.

Ornamental hazel

The ornamental hazel is a broad-leaved shrub species (rarely a tree up to 10-20 m tall), belonging to the genus Corylus of the Betulaceae family. It has round or semi-round leaves with irregular margins (serrate) and pointed tips. The pendulous flower buds of the male flowers can easily be seen in early spring, before the leaves appear. The fruits are achenes with woody skin and an edible core.

Common hawthorn

Common hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) belongs to the plant order Rosales, family Rosaceae, genus Crataegus. The genus comprises mostly shrubs, but also some tree species. The shoots are usually spiny, the leaves are lobed and pinnate, and the flowers are arranged in multiflora corymbs (bouquets). Fruits are small, 1-5 stone clusters. Characteristically, dried calyx remnants can be seen at the top of the fruit. Over the years, many species of produce have been identified (more than 300), respectively, as a result of crossbreeding, many hybrid species have been obtained.

Osage orange

Osage orange (Maclura pomifera), it is a small, thorny ornamental tree belonging to the Moraceae family. It is native to the south-central United States. The tree can reach a height of up to 15 metres. Initially, the shoots are green, then turn dark brown and form straight, strong thorns. The leaves are oval, simple, alternate. The fruit secretes a whitish latex when cut or damaged. Although they have a pleasant, fragrant smell, the fruit is not edible. The Osage orange can be used to form a hedge when planted in a row, forming an effective barrier. The wood is resistant and...

Hosta

Hosta is a genus of herbaceous perennials in the Asparagaceae family, native to northeast Asia. They are plants that grow from rhizomes or stolons. It grows as a bush, consisting of large (3-45 cm long and 2-30 cm wide), lanceolate or ovate leaves. The foliage is green in most species, and in some, it has a bluish tinge and glossy appearance. The inflorescences are racemes, consisting of a slender, lignified stem on which the pendulous flowers are arranged. They are white, lilac, or purple in color and odorless. The genus was named in honor of the Austrian botanist Nicholas Thomas...

Cotinus

Cotinus is a genus of ornamental shrubs in the Anacardiaceae family, the best-known species being Cotinus coggygria. Cotinus coggygria, also popularly called smoke bush, is a large, vigorous shrub that can grow up to 5 m, with green, elliptic-obovate, deciduous leaves that turn pinkish-orange in autumn. Inflorescences are clustered in large panicles with small, inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers. In the fruiting phase (June-July) they become feathery, very decorative, at first pink, then greyish. The fruit is a small, dry drupe. It is used alone, in groups, or as part of massifs.

Pomegranate

The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a small shrub or tree (max. 10 m tall), belonging to the botanical family Lythraceae, genus Punica, order Myrtales. It is a species native to south-eastern Europe and Asia, currently cultivated for its fruit in most regions with mild climates. It has simple, deciduous (in some regions the leaves are semi-evergreen), glossy, thick, elongated, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are terminal, solitary or in groups of two or three, red. The fruit (pomegranate) is similar to the apple in shape and appearance, up to 12-13 cm in diameter. The skin is hard, at first green, then...

English dogwood

English dogwood (Philadelphus coronarius), also known as sweet mock orange, is native to Southern Europe and the Caucasus. It is a medium-large shrub, 2-3 m tall, with deciduous, oblong-pointed leaves. It is decorative thanks to the appearance of its foliage, but especially to its flowers. It blooms in May-June. The flowers are cream-white, very fragrant, grouped 5-7 in a raceme.

Lily of the valley

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant, originating in Europe and Asia. Lily of the valley is also popularly called ‘May bells’. The leaves are petiolate, elliptical, green, located at the base of the plant. The flowers are small, white or occasionally pink, strongly scented, grouped in terminal racemes. The flowers are campanulate (bell-shaped) and have 6 short petals that curve outward.

Daffodils

Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) are perennial plants that belong to the Amaryllidaceae family, originating from Central and Western Europe. They have an ovoid, pyriform bulb in the soil. The leaves are linear, cylindrical, with a pointed tip, green or blue-green. The flowers have a trumpet shape, are variously colored and can be straight, upwards oriented, or pendent. The fruit is a capsule.

Autumn crocus

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), is a plant species from the Colchicaceae family and over time it has received several names such as meadow saffron, or naked ladies. It is a plant species that resembles the crocus species from the Iridaceae family. Despite the name “meadow saffron”, it is not the source of saffron, as that is obtained from Crocus Sativus.

Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster is a genus of plants in the Rosaceae family, native to Asia, North Africa and Europe. Most of the species in this genus are shrubs, varying in the aspect of the shoots, leaves, flowers, but also in the overall shape. The shoots are dimorphic, the long ones ensure the growth and the decorative shape, and the short ones bear the flowers. The leaves are alternate, ovate and the fruit is small, bean-shaped and can be pink, red or even brown.

Dahlia

Dahlia is part of the genus with the same name (Dahlia), being a herbaceous, perennial species, originating in Central America. The genus Dahlia includes approximately 15 perennial species with tuberous roots and fistulous stems. Dahlia shows great variability in size, color, shape and type of flowers. The leaves are pinnately lobed, intense green. Dahlia flowers are large, the colors are varied, and they appear from June until the end of autumn.

Barberry

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a species that can reach 2.5 m in height. It is a bush with arched branches with 1-2 cm trifurcated thorns. The leaves are caducous, elliptic-obovate, with an obtuse tip, 2-4 cm long, with a narrow base and a finely serrated edge. The yellow flowers are grouped in pendent racemes of 4-6 cm. The fruit is a red-purple berry. This species is the intermediate host for the fungus Puccinia graminis (black rust).

Lacy phacelia

Lacy phacelia (Phacelia tenacetifolia) is a species of annual plants native to North America, belonging to the botanical genus Phacelia. It is cultivated on a large scale for beekeeping purposes, phacelia honey being more and more appreciated and popular. In addition, lacy phacelia is cultivated as an ornamental plant in yards, gardens and parks, respectively as a fodder plant or as a green fertilizer. Being a plant that covers the soil well and overwhelms weeds, it is often sown for the biological control of unwanted vegetation, as well as for the purpose of improving the quality of the soil.

Snowdrops

Snowdrops are part of the Amaryllidaceae family, a genus of bulbous plants. The common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis), is the best known species of the genus Galanthus. This species presents a pyriform bulb in the ground. The leaves are green, linear and the flowers are solitary, elongated, white.

Pampas grass

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a perennial ornamental plant, which is part of the Poaceae family. Pampas grass is native to South America, including the Pampas region, after which it is named. Pampas grass is distinguished by its inflorescence in the form of a bushy panicle, of different colors: purple, pink, cream, white-silver. At maturity, it reaches a height of up to 3 meters and has a fast growth, forming large and dense bushes. The leaves are long, thin, dark green, with a sharp edge.

Sumac

Sumac species (genus Rhus) are cultivated for ornamental purposes and for ecological purposes (stabilizing steep slopes, ecological reconstruction). The very large leaves and the colorful and persistent fruit inflorescences give them a special ornamental value. Due to these characteristics, the sumac has been planted in parks, gardens and tree lines in most countries with a temperate climate.

Plectranthus

Plectranthus is a genus of the Lamiaceae family, comprising approximately 350 species of annual plants, evergreen perennials, semi-succulents and shrubs from Africa, Madagascar, Asia and Australia. The Plectranthus species have straight, upwards oriented stems, the leaves are oval or round, reaching a maximum length of 10 cm. The inflorescences are straight spikes and abundant flowering occurs in summer.

Shrubby cinquefoil

Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa) is a shrub species from the Rosaceae family, native to northern areas (North America, Canada). The genus Potentilla includes approximately 300 species of annual herbaceous plants. Potentilla fruticosa has ornamental and decorative value thanks to its leaves and flowers. The leaves are elliptical, unevenly compound, dark green, and the flowers are yellow, solitary.

Scarlet Firethorn

Scarlet Firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea) is a shrub that is part of the Rosaceae family, originating from southern Europe and Asia Minor. It forms a straight bush with a height of 2-3 m, it has branches with thorns, oval-lanceolate leaves, 2-4 cm long, shiny and dark green. In addition to the flowers, its ornamental qualities are accentuated by the abundant, red-orange, spherical 5-6 mm fruits.

Common zinnia

Zinnia elegans, popularly called Common zinnia (elegant zinnia), is an annual, herbaceous plant that is part of the Zinnia genus, Compositae (Asteraceae) family. It is one of the most famous species of the Zinnia genus and has been used to create numerous varieties. Each branch of the stem ends with a calathidium (inflorescence), which is made up of small tubular flowers and large ligulate flowers, variously colored (pink, purple, yellow, orange, white, red, green, etc.). The flower heads can be simple or twisted, depending on the disposition of the ligulate flowers.

Gazania

Gazania (Gazania spp.) – is a species of flowering plants, belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to South Africa. Gazania is cultivated as a perennial plant in areas with a warm climate and as an annual plant in areas with a colder climate. Due to its vibrant and diverse colors, it is a suitable plant for landscaping gardens, being also easy to care for.

Marigold

Marigolds (Tagetes sp.) are annual herbaceous plants native to America that belong to the Asterales order, the Asteraceae botanical family. Due to the beautifully colored flowers and the low demands regarding the environmental conditions, the marigolds have been introduced over time in most countries with a temperate climate, and not only. It decorates parks, gardens, terraces, roundabouts and street edges throughout the summer.

Japanese skimmia

Skimmia japonica, also popularly called ‘Japanese skimmia‘, is an ornamental shrub with persistent leaves, native to Japan, China and Southeast Asia. Skimmia has a slow growth, but it can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. It stands out for its rich, evergreen, dark-colored foliage and fragrant, white flowers.

Abelia

Abelia (Abelia spp.) is a shrub that is part of the Abelia genus, Caprifoliaceae family. The genus includes approximately 30 species of shrubs. It stands out for its thin branches, which bear oval, slightly pointed, dark green leaves, which change their shade to yellow-brown or nuances of red and orange, with the arrival of autumn. The flowers are bell-shaped, found in shades of white or light pink, pleasantly scented.

Mahonia

Mahonia (Mahonia spp.) is an ornamental, evergreen shrub, which is part of the Berberidaceae family, originating from the North and Central America and Asia. The mahonia stands out for its yellow inflorescences, as well as its evergreen foliage, the overall appearance of the plant and its dark blue fruits.

Impatiens

Impatiens (Impatiens spp.) is a perennial species, originally from Africa, New Guinea, which is part of the Balsaminaceae family. Although it is normally a perennial species in tropical areas, Impatiens is often cultivated as an annual plant, its special ornamental characteristics, namely the variously colored flowers (white, red, pink, purple, violet, yellow), being highly appreciated and used in various landscaping projects (decoration of parks, gardens, terraces, curbs, etc.). It can be grown both as a plant in the garden and in flowerpots/containers, and it can be sheltered indoors during the cold season.

Astilbe

Astilbe (Astilbe spp.) are perennial herbaceous plants, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family, originating from Asia. They are often found in gardens and parks, being cherished for their panicle-type inflorescences, variously colored (they can have shades of red, pink, purple, white), supported by tall and rigid stems.

Weigela

Weigela (Weigela spp.) is a decorative shrub with flowers, which is part of the Caprifoliaceae family, originating from Asia. It can be easily cultivated in gardens and parks, having minimal requirements regarding the environmental factors. Weigela stands out for its funnel-shaped flowers, light pink, white or red depending on the cultivar.

Pansies

Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) are perennial, herbaceous plants, native to Europe and Asia, belonging to the Violaceae family. Although they are normally perennial plants, most often they are grown as annual or biennial plants (in areas with a warmer climate). They can be grown both as plants in flowerpots/containers and in the garden.

Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a herbaceous plant, originally from Central and North America, which is part of the Rudbeckia genus, Asteraceae family. The genus includes approximately 20-30 species of perennial, annual or biennial plants. It is appreciated for its daisy-like flowers, being usually found in gardens and parks, or as a potted plant. Black-eyed Susan is also cultivated as a plant for cut flowers or for floral arrangements.

Lisianthus

Lisianthus (Eustoma russelianum prev. Eustoma grandiflorum) is a herbaceous, perennial plant that is part of the Gentianaceae family, which is frequently cultivated as an annual or biennial plant. It is highly appreciated in floral arrangements. In the first stage, lisianthus grows in the form of a rosette of leaves, and later it forms the floral stems, which are 40-80 cm long. The stems are more or less branched in the upper part and have green-blue, sessile leaves, oppositely-arranged.

Lantana camara

Lantana camara is a species of decorative shrubs with flowers, which is part of the Verbenaceae family, originating from Central and South America. Lantana camara can be grown in gardens and parks only in areas with a warmer climate, while in areas with a cold climate, it is suitable for flowerpots and containers, and should be sheltered indoors during the cold season.

Annual honesty

Lunaria annua, also popularly called Honesty or Annual honesty, is a herbaceous, biennial plant that is part of the Brassicaceae family. In the first year, it forms a rosette of leaves, while the purple flowers and pods containing the seeds appear the following year. The pods are called siliques and are green at first, then the color changes, along with that of the seeds. The decorative element of Annual honesty is represented by the seed pods that dry completely and remain on the plant. These are actually light-white membranes, which do not have a perfectly round shape, but rather are...

Dense blazing star

Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bulbs, which is part of the Asteraceae family, originating from North America. The plant stands out for its unusual, small, star-like flowers, arranged around a long and straight spiral. The flowers are purple, but there are cultivars with white or pink flowers.

Myosotis

Myosotis (Myosotis spp.) popularly called forget-me-not, is an annual, biennial or perennial herbaceous plant, originating in North America and Eurasia. The flowers are small and decorative, made up of 5 blue, white or pink petals, grouped in an inflorescence in which the main axis carries a single flower at the top. Myosotis can be grown in gardens (to cover the ground) or in flowerpots and planters.

Snapdragon

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a perennial herbaceous plant, often cultivated as an annual plant, which is part of the genus Antirrhinum, being native to Southern Europe, North Africa and America. It is often cultivated in gardens, along curbs, in green spaces or in planters. The flowers are decorative, grouped in raceme inflorescences, in a wide variety of colors: red, yellow, white, pink, orange, etc.

Great masterwort

Great masterwort (Astrantia major) is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the genus of the same name, to the Apiaceae family and it is native to Europe and Western Asia. Great masterwort is often found on mountain meadows, pastures and in the forest area, but it can also be cultivated in the garden, next to curbs or in parks. The plants can also be used in floral arrangements or as cut flowers.

Evergreen candytuft

Evergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a perennial herbaceous plant, also called perennial candytuft, native to southern Europe. The plants have a bushy appearance and are often found in gardens, for ground cover, next to curbs or in rockeries, but they can also grow in pots or containers.

Hellebore

Hellebores (Helleborus spp.) are perennial, evergreen herbaceous plants that belong to the Helleborus genus and to the Ranunculaceae family. The plants are cultivated because of their palmate, dark green leaves and their large, cup-shaped flowers, made up of 5 sepals similar to petals, variously colored, which can persist for several months.

Chocolate vine

Akebia quinata, popularly called chocolate vine, is a perennial plant, originally from Southeast Asia, especially from Japan, Korea and China. The name chocolate vine is given by the dark purple flowers, as well as by the delicate chocolate scent of the flowers. The flowers begin to appear at the beginning of spring. The leaves are palmate, oval, dark green, and the flowers made up of 3 petals are arranged in bunches. Each flower cluster bears both female and male flowers.

Egyptian starcluster

Pentas lanceolata, also popularly called Egyptian starcluster, is an annual or perennial plant, originally from East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This species belongs to the Rubiaceae family, which also includes ornamental species such as Gardenia or species with economic value such as the Coffee Plant. It is a decorative plant thanks to its flowers. The flowers form at the top of the branches and are arranged in bouquets. They are made up of 5 petals, variously colored: red, pink, purple, white.

Heartleaf Bergenia

Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia) is a perennial, rhizomatous plant, originating in Asia. Bergenia is a decorative both thanks to its flowers and leaves, being cultivated in gardens, as a plant for covering the ground, next to curbs, in rockeries, etc. The leaves are large, cordiform, often with wavy edges, and the flowers can be pink, red or white.

Crepe-myrtle

Crepe-myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a tree or shrub which is ornamental thanks to its flowers, leaves and overall appearance, originating in Asia. It can reach a height of 6 meters and is often used in landscaping, gardens, parks, being resistant to pollution.

Asian bleeding-heart

Asian bleeding-heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is a perennial herbaceous plant, originally from East Asia. The plant has a moderate growth, reaching up to 90 cm in height. The pink or white flowers hang on arched stems and look like earrings. Asian bleeding-heart is often grown in gardens and parks, planted directly in the soil, but it can also be grown in flowerpots.

Mountain-laurel

Kalmia latifolia, also popularly called Mountain-laurel or Calico-bush, is a shrub with persistent leaves, originally from North America. It has a relatively slow growth, at maturity taking the form of a dense shrub. Kalmia latifolia is a decorative plant with flowers, found in gardens and parks, cultivated directly in the soil, or even in flowerpots.

Sweet alyssum

Lobularia maritima, also known as Sweet alyssum, is an annual herbaceous plant, which is part of the Brassicaceae family, originating in Europe. It grows quickly and it is used as a decorative plant thanks to its flowers and it is grown directly in the garden, next to borders or for ground cover. The flowers are grouped in globular inflorescences and give off a pleasant fragrance.

Balloon flower

The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a perennial plant, a member of the Campanulaceae family, native to China, Korea, Japan and Russia. It is a decorative plant with bell-like flowers and balloon-like buds. The flowers are composed of 5 blue-violet petals, and some varieties may have white or pink petals.

Lamb’s-ear

Stachys byzantina, popularly called Lamb’s-ear, is a herbaceous, perennial plant that is part of the Lamiaceae family. It stands out for its silvery, tomentose leaves, while its drought-resistant perenniality, as well as its quick ability to cover the ground, make it ideal for the use in various landscaping projects (for example, rockeries). Although Stachys byzantina is grown more for the texture and color of the leaves, it can occasionally produce light purple flowers.

Tamarisk

Tamarisk (Tamarix spp.), popularly called salt cedar, is a species of flowering shrub, native to Europe, Asia and Africa. Tamarisk is cultivated for its attractive, small, scale-like leaves and pale pink or rosy flowers.

Fairy fan-flower

The Fairy fan-flower (Scaevola aemula) is a perennial plant that grows in the form of a small shrub, originally from Australia. It has a compact growth, reaching up to 30 cm in height. The fan-shaped flowers appear in the upper part of the stems and are blue in color. The fan flower is grown directly in the garden, being a plant tolerant to high temperatures, but it can also be found in flowerpots or flower boxes.

Diascia

Diascia (Diascia spp.) is a perennial or annual plant, which is part of the Scrophulariaceae family, originating from South Africa. It stands out for its tubular, numerous, variously colored flowers. Diascia is cultivated for the beauty of its flowers in gardens, terraces, rockeries, directly in the ground or in flowerpots and hanging baskets.

Marvel-of-peru

Marvel-of-Peru (Mirabilis jalapa) is a herbaceous, perennial plant with tuberous roots and branched stems. Marvel-of-Peru is part of the Nyctaginaceae family and it is native to South America. Marvel-of-Peru is a decorative plant thanks to its flowers, often found in gardens or in flowerpots and flower boxes.

Siskiyou lewisia

Siskiyou lewisia (Lewisia cotyledon) is a succulent plant, which is part of the Montiaceae family, native to southern Oregon and northern California. Siskiyou lewisia stands out for its fleshy, dark green leaves, which form a rosette at the base of the plant and for its decorative flowers, which appear at the top of the tall stems. Siskiyou lewisia is preferably used for decorating gardens, curbs and rockeries, but it is also found as an indoor plant.

Norway spruce

The Norway spruce is a resinous plant belonging to the genus Picea. Its ornamental value is due to its specific appearance, its straight and cylindrical trunk, and its persistent needles and cones used in various decorations. Pure spruce forests can be found in mountainous region. This species can also be found in mixed forests (most often with beech and fir), as well as isolated specimens in alpine clearings and in forest-parks, parks, gardens, yards. It grows well in cold areas and in humid regions.

Dog-rose

Dog-rose (Rosa canina) – it is a species of wild rose that grows as a vigorous shrub. It is a member of the Rosaceae family, native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. Dog-rose can be up to 5 meters tall and can be a great climbing plant, growing easily on various constructions.

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