Shrubs & Perennials

Add a touch of elegance and rich colour to shady garden spaces with Astilbe ‘Purpurkerze’. This striking perennial produces tall, upright plumes of deep rose-purple flowers held above attractive, finely divided, fern-like foliage. Flowering in summer, it brings height, texture and a beautiful splash of colour to shaded borders, woodland gardens and moist garden beds. Particularly lovely when planted in groups, where its feathery flower spikes create a soft, colourful display.

🌸 Flowering time: Early to midsummer
☀️ Position: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun is suitable in cooler areas. Grows best in part shade, will not flower well in dark shade.
💧 Water: High; keep soil consistently moist and never allow it to dry out completely
📏 Mature size: Approximately 70–100 cm high and 40–60 cm wide
❄️ Frost tolerance: Very good; dies back in winter and regrows in spring
🌱 Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately pH 5.5–7

Mackaya Bella also known as the forest-Bell-Bush is a hardy evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is known for its dark green glossy leaves and its beautiful lilac or white trumpet shaped flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer.

The plant shrives in shaded and partially shaded and is ideal for garden settings where it can be used as a screen or in containers. It requires well drained soil and regular watering especially during growing season. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinating insects which makes it a valuable addition to any Landscape.

Coreopsis, also known as tickseed.

A hardy perennial with bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange. Loved for its long blooming period and easy-care nature, coreopsis adds a cheerful splash of color to borders, cottage gardens, and containers. It also attracts pollinators, making it a garden favorite.

Growing Conditions:
Coreopsis thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flower production and healthy growth.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, ranging from sandy to loamy. While it can tolerate poor, dry soils, good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering should be avoided.

Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. After the flowering season, lightly prune the plant to maintain its shape.