Winter container plants

Calamintha variety ‘Triumphator’ forms about 40 cm long flower stems, which are full of small, smoky gray-white flowers. It blooms long and abundantly from July to September. All parts of the plant are fragrant.

Long-lasting and abundant flowering perennial. Forms a glossy branched and sturdy bush 80 cm tall. Flowers open soft blue, fading to white towards the end of flowering. Flowering period from late June to October. Grows in virtually all garden soils. Growing location - sunny or slightly shaded.

Height with flowers 60 cm, width 80 cm. Hosta with dark green leaves and snow-white edges. One of the best forms with perfect white edges and light lavender flowers in mid-summer.

Compact variety, typically reaching 40–50 cm in height (in some sources up to 80 cm). Bright red to orange-red flowers with a golden edge around a dark brown center. Blooms from July to September/October.

Bright yellow or creamy yellow daisy-type flowers with a pronounced golden center. Blooms very abundantly from June to September. Typically reaches 60–80 cm. Leaves are grayish-green, finely dissected (like ferns) and aromatic. Forms compact, bushy plants.

Flowers: Soft pink (powder pink) racemes with a yellow base. Flowering time: Late May – June. Height: 75–90 cm; Width: 75–90 cm. Foliage: Decorative, bluish-green, reminiscent of cranberry. Hardiness zone: 4 (-34°C to -40°C) – excellent hardiness throughout Latvia.

Mature height - 80 cm. Forms a strong, upright crown adorned with lemon-yellow flowers. Flowering time - June. The flower shape resembles lupine flowers. Slow-growing in the first years, but once established, it shows its resilience and longevity. Decorative even after flowering. Planting location - sunny or partially shaded. Low soil requirements. Hardiness zone - Z4.

Mature plant, foliage height - 60 cm, height with flower stems - 90 cm, width - 100 cm. Flowers - almost white. Flowering time - mid-July. Planting place partially shaded. Foliage greenish-blue, with texture. Hardy and undemanding.

Lemon Thyme 'Golden Dwarf' (Thymus × citriodorus 'Golden Dwarf') is a popular thyme variety that is highly valued in both gardening and culinary uses. It is a compact, aromatic dwarf shrub that combines thyme and lemon flavors, known for its golden leaf color and strong lemon aroma. General information: • Botanical name: Thymus × citriodorus 'Golden Dwarf' • English name: Lemon Thyme 'Golden Dwarf' • Height: 10-15 cm • Width: 20-30 cm • Leaves: Small, narrow, golden, with green edges, • Flowering: Mid-summer to late August • Flowers: Small pink or violet flowers that are decorative and attract the attention of bees and butterflies. • Aroma/taste: Strong lemon aroma and flavor.

Ground cover plant that forms a mat of white flowers up to 20 cm tall. Flowering time is May - June. Foliage is fine. Growing location - sunny or slightly shaded. Soil - well-drained, modest to moderately rich, dry - moderately moist. Suitable for rockeries and garden bed decoration. Low maintenance.

Echinacea is a flowering plant that attracts butterflies, bees, and bumblebees. Height - 90-100 cm. Flowers - pink, bloom in July/September.

Mature plant height 10 - 15 cm. Forms low, compact, abundantly flowering bushes. Flowering period from mid-June to late July. Flowers – violet-blue. Perennial plant. Grows well in sunny, slightly shaded places. Will look great in the front of flower beds, in rock gardens. Flowering can be prolonged by cutting off old, faded flowers.

Mossy iberis is one of the most beautiful spring flowering plants. It forms about 20 cm in height, but over the years can take up to 50 cm in width, creating a very compact carpet. The fine, dark green foliage of mossy iberis is topped in May and June with countless small white flower heads.

Flowers are large (up to 10 cm in diameter), white and double, with shorter central petals forming a dome around the yellow center. Reaches a height of 70–80 cm, forming a sturdy, upright bush. Abundant flowering from July to August/September.

This is one of the compact and ornamental varieties. Flowers cover the entire stem from the base to the top, not just the tip. Height: 20–30 cm, forms dense, globular bushes. Flowering: From May to September; flowers are bright indigo or lavender.

Hyssop 'Roseus' (Hyssopus officinalis 'Roseus') is a beautiful and valuable variety of hyssop with pink flowers. It is a perennial medicinal, ornamental, and bee plant, perfectly suited for both gardens and herb beds. • Botanical name: Hyssopus officinalis 'Roseus' • Latvian: Hyssop 'Roseus' • Height: about 40 cm • Width: about 30 cm • Flowering: July–September • Flowers: Delicate, light pink, attracts bees and butterflies • Leaves: Narrow, dark green, aromatic