Perennial Garden
The perennial beds in the changing garden, which were created in 2014, are characterized by their island-like layout and the curved lawn paths. Daffodils and blue-flowering prairie lilies dominate the perennial beds in spring. In the course of early summer (from June) the flowering phase of the large star umbel (Astrantia major) begins together with lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis), iris and bulbous garlic. This is followed by perennial phlox (Phlox paniculata) and the phlox with its spike-shaped violet-pink flowers, which also attract butterflies and bumblebees. Another highlight is the flowering period of the large scale head (Cephalaria gigantea). The scabious-like and sulphur-yellow flower is a source of nectar from July to August and attracts countless insects such as bees. The perennial beds also contain special trees, such as laburnum (Laburnum watereri), medlar (Mespilus germanica) and the rarely encountered chestnut rose (Rosa roxburghii). Of course, these trees also contribute to the constant humming and buzzing in the perennial garden. In late summer there are the many large flowers of the autumn anemone (Anemone hupehensis) as well as the flower umbrellas of the bee-friendly purple bush (Eupatorium fistilosum). The wine-red flower color of the purple dost goes well with the first blue-violet blooming asters.