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summer in several regions of the Earth at one and the same time. By
following our suggested route, you will discover the plants and parts of
the Botanic Garden that are now at their most beautiful. Of course you
will also find delightful plants that are in bloom and well worth seeing
in other parts of the Garden too. We wish you a pleasant trip through
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When summer comes, many plants in the aquatic and marsh plant garden
that normally live far below the surface now attract attention as their
flower clusters rise up above the water. The European White Waterlily is
the queen of our native lakes and ponds. In the marshland area, visitors
will be enchanted in early summer by the brilliant white fruiting heads
of the cotton-grass. |
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summertime many exotic plants are even to be seen in the open air in
front of the greenhouses. In the cactus house the diversity of the
cactus flowers is particularly eye-catching, among them the spectacular
“Queen of the Night”. But the other greenhouses are also worth a visit
in summer: in House H the Madagascar Palm is impressive, as is the Grass
Tree a little further on, in House L. In the Mediterranean greenhouse,
with any luck, you might be able to see the flowering of the caper bush,
whose pickled buds you will certainly have eaten at one time or another. |
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 As
you continue along the trail you will go past the gloriously blooming
sage and marguerite meadow, which is very rich in species. In order to
preserve the species diversity, visitors are not permitted to walk over
these and other meadows, which are only mown once or twice a year and
hardly ever fertilised. |
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 With
intriguing surprises for the nose, now is a good time to discover the
sensory garden: the scent of the dark red, almost black flowers of the
Chocolate Cosmos and the jelly-baby smell of the Pompom Flower is
enthralling for adults and children alike. |
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the way to the rose pavilion you will walk past the luminous Fairy
Candle from North America, as well as different species of honeysuckle
and viburnum. Passing through the arboretum you come to the rose
pavilion with its wild roses, English tea roses and climbing roses.
Revel in the sight and smell of them. |
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 The
North American prairies convey an impression of the “Golden West” with
the Californian Poppy, Golden Rod and many other members of the daisy
family. In the woodlands of Atlantic North America in early summer you
will be enchanted by the Tulip Tree with its large blooms. If you look
very carefully you will notice how closely it is related to the
magnolias. |
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 As
you roam through the Japanese woods you will be met by the wonderful
sight of daylilies, hostas and astilbes. |
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 Climb
the Himalayas and explore the Asiatic mountain flora that includes the
Ruby Cinquefoil and the Mountain Fleece. In the mountains of Central
Asia, the Maltese Cross (or Burning Love) glows brightly. In the
European mountains you will discover the Balkan Acanthus, the leaves of
which were the model for the most important decorative element of
Corinthian column capitals. |
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 In
the systematic section, the peak summer flowering period is a
particularly good time to identify the similarities between many plant
species, which are cultivated here in separate beds alongside their
closest relatives. |
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summertime the medicinal plant garden also comes into full bloom.
Foxglove, mullein, Globe Artichoke and hundreds of other medicinal
plants reveal to visitors their medicinal usefulness. Take note of the
short descriptions on the plant labels. |
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 In
the Alps you will be greeted by Edelweiss, gentian and both species of
Central European Alpine roses. At the foot of the Alps the flowers of
the Candle Larkspur attract innumerable bumblebees. In the Maritime Alps
lavender and Winter Savory perfume the air. |
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 The
dune landscape of Sea Holly and European Marram Grass inspires longing
for the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts. In addition, you will find
areas with plants suited to nutrient-poor marshland (Bog Myrtle, Old
World Royal Fern and Purple Moor Grass) and nutrient-rich marshland
(Common Reed). |
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