Plant Library

Aglaonema, often called the office plant, is one of the most shade-tolerant houseplants available, with silky leaves in green, silver and red.

Alocasia 'Polly' is a dramatic elephant-ear plant with dark, arrow-shaped leaves and pale veins — a tropical diva for the experienced grower.

Aloe vera is a drought-tolerant succulent with a fleshy, spiky leaf rosette and a long history of medicinal and cosmetic use. A beautiful plant that practically takes care of itself.

The amaryllis is winter's drama: a bare bulb that sends up a stem crowned with trumpet flowers sometimes over 20 cm across.

Anthurium andraeanum, known as the flamingo flower, is one of the most spectacular and long-lasting houseplants. Its glossy, heart-shaped spathes in red, pink, or white are actually modified leaves — not flowers.

The areca palm brings a tropical atmosphere straight into the living room with its elegant, feather-shaped fronds. One of the best indoor palms for northern homes — beautiful, air-purifying, and easier to care for than its reputation suggests.

Basil is summer's fragrant herb and an indispensable addition to the kitchen — from classic pesto and caprese to pizza sauce. It thrives indoors on a sunny windowsill and rewards you with its intense, sweet aroma.

The beefsteak tomato is the classic large, meaty variety — perfect for sandwiches and salads. With the right care it rewards you with impressive, juicy fruits that can weigh up to 500 grams each.

The bell pepper is a colourful and versatile vegetable that grows very well in a pot on a sunny balcony. From mildly sweet yellow to satisfyingly crisp red — a well-cared-for pepper plant produces all summer long.

Strelitzia reginae, the bird of paradise, is one of the most dramatic houseplants. With its large, leathery leaves and iconic orange-and-blue flowers that resemble exotic birds, it creates a truly tropical atmosphere in any room.

The Boston fern is a classic hanging plant with feathery, arching fronds that purify the air and thrive in humid spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens.

Cacti are nature's masterpiece in efficiency — sculptural, nearly maintenance-free, and diverse in form like few other plant groups. A perfect plant for sunny windowsills and forgetful owners.

Calathea's ornamental leaves — with their stunning patterns in green, silver, and purple — are among the most spectacular in the entire houseplant world. A living work of art for those willing to provide proper care.

The carrot is a classic root vegetable that is as easy to grow as it is nutritious to eat. Rich in beta-carotene and sweet in flavour — home-grown carrots are dramatically tastier than shop-bought. Suitable for pots, boxes and raised beds.

The cherry tomato is one of the most popular tomato varieties — delicious, sweet, and highly productive. It is perfect for growing in a pot on a balcony or indoors on a sunny windowsill.

The chilli is the hottest of garden vegetables — literally. From mildly tingling jalapeño to fiery habanero there is a variety for every palate adventure. The chilli plant is also decoratively beautiful with its glossy, colourful fruits.

The Christmas cactus is a thorn-free rainforest cactus that blooms with masses of pink or red flowers just when the dark season peaks.

Clematis is the queen of garden climbers — big starry flowers in white, blue, pink or purple clothing trellises, pergolas and shrubs.

The climbing hydrangea is one of the most beautiful climbing plants for shady positions. It climbs independently along walls and trees using aerial roots and is covered in summer with large, white flower clusters carrying a subtle almond fragrance.

The coffee plant is a tropical shrub with glossy, deep-green leaves that can produce fragrant white flowers — and even beans — indoors.

Coneflower is a statuesque North American perennial with big pink-purple blooms and orange cones — a bee favourite flowering from July to frost.

The cucumber is one of summer's most generous vegetables — fast-growing, productive and incredibly refreshing. Grow it in a pot on the balcony or along a fence and you can harvest cucumbers almost daily.

The dahlia is the unrivalled queen of late summer and autumn — with a form range from tiny pompon buttons to dinner-plate-sized cactus blooms in almost every colour except blue. A tuber plant that rewards with floral splendour all the way to frost.

Delphinium's tall, blue-purple flower spikes are perhaps the most majestic feature of the summer garden. A classic perennial in Nordic cottage and cottage-style gardens that blooms in magnificent blue, lilac, pink, and white shades.

Dieffenbachia is a statuesque tropical plant with large, variegated leaves in green and cream — an elegant air-purifier for bright corners.

Dracaena's slender, red-edged leaves and elegant, branching silhouette give a tropical and almost African feel to the home — and it handles the challenges of indoor life with ease.

English ivy is a tough trailing plant with characteristic three- to five-lobed leaves that tolerates shady spots and purifies indoor air.

The fiddle-leaf fig's large, violin-shaped leaves and impressive growth have made it an icon of interior design — but it requires the right placement and consistency to thrive.

The geranium is summer's most iconic Scandinavian balcony flower — a colour explosion in windows and on balconies across the country. With the right care it blooms continuously from June to frost.

The golden cane palm is a majestic tropical indoor palm known for its elegant, feather-like fronds and ability to purify the air. A natural humidifier that creates a tropical feel in any room.

Hardy geranium — or cranesbill — is one of the most reliable and easy-to-grow perennials in Scandinavian gardens. With a long flowering season, attractive autumn colour, and the ability to thrive in both sun and shade, it is an indispensable ground cover and border plant.

Philodendron hederaceum, the heartleaf philodendron, is one of the most popular and easy-care houseplants. With its glossy heart-shaped leaves and forgiving nature it is perfect for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike.

Heather is a symbol of Nordic nature — with its violet-purple sea of blooms over moors and forest edges it is one of Scandinavia's most recognisable plants. In the garden it provides colour and structure from late summer through winter.

Hydrangea's large-flowered, ball-shaped clusters in white, pink, blue, and purple are one of the most spectacular features of the summer garden. An easy-care shrub that blooms for a long time and also provides beautiful autumn colour.

Kalanchoe is a flowering succulent that carries masses of small, vivid blooms in red, yellow, pink or orange — and asks for minimal watering.

Lavender's silver-grey foliage and violet-blue flower stalks fill the garden with a calming, sweet fragrance. A drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly perennial that thrives in sunny, well-drained positions in Scandinavian gardens.

Lettuce is one of the fastest and most rewarding vegetables to grow — from seed to harvest in just 3–6 weeks. Perfect for balconies, window boxes and kitchen gardens. Pick leaves and the plant keeps producing all season.

Lupine's tall, colourful flower spikes are one of the most recognisable features of the Scandinavian summer landscape. A robust perennial that enriches the soil with nitrogen and delivers a magnificent floral display in June.

Mint is an unbeatably easy, fast-growing herb with fragrant leaves for tea, drinks and cooking — so vigorous that a pot is recommended.

Monstera deliciosa, known as the Swiss cheese plant, is one of the world's most popular houseplants thanks to its dramatic, fenestrated leaves and remarkable adaptability to life indoors.

The oakleaf hydrangea is a four-season shrub with unique oak-like leaves, large white flower panicles in summer, flaming autumn colour, and decorative bark in winter. One of the most experientially rich shrubs for Scandinavian gardens.

The olive tree brings Mediterranean vibes with silver-green leaves and a handsome gnarled trunk — a sun-lover happy in a pot and outdoors in the Swedish summer.

The Phalaenopsis orchid, called the moth orchid, is the most widely cultivated orchid in the world. With its striking flowers and elegant form, it is one of the most beautiful challenges in indoor growing.

Oregano is the herb of pizza and tomato sauce — a hardy perennial with fragrant leaves and pink flower clusters beloved by bees and butterflies.

The panicle hydrangea is the hardiest hydrangea and tolerates Scandinavian winters down to zone 5. With its conical, white to cream panicles that blush pink toward autumn, it is one of the garden's longest-blooming ornamental shrubs.

Parsley is the workhorse of kitchen herbs — a biennial with curly or flat leaves that grows as happily in a windowsill pot as in the bed.

The peace lily is an elegant houseplant known for its glossy, dark green leaves and beautiful white spathes. It thrives in shady positions and is one of the best plants for purifying indoor air.

The peony's lush, fragrant flowers are one of the absolute highlights of summer in Scandinavian gardens. A hardy perennial that can live for decades in the same spot and becomes more magnificent with each passing year.

Peperomia obtusifolia is a compact, semi-succulent plant with thick, glossy leaves that copes almost anywhere — perfect for desks and bookshelves.

Pilea peperomioides, the Chinese money plant, has become one of the most beloved houseplants with its round, coin-like leaves on slender stems.

The poinsettia is the season's best-selling pot plant — its red, white or pink "flowers" are actually coloured bracts that light up the darkness.

Pothos is the ultimate beginner plant — fast-growing, nearly indestructible, and just as beautiful trailing from a hanging basket as climbing a moss pole. A green companion that forgives almost any mistake.

Radishes are the garden's fastest vegetable — ready to harvest in just 20–30 days. Crisp, peppery and colourful, they are perfect for beginners and impatient growers. A simple pot on the windowsill is enough.

Raspberry is a hardy, perennial bush with sweet red berries on thorny canes — a given in the Swedish garden and easy once established.

The Roma tomato, also called the plum tomato, is the perfect sauce tomato — meaty, drier and with fewer seeds than round varieties. A staple of Italian cuisine and home preserving.

The rose is the queen of the garden — with its unrivalled floral beauty, fragrance, and versatility it is the most cultivated garden plant in Scandinavia and a symbol of beauty since antiquity.

Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with needle-like fragrant leaves and blue flowers — drought-tolerant, sun-loving and beloved of cooks and bees alike.

Ficus elastica, the rubber plant, is one of the most striking indoor trees with its large, glossy, dark-green leaves. It is air-purifying, relatively easy to care for, and gives any room an elegant, botanical atmosphere.

The smooth hydrangea is the hardiest of all hydrangea species, tolerating Scandinavian winters up to zone 4. With its round, snow-white flower balls that can reach 30 cm in diameter, 'Annabelle' is one of the most spectacular additions to any garden.

The snake plant is one of the world's most popular houseplants — attractive, air-purifying, and almost impossible to kill. It tolerates low light, forgotten watering, and dry air without complaint.

The spider plant's arching leaves and hanging runners with miniature copies of itself are one of nature's most charming phenomena — and one of the easiest houseplants to grow.

Spiderwort's intensely purple-red and silver-green leaves create one of the most eye-catching visual impressions in the houseplant world — and it is also one of the easiest plants to propagate and care for.

Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can grow — rich in iron, folate and vitamin K. Fast-growing and versatile, perfect in salads, smoothies, stir-fries and pasta dishes. Thrives in partial shade and cool weather.

The strawberry is the taste of Swedish summer — a perennial herb with white flowers, sweet red berries and generous runners that make propagation easy.

Summer phlox's fragrant flower clusters in pink, white, red, and lilac light up the garden border in July–September. A hardy and easy-care perennial that is a classic feature of Scandinavian gardens.

Syngonium is a fast-growing trailing plant with arrow-shaped leaves that shift from young and pointed to mature and lobed — greenery that changes with age.

Thyme is a low, creeping Mediterranean herb with tiny fragrant leaves and pink flowers — perfect for the frying pan, between paving slabs, and a favourite of bees.

Hoya carnosa, known as the wax plant or porcelain flower, is a fascinating trailing plant with thick, waxy leaves and stunning flower clusters. The star-shaped flowers smell sweetly and produce honey-like nectar.

Yucca is a tough sun-lover with a sculptural trunk and sword-shaped leaves — perfect for south-facing windows and travellers who forget to water.

Zucchini is the most productive of summer vegetables — a single well-cared-for plant can produce more than you manage to eat. Fast-growing, easy to care for, and versatile in the kitchen, from grilled and fried to grated in baked goods.

The ZZ plant is the modern houseplant's answer to indestructible elegance — with glossy, deep-green leaves on arching stems and a tolerance for neglect that is hard to beat.