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Bedding plants

Bedding plant displays are a method of using plants in landscaping that requires strict adherence to geometry, ornamental synchrony, and a high level of agronomic care.

Mentioned in descriptions 13 612 varieties reference book.

Bedding displays involve planting in closed contours, which requires varieties with high habit predictability. For formal compositions, ornamental synchrony is important, where selected species have matching developmental stages, as well as an intensive care regimen, including fertilization, formative pruning, and regular deadheading.

When evaluating a variety for these purposes, habit stability is key: plants must be uniform in height and shape, maintaining compactness throughout the season. Important characteristics include duration of flowering, high ornamental performance, and response to pruning, as the variety must quickly recover its structure after thinning.

The choice of a variety for flower beds depends on the planned composition, where it is critical to consider developmental timelines and the potential for expansion in width and height to avoid overcrowding. Agronomic assessment also includes adaptation to lighting and soil type, and in the case of scaling up, an assessment of propagation ease while maintaining varietal traits.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

1 record

Cenchrus orientalis (Rich.) Morrone · Oriental pennisetum

Spruyt Select CommV

1 record

Joey

Active

Ptilotus nobilis (Lindl.) F. Muell. · Mulla mulla

Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH

1 record

HO 0120

Active

Gaultheria procumbens L.x Gaultheria shallon Pursh

Hans-Peter Holz

1 record

Kiegador

Terminated

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

1 record

GENCRIM

Terminated

Lobelia x speciosa Sweet

Peter M. Dealtrey

1 record

GAZTE

Terminated

Gazania rigens (L.) Gaertn. · Treasure flower

ROBERT FORDYCE

1 record

Jam Hopink

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Kerphyrouge

Terminated

Phygelius x rectus Coombs

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

1 record

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Spruyt Select CommV

1 record

Harkstead Red

Withdrawn

Digitalis chalcantha x Digitalis purpurea

CHARLES VALIN

1 record

Harjope

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

1 record

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

TAKII EUROPE B V

1 record

Happy Blue

Terminated

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

Johannes M.J. Zwetsloot

1 record

JW1

Application submitted

Spiraea japonica L. f. · Japanese meadowsweet

Josephus A.E. Willemsen

1 record

Jasoda Mauve

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Gum Drop

Terminated

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

FLORTUNIA FIRE

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

HAMER BLOEMZADEN B.V.

1 record

Jaczehap

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

JACKSON and PERKINS WHOLESALE INC

1 record

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Florensis B.V.

1 record

GRHP11

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Guido Rouwette

1 record

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Spruyt Select CommV

1 record

Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

1 record

IPG Agro

Withdrawn

Andropogon gerardii Vitman · Big bluestem

Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc.

1 record

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