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ActiveIlex x meserveae S. Y. Hu · Meserve holly
Stockmann Ernst Adolf|Bad Zwischenahn, DE / Renken Friedrich|Jaderberg, DE
Cultivation
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.
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.
Ilex x meserveae S. Y. Hu · Meserve holly
Stockmann Ernst Adolf|Bad Zwischenahn, DE / Renken Friedrich|Jaderberg, DE
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DAVID JC AUSTIN
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TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
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HANS KRAMER VAN KWEKERIJ DE HESSENHOF B.V.
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Syngenta Seeds B.V.
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Berneutz, Andrew
Daphne L. · Daphne
ANTHONY ROBIN WHITE|SUSAN BARBARA WHITE
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
Blom Arie|3452 AR Vleuten, NL