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ActiveDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Katsuyoshi Hirugami
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.
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Katsuyoshi Hirugami
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Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes
Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose
Floréac N.V.
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone
Jelle van den Haak
Hybrids between Salvia buchananii and Salvia splendens
SAPIA FLAVIO
Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia
Nils Klemm^^^Guido von Tubeuf
Rosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
Nils Klemm^^^Antonella Capo
Digitalis isabelliana (Webb) Linding.
Lenard-Fountain Birdie
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Keith R.W. Hammett
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Johan David
Pulmonaria L. · Lungwort
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells
Joke Dragt
Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink
Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede
Rosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD
Rosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Katinka Wilde
Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Silvia Hofmann
Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum
Birgit Hofmann
Erysimum L. · Wallflower
Silvia Hofmann
Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea
Plant Select N.V.