Cultivation

Specimen planting

Specimen planting is a landscaping technique of placing a single plant in an open space to highlight its individual qualities. This method requires special attention to decorative appearance, crown shape, and plant health, as it is visible from all sides.

Mentioned in descriptions 2 981 varieties reference book.

Specimen planting involves the placement of a standalone tree, shrub, or large herbaceous perennial in an open area. The main purpose of this technique is to accentuate the plant's decorative characteristics, such as an unusual crown shape, rare leaf color, spectacular flowering, or bright fruits.

The choice of a cultivar for such planting depends on its ability to maintain decorative appeal over a long period and its suitability for the plot size. Plant hardiness is ensured by its general biological characteristics, including winter hardiness and disease resistance, which are critical in an exposed location.

Evaluating a cultivar's suitability for specimen planting relies on the stability of its appearance and the potential for crown shaping. During cultivation, increased monitoring of the plant's condition is required, as well as regular pruning to maintain its form and prompt removal of damaged parts, which become highly noticeable in a solitary planting.

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Breakdown by crop

Solitary planting — Hydrangea macrophylla 70 Specimen planting of roses 63 Specimen planting of Hydrangea paniculata 19 Solitary planting of Rhododendron 13 Specimen Planting: Hibiscus syriacus 12 Specimen Planting: Lagerstroemia indica 11 Hydrangea arborescens as a specimen plant 10 Specimen planting of umbrella bamboo 9 Specimen planting of Hydrangea serrata 9 Hosta specimen planting 8 Specimen planting — Common hazel 8 Specimen planting of Cherry Laurel 8 Solitary planting of lilies 8 Specimen planting — Acer palmatum Thunb. 8 Specimen planting of Miscanthus sinensis Andersson 7 Hydrangea Specimen Planting 7 Specimen planting — oak-leaf hydrangea 6 Heuchera as a Specimen Plant 5 Solitary Apple Tree Planting 5 Specimen planting — Hibiscus moscheutos 4 Specimen planting — Pelargonium zonale 4 Specimen planting — Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn. 4 Specimen planting of holly 4 Specimen planting — Abelia x grandiflora Rehder 4

Found in these crops

Tomato 91 Moth Orchid 64 Apple 54 Rose 51 Bigleaf hydrangea 40 Bread wheat 34 European pear 29 Maize 28 Barley 27 Olive 26 Garden strawberry 24 Sunflower 22

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.

Ceremony

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Elda White

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Edvin

Active

Hedera helix L. · Common ivy

Tomas Lagerström

2 records

Cherry Kiss

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Bram Breugem

2 records

Centennial Gold

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

BOOMTEELTPRAKTIJKONDERZOEK

2 records

Earth Angel

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Shady Oaks Nursery LLC

2 records

Curling Waves

Active

Salvia nana Kunth

Holding MZ Partners B.V.

2 records

Dophlflaproli

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

BPH 4

Active

Philadelphus L. · Mock orange

Ulrika Carlson-Nilsson

2 records

COSEH 6600

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Clear Sky

Active

Passiflora caerulea L. · Passion Flower

FISCHER ROLAND DR.

2 records

Bokrashine

Active

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

GEBR. KOLSTER B.V.^^^Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

Blue Shadow

Active

Fothergilla major G. Lodd. · witch-alder

HANDY NURSERY COMPANY

2 records

Denver Lace

Active

Begonia-Rex-Hybridae · King begonia

BOOMAN JAMES LAWRENCE

2 records

Charles

Active

Euonymus japonicus Thunb. · Japanese spindle

Kris Rahoens

2 records

Diantha

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Delifuego

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Darbel

Active

Kerria japonica (L.) DC. · Jew's Mallow

Darthuizer B.V.

2 records

Cameo Scarlet

Active

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

FLORANOVA LTD

2 records

Call Mario

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Zakelijk Adviescenter Benelux B.V.

2 records

DANCAT153

Active

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Bocofire

Application submitted

Diervilla x splendens (Carrière) G. Kirchn.

Kraan Kees Jan

2 records

Cheeka

Application submitted

Musa acuminata Colla · Banana

Zaias-Fast Magaly|Coral Springs, FL, US

2 records

Baillagone

Active

Lagerstroemia L. · Crape Myrtle

Michael A. Dirr^^^Rhonda Helvick^^^Joshua H. Kardos^^^Oren McBee

2 records

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