Cultivation
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.
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Van Buren G.
Populus x canadensis Moench · Carolina poplar
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Calathea lietzei E. Morren · Brazilian calathea
Ginkgo biloba L. · Ginkgo
Apium graveolens L. · Celery
Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
No information of breeder available for this variety
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Betula pendula Roth · Silver birch
Escallonia Mutis ex L. f. · Escallonia
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Anthurium Schott · Anthurium
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Nicotiana alata Link & Otto · Winged tobacco
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Dahlia pinnata Cav. · Garden dahlia
Dracaena Vand. ex L. · Dracaena
Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Salix viminalis L. · Basket willow
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Lilium L. · Lily
Raphanus sativus L. · Radish
Cucumis melo L. · Melon