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 :Wintergalen J.
Vitis L. · Grapevine
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
No information of breeder available for this variety
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Barbier
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
Vitis L. · Grapevine
Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Matsueda
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Jones H. J.
Lilium L. · Lily
Triticum L. · Wheat
Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Bailey Nurseries
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Cupressus L. · Cypress
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Matthes F.
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple