Sec. 2111 6.9 Half-hardy plants suitable for seasonal bedding

Question 1

Nicotiana alata

Answer 1

PERENNIAL growing to at a slow rate.
H&S 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in)
DECO Flower from July to September, seeds ripen from August to October.
WHERE bedding/seasonal
COND sun, soil - light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Question 2

Salvia splendens*

Answer 2

H&S 40 cm x 30 cm
DECO spikes of vivid flowers
WHERE bedding
COND sun/ moist soil
*Suitable for summer bedding

Question 3

Tagetes patula*

Answer 3

H&S 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a medium rate.
DECO flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen in September.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
WHERE / HOW bedding *suitable for summer bedding
COND Sun; light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.

Question 4

Lobelia erinus ‘String of Pearls’*

Answer 4

lobelia
HS 20 cm x 30 cm
DECO small flowers with continuous bloom
WHERE bedding, patio, basket *summer bedding display
COND sun, moist well drained

Question 5

Zinnia Elegans

Answer 5

Common Name
H&S 90 x 20 cm
DECO bright tall flowers multipetaled
WHERE border, annual bedding
COND

Question 6

Tropaeolum minus*

Answer 6

Nasturtium Annual
HS - climbing or shrubby
DECO Flowers: June, July, August, September, October
WHERE Suitable for: Summer Bedding, Baskets & Containers
COND full sun moist well drained

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun
Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Trapaeolum majus is listed for *summer bedding

Question 7

Begonia sempervirens ‘Cultorum Group’

Answer 7

bedding begonia
HS 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
DECO continuous flowers, waxy leaves, pink white red
WHERE Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Hanging baskets, Underplanting
COND Plant in free-draining soil in a shady position. Loamy, Sandy Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Question 8

Nemesia Framboise ‘Fleurfram’

Answer 8

nemesia
HS up to .5x.5
DECO - bright pink small flowers
WHERE summer bedding display (tender perennial used as annual)
COND Moist but well–drained, Well–drained

*plant suitable for summer bedding display