Terms for seasonal displays

Question 1

What is meant by the term ‘bedding’?

Answer 1

Bedding plants are all plants used to make a temporary show. Usually used to describe annuals used to make a splash of colour, then discarded.

Question 2

What is meant by the term ‘hardy’?

Answer 2

Hardy means that the plant is not normally killed by frost. They can survive to a minimum temperature of at least -10 deg C

Question 3

What is meant by the term ‘half hardy’?

Answer 3

Half hardy plants cannot tolerate hard frost but they can tolerate periods of cold, wet or damp weather. These plants can be grown outdoors when there is no risk of frost. They can withstand brief periods down to -5 deg C

Question 4

What is meant by the term ‘tropical’?

Answer 4

Tropical plants are overwintered in glasshouses and are then used in summer displays

Question 5

What is meant by the term ‘edging’?

Answer 5

Edging plants are commonly used in summer schemes but are not always included in spring schemes. A single or double row of neat, low plants to provide definition to the bed. They can be flowers or shrubs.

Question 6

What is meant by the term ‘groundwork’ (infill) ?

Answer 6

Forms the greatest area of the bed and tends to be quite low. It may be thought of as the principle subject.

Question 7

What is meant by the term ‘dot plant’?

Answer 7

Focal point plant, an architectural plant, or a specimen plant. They add height and drama, giving relief to a flat display.