Bedding plant identification and uses Tutor – Barry Dore
Introduction to bedding plants 1. Plants used to create floral displays 2. Bedding plants changed during year to keep impact of display 3. Seasonal bedding – because few plants flower all year round 4. Bedding plants – mostly annuals
Bedding plant bed
Wall Flower – Cheiranthus cheiri Spring bedding - plant in October Well drained soils Full sun Mostly yellow petals
Pansy - Viola speciosa Winter or summer bedding plant Likes most soils Full sun Various coloured petals
Lobelia – Lobelia cardinalis Summer bedding Likes moist soils Full sun or light shade Normally red petals
Petunia – Petunia grandiflora Summer bedding Well drained soil Full sun Various coloured petals
French Marigold – Tagetes patula Summer bedding Likes all soils Full sun Yellow or orange petals
Activity 1 Group A – discuss uses of bedding plants on golf course Group B – discuss how to plant bedding plants on golf course and time of year to plant Group C – discuss aftercare of bedding plants on the golf course
Uses of bedding plants on golf course 1. ___________________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ___________________________ 4. ___________________________ 5. ___________________________ 6. ___________________________
Uses of bedding plants on golf course 1. Colourful display – appealing to members 2. Attract wildlife – e.g. bees and butterflies 3. Plant in borders around clubhouse or teeing area. 4. Hanging baskets around clubhouse 5. Pots and troughs around clubhouse 6. Window boxes around clubhouse
Uses of bedding plants Hanging baskets Window boxes
Immediate aftercare of bedding plants 1. Watering 2. Feeding 3. Protection
General aftercare of bedding plants 1. Watering 2. Feeding 3. Weed control 4. Dead heading
Deadheading Removes old dead heads Gives new flowers chance to grow
Planting depth and time of year a. Spring bedding – plant in ________ b. Summer bedding – plant in _______ c. Winter bedding – plant in ________ Planting depth – Nursery depth or container depth
Planting depth and time of year a. Spring bedding – plant in Autumn b. Summer bedding – plant in Spring c. Winter bedding – plant in Autumn Planting depth – Nursery depth or container depth
Common pests, diseases and disorder 1. Slugs 2. Fungus e.g. powdery mildew 3. Animal damage e.g. squirrels 4. Drought
Self Assessment 1. State the names of 5 bedding plants plants 2. State the uses of bedding plants on golf course 3. State the depth of planting required 4. State the aftercare required 5. What is meant by deadheading? 6. What pests affect bedding plants?