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Evaluation of growth and flowering of ornamental grasses and other perennials planted in a city park, the case of Rabka-Zdrój
Article number
1435_39
Pages
297 – 302
Language
English
Abstract
Ornamental perennials are the basic plant material used in modern garden art.
They give a natural beauty, which is changing over time, constituting a dynamic element of the arranged space, additionally supporting the biodiversity of the place.
The basis for the proper development of plants is the right selection of species to the habitat conditions.
In this work, the growth and flowering of several species of ornamental grasses and other perennials planted in various locations of park in the resort town Rabka-Zdrój (Poland) were observed.
In order to determine the stages of growth, development, flowering and decline, the measurements of morphological parameters were carried out throughout the growing season at two-week intervals.
Each time photographic documentation was prepared to visually follow the dynamics of plant development.
The observed perennials were resistant to park environmental conditions.
They differed in growth and flowering dynamics, habit and height, making a different impression every week and reflecting the everchanging nature of plants from one season to another.
Most of the analyzed perennials were planted at the properly selected for the cultivation place.
As a result, they constituted an important aesthetic accent diversifying the park greenery throughout the vegetation season.
They give a natural beauty, which is changing over time, constituting a dynamic element of the arranged space, additionally supporting the biodiversity of the place.
The basis for the proper development of plants is the right selection of species to the habitat conditions.
In this work, the growth and flowering of several species of ornamental grasses and other perennials planted in various locations of park in the resort town Rabka-Zdrój (Poland) were observed.
In order to determine the stages of growth, development, flowering and decline, the measurements of morphological parameters were carried out throughout the growing season at two-week intervals.
Each time photographic documentation was prepared to visually follow the dynamics of plant development.
The observed perennials were resistant to park environmental conditions.
They differed in growth and flowering dynamics, habit and height, making a different impression every week and reflecting the everchanging nature of plants from one season to another.
Most of the analyzed perennials were planted at the properly selected for the cultivation place.
As a result, they constituted an important aesthetic accent diversifying the park greenery throughout the vegetation season.
Authors
A. Kapczyńska, K. Węglarczyk, J. Mazur
Keywords
herbaceous ornamentals, observation trial, Poaceae, public spaces, seasonal variability
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