Horticulture Unit 25

What are annual bedding plants?

• Plants that complete their life cycle in two years or growing seasons.

• Plants that complete their life cycle in three years or growing seasons.

• Plants that complete their life cycle in four years or growing seasons.

• Plants that complete their life cycle in one year or growing season.

Name three examples of annual bedding plants.

• roses

• tulips

• petunias, marigolds, impatiens

• daisies

What are the advantages of using annual bedding plants in horticulture?

• Annual bedding plants are not suitable for horticulture and do not provide any benefits. They are also difficult to grow and cannot fill in gaps in the garden quickly.

• Annual bedding plants require a lot of maintenance and care. They are also not cost-effective and cannot fill in gaps in the garden quickly.

• Annual bedding plants do not provide any color and cannot be easily changed each year. They are also expensive and cannot fill in gaps in the garden quickly.

• Annual bedding plants provide a burst of color and can be easily changed each year. They are also cost-effective and can fill in gaps in the garden quickly.

What are the disadvantages of using annual bedding plants in horticulture?

• Limited availability, higher cost, less variety

• Less vibrant colors, slower growth, increased susceptibility to pests

• Frequent replanting, higher maintenance requirements, limited lifespan

• Inconsistent blooming, shorter flowering period, higher water requirements

What are the key factors to consider when selecting annual bedding plants for a garden?

• Height of the plants, fragrance, ease of maintenance, and resistance to pests.

• Color of the flowers, availability in local nurseries, price, and popularity.

• Number of petals on the flowers, compatibility with other plants, bloom time, and leaf shape.

• Climate suitability, sun exposure, soil type, water requirements, and desired aesthetic qualities.

How should annual bedding plants be planted and cared for?

• Annual bedding plants should be planted in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. They should be watered regularly, deadheaded, fertilized, and protected from weeds and pests.

• Annual bedding plants should be planted in shady areas with poor soil. They should be watered infrequently and left to fend for themselves.

• Annual bedding plants should be planted in waterlogged soil with minimal sunlight. They should be watered sporadically and left to grow wild.

• Annual bedding plants should be planted in compacted soil with partial shade. They should be watered excessively and left to compete with weeds and pests.

What are some common pests and diseases that affect annual bedding plants?

• mosquitoes, termites, cockroaches, dandelions, rust

• beetles, slugs, snails, black spot, downy mildew

• ants, grasshoppers, caterpillars, leaf spot, root rot

• aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, powdery mildew, botrytis blight

How can pests and diseases be prevented and controlled in annual bedding plants?

• By using excessive amounts of pesticides without considering other control methods.

• By using only non-resistant varieties and not implementing any cultural controls.

• By practicing good sanitation, using resistant varieties, implementing cultural controls, and using pesticides when necessary.

• By ignoring the pests and diseases and hoping they go away on their own.

What are some popular cultivars of annual bedding plants?

• daisies

• roses

• petunias, marigolds, impatiens, begonias, geraniums

• tulips

What are some alternative options to annual bedding plants for garden design?

• succulents

• herbs

• cacti

• perennial plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers