Post on 12-Jan-2016
CULTURAL herbaceous ornamental cultivars
A native plant, definitionA cultivar wich has been cultivated before
scientific breedingThe cultivar is at least 100 years oldSelection of native plants, been under the
influenced by combination of people and nature
Adapted to local cultivation and climateWide and rich genetic backgroundBreeding is based on native plants
Cultural cultivars of FinlandFruitsSmall appleorchards in Alvastra, Sweden 2
000 B.CFirst appltrees 1500 A.D. TurkuLepaa manor, first appletrees at 1600 A.D.Cold winter 1709 and almost every fruit tree
died1700 century, nobility and vigarage grow fruits at the end of 1800 century also farmers grow
fruits
Cultural cultivars of FinlandVegetables, herbs and beetsTurnip, (burn over cultivation) is the oldest
cultivarPea (Pisum sativum) 1000 – 1100 A.D near by
HämeenlinnaNettle (Urtica dioica) is the oldest fiberplant
Cultural vegetables and herbs1673 Catalogus Plantarum, Turku
Onions, leek, anise, artichoke, asparagus, redbeet, cabbage, swede, Carum carvi (kirveli), chicory, korianteri, cucumberplant, melon, moiliainen, Indian lettuce, bean, tupakka, lettuce, Humulus lupulus, meirami, mint, turnip, parsnip, parsley, pea, paisuruoho, retikka, horseradish, rhubarb, ajuruoho
Cultural cultivars`Lapin puikula` potato
Oval shape, different colors
Ornamental cultivarsSyringa vulgaris 1728 TurkuCaragana arborescens 1720Herbaceous perennials, 50 years or older
Cultivars route in FinlandNobilityTurku AcademyManors, vicarages and town homes gave
ornamental plants to maids when they became hostesses to farmer houses
Pharmacists had an important role Finally, 100 years ago, cultivars arrived at
farmers homes
Ornamental cultural cultivarsAchillea long flowering time, end of summerAconitum Aconogonon (Persicaria) x fennicumAquilegia CampanulaDelphinium
More cultivarsDianthusDicentraDictamnus be carefulDigitalis Geranium good coverage, weed controlHemerocallisIrisLilium old cultivar in micropropagation
And more cultivarsPaeonia sensiteve
plantingPhlox Saponaria
soap
Cultural cultivars at nowadaysMore interest on cultural plantsConservation – to continue living togetherTransforming and accommodation on the
living placeCrossing with local nativeplants Selektive climet conditions
Benefits of cultural cultivarsPerfect accomodation on local climateLow requirements for maintenance Winter hardinessHealthy cultivarsQualityTraditional valuesGenetic richness
Conservation of cultural cultivarsShould be grown near original deposits
because Still transformingCross pollination with local native plantsCross pollination with other autochtonous
cultural cultivarsAccommodation to local conditions
Supply of cultural plantsCultural or breeded
The name doesn´t tell the history of cultivar Ask is it autochthonous and what is the originAsk also who has propagated the cultivar
Cultural ornamentals in the gardenNatural garden
Selected cultivarsEcological plants, what kind of productionClose consideration of planning -> less need
for managementSuccesful in places with low nutrient valueTolerance against drynessRight cultivar in the right placeGardens growing conditions is always the
starting-point
Useful contactsLooking from plants side, Your self is the best
contactFind out where are the cultural cultivars of
your home areaPlant in your garden or sow in to the kitchen
gardenLive together – living conservationAssociation, society or organization
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