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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