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Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are primarily grown for their beauty [1] but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. Many flowering plants and garden varieties tend to be specially bred cultivars that improve on the original species in qualities such as color, shape, scent, and long-lasting blooms.
Ornamental iron, mild steel that has been formed into decorative shapes, similar to wrought iron work Ornamental plant , a plant that is grown for its ornamental qualities Ornament (architecture) , a decorative detail used to embellish parts of a building or interior furnishing
A skeuomorph (also spelled skiamorph, / ˈ s k juː ə ˌ m ɔːr f, ˈ s k juː oʊ-/) [1] [2] is a derivative object that retains ornamental design cues (attributes) from structures that were necessary in the original. [3] Skeuomorphs are typically used to make something new feel familiar in an effort to speed understanding and acclimation.
Some ornamental grasses are species that can be grown from seed. Many others are cultivars , and must be propagated by vegetative propagation of an existing plant. Pampas grass ( Cortaderia selloana ) is easily recognizable, with semi-dwarf to very large selections for the landscape.
Topiary animal in Tulcán, Ecuador Jacques Cartier Park, Gatineau, Canada. Topiary is the horticultural practice of training perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs and subshrubs to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes, [1] whether geometric or fanciful.
Several species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, notably Hibiscus syriacus and Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis. [6] A tea made from the flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa is known by many names around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is known for its red colour, tart flavour, and Vitamin C content.
Coleus amboinicus, synonym Plectranthus amboinicus, [1] is a semi-succulent perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae [2] with a pungent oregano-like flavor and odor. Coleus amboinicus is considered to be native to parts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and India, [3] although it is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere in the tropics where it is used as a spice and ornamental plant. [2]
Early examples of the use of garden ornaments in western culture were seen in Ancient Roman gardens such as those excavated at Pompeii and Herculaneum.The Italian Renaissance garden and French formal garden styles were the peak of using created forms in the garden and landscape, with high art and kitsch interpretations ever since.