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Application of perennials in a system of vertical garden
Kozderová, Viola ; Matiska, Pavel (advisor) ; Pavel, Pavel (referee)
The thesis Application of perennials in a system of vertical garden aims to verify the cultivation of selected assortments of perennials which are planted in vertical exterior walls with substrate technology. Another aim is to suggest and recommend new taxa for further cultivation on these walls.
The literary research part presents the basic concepts which explain the term perennial. Perennials are divided into several categories depending on their demands for the habitat with the purpose to understand the varied character of their growth and the differences between the individual species. Furthermore, the thesis includes a chapter on vertical gardens, whose founder is believed to be the French botanist Patrick Blanc. He was the first to have presented his green wall Mur végétal in France. Facade greening is more widely spread abroad (e.g. in France, Singapore or London) thanks to the favourable climatic conditions. This form of plant cultivation is being attempted in the Czech Republic and new species of perennials which would thrive in the local climate are being tested.
Testing of perennials was carried out on five vertical walls on the estate belonging to the test station of the faculty of gardening in Troja, Prague. The walls were marked with letters and stationed according to sun exposure intensity (A shadow, B, C, D sunlight, E direct sunlight). A new assortment of perennials was planted on walls A and B. Previously tested species were used on wall C and the plants were set in an ornament. Walls D and E had already been planted. All the walls were regularly monitored three or four times per month. Over the course of the observation, regular watering and maintenance of the perennials were carried out (e.g. weeding, cutting and chemical treatment).
Assessment of the plants was carried out based on a scale of 1 to 5 points and the criteria included colouring, habitus, vitality and overall aesthetic appeal of the plants. Points for the individual species of perennials tested on walls A, B, D and E were counted and the ones with the highest amount of points (60% and more) are suitable for planting on vertical walls. Wall C was assessed by 50 evaluators using a questionnaire the overall aesthetic appeal of the wall was evaluated.
The results briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of the individual species of perennials depending on their development during the observed period. Furthermore, a list of species suitable for planting on vertical walls is created based on the points acquired. These species are also graphically depicted based on the aesthetic appeal of the plant over the observed period. The first six places comprise the perennials Bergenia cordifolia (198 p.), Carex comans (187 p.), Epimedium x versicolor Sulphureum (171 p.), Cerastium biebersteinii (222 p.), Lewisia cotyledon (210 p.) and Festuca scoparia (207 p.).
The discussion deals with the issue of vertical gardens and cultivation of perennials which commonly grow in shallow soil profile.
In conclusion, species which can be grown on vertical exterior walls with substrate technology were identified in the assortment of selected perennials. These species are indicated in the results.
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Evaluation of varietal characteristics of Heuchera hybridy
Calta, Martin ; Matiska, Pavel (advisor) ; Pavel, Pavel (referee)
The aim of the work of the "Evaluation of varietal characteristics od Coral Bells" is to approach the issue of growing these plants, and the comparison of varietal characteristics of Coral Bells examined in the Botanical Garden in Troja.
The total was 36 taxa (Heuchera) in the Botanic Garden in Troja. In plants, these characters were recorded: height of tuft, width of tuft, length of leaf, the leaf width, the leaf color, shape of the leaf, the length of the inflorescence, the color of flowers and flowering time. The plants were shot and monitored (including measurements) from March to November every month (in May and June data was collected twice a month).
Varietal characteristics of Coral Bells were evaluated according to all the parameters and then the information were compared with the literature. It was found that the most common plant height is 201 - 350 mm. The most of Coral Bells blooms in May and the most common color is white. The most of Coral Bells has green coloring leafs. It was also found, and confirmed from the literature that the red flowering Coral Bells require a rather sunny habitat than shady. On the contrary, Coral Bells with white flower require shading.
The result of the Bachelor thesis is gathering information from different sources and from his own observations and subsequent comparison of these data. Charts and tables embedded in the work can be used when designing the beds on the basis of the parameters.
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Assortment of perennials used on rural gardens and their application
Škorpilová, Martina ; Matiska, Pavel (advisor) ; Adam, Adam (referee)
This thesis collects and assesses data on the assortment of perrenials grown in rural areas in the Kolín, Nymburk and Prague - East districts in the Central Bohemian Region. The aim of this work was to ascertain which varieties of perennials are used in public greenery in rural areas and their application in individual districts.
The collected data assesses on the assortment of perennials grown in the selected areas, and presents tables and charts summarising the occurrence of individual plant varieteies.
Options for using perennials to brighten up public areas in rural municipalities are proposed in the final part of the thesis.
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Creation of descriptor list of the cultivars of garden peony (Paeonia)
Faloutová, Zdeňka ; Matiska, Pavel (advisor) ; Markéta, Markéta (referee)
The thesis Classifier for garden varieties of peonies (Paeonia) describes in the introduction genus Paeonia, it´s origin, propagation, utilization and botanical dividing plants. Further, there are listed basic kinds of herbaceous and woody peonies that high light the diversity of this genus. Following its own investigation, which involves measuring and recording individual characters, such as the genus Paeonia features, which as color and size of flowers, flowering stems height, shape and color of seeds habit. Signs were recorded and assembled form classifier. The values were measured in the Botanical Garden Institute of Botany AV ČR v. i. i., Průhonice. Institute of Botany has been a tradition in the cultivation, breeding and maintaining collections of both woody and herbaceous peonies as well. Institute of Botany in is part of a National program for the conservation of genetic resources to which they were entered 2014 just peonies, because of which it was entered this thesis. The classifier will be used in the Institute of Botany to classify additional herbal and woody peonies (Paeonia).
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