Ukrainian Journal of Forest and Wood Science

In Syrets Arboretum (Kyiv) conducted scientific work on acclimatization of herbaceous plants and their use in gardening. Conducted cataloging of species and cultivars of collection fund. The selected groups of ornamental plants on the principles used in landscaping. At present time, the collection presents local 215 and 625 exotic species and hybrids and their cultivars. To improve herbal tier in Arboretum selected group of wild ornamental plants that are undemanding and decorative element in the natural meadow and forest communities. In the collection of exotic ornamental herbs presentedare 581 species and hybrids. They are divided into groups according to the principles used in various types of gardens - ground cover perennials (100 species), classic perennials (307 species), sprues (73 species), plants for rock gardens (136 species), water plants flower (22 species). The presence in the collection of plants with different flowering period and tolerant attitude to growth in the shadows is promising to create decorative compositions with a continuous flowering throughout the season. Many ornamental plants species in the collection of the Syrets Arboretum is rare. Their use in gardening is an important tool for the protection of biodiversity. Found that the current range of exotic ornamental herbaceous plants in the Syrets Arboretum allows you to create a harmonious decorative compositions almost any types.

Syrets Arboretum, ornamental herbaceous plants