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2 - Plant types Print page Understanding your plants In Module 1 we said that plants are classified according to how 'hardy' they are. Well, that's just the start. They are also described by their life cycle and how they grow. For example: annual climber, herbaceous perennial, woody shrub. As we'll see, they each have a unique name that identifies them, whether you're a gardener in Tunbridge Wells or Tibet.
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Plant label © Information is power, and knowing what all the terms mean will enable you to read a plant label or seed packet in the garden centre, or look at a plant description in a book or magazine. You'll know all about that plant at a glance and whether it will suit your garden's 'character'. Plant lists Find a list of suggested plant types for your garden here . Watch the clip Your garden should be a theatre offering year-round interest. Watch the clip here . Interactive Get to grips with plant types and learn about Latin naming with our fun game! (External) Requires Flash 5 Previous next
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2. Understand plants Introduction Plant types Annuals and biennials Perennials and bedding plants Woody plants Evergreen and deciduous plants Bulbs Climbers Plant names Test your knowledge Go further
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Plant lists Plant lists featured in this module: Hardy annuals Biennials Hardy perennials Evergreen plants Shrubs Climbers Find thousands more plants in the BBC Gardening database .
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