Author(s):

AD Ashok and S Velmurugan

Abstract: Flowering annuals and perennials are an important component in landscape design and indoor gardening. Since it has short duration and colourful flowers, it is utilized more in landscaping to change the colour pattern of the gardens according to the season and need. Most of the annuals are propagated only through seeds. Due to the demand in flowering annuals in the world floricultural trade, the seed market of the same is too become a vital sector. Hybrid seeds of these plants have high vigorous and superior quality. The production of hybrid seeds for export market is also in essential. This review will discuss the seed production technique of some major flowering annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials.

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