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bedding plant

British  

noun

  1. a plant that may be grown in a garden bed

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"I've also thought of having an area for bedding plants and stuff," she said.

From BBC

Succulents don’t usually grow quickly, so gardeners used to leaving space between annual bedding plants should think tighter.

From Seattle Times

Students also grow seasonal plants, such as bedding plants, hanging plants, flowering crops for spring, house plants and poinsettias or Christmas plants.

From Washington Times

As well as spending four or five hours training every Thursday, Nick helps run his family's bedding plant business.

From BBC

The historic city has wowed visitors with its spectacular 3D floral displays and, on many of its roundabouts, traditional bedding plants have been swapped for pollinator-friendly wildflowers.

From BBC