Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVII, Issue 1
Written by Simona BĂLAN-IONESCU (POPESCU), Florin TOMA
Urban landscaping such as green squares, flowerbeds and green pills are the most common, most numerous and most exposed to traffic. Cities in the European community and major cities worldwide are increasingly using perennial flowering plants in urban landscaping and investing in research into the adaptability of these types of plants to harsh urban conditions. Bucharest is only at the beginning of introducing perennial flowering plants in the design of these types of green spaces, as there are no studies on species that are resistant to the level of pollution and environmental conditions of this city. This paper discusses the impact of perennial flowering plants in urban landscaping in Bucharest, in heavily trafficked road and pedestrian areas, presenting both the problems encountered and the good things about the landscaping choices made by the municipality. At the same time, the paper aims to demonstrate the need for the involvement of the municipality and the specialist community in carrying out comprehensive studies on the resilience of perennial flowering plants in the current urban space of Bucharest, as on their use.
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