Cultivation

Border plantings

Border plantings are narrow strips of low-growing plants planted along plot boundaries for visual zoning and decorative framing. Their formation requires careful selection of cultivars characterized by a compact habit and dense structure.

Mentioned in descriptions 6 657 varieties reference book.

Border plantings are narrow strips of low-growing plants 15–50 centimeters wide, planted along paths, lawns, or flower beds. The primary purpose of such plantings is clear visual zoning of the territory, defining plot boundaries, and creating decorative framing for landscape elements.

When selecting cultivars for creating a border, plant habit and growth rate are of key importance. The cultivar should possess a compact, dense crown or a dense leaf rosette, which allows the plants to close into a continuous ribbon without gaps. The stability of decorative qualities throughout the entire season and the ability to tolerate regular pruning to maintain a specific geometric shape are also evaluated.

The effectiveness of border plantings depends on adherence to cultivation rules, including increased planting density of up to 15 plants per linear meter. Maintenance of such plantings requires regular trimming or removal of flower stalks, as well as strict consideration of the ecological requirements of a specific zone, such as light levels and soil type, which ensures the preservation of the uniformity of the living line.

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Breakdown by crop

Rose border plantings 63 Dahlia Border Plantings 21 Border plantings: Hydrangea macrophylla 19 Heuchera borders 18 Alstroemeria border plantings 15 Border plantings of chrysanthemum 14 Border Planting of Lilies 14 Hosta border plantings 8 Border Plantings: New Guinea Impatiens 7 Diascia Border Plantings 7 Border Plantings of Dianthus caryophyllus 7 Dianthus border plantings 6 Zantedeschia border plantings 5 Border plantings: Lobelia erinus 5 Tulip border plantings 5 Nemesia border plantings 5 Basil Border Plantings 5 Border Plantings: Garden Phlox 4 Border Plantings: Hydrangea serrata 4 Daylily Border Plantings 4 Bidens border plantings 4 Verbena border plantings 4 Pelargonium border plantings 4 Border plantings — Garden chrysanthemum 3

Found in these crops

Rose 766 Tulip 552 Lily 284 Bigleaf hydrangea 254 Coral Flower 127 Dahlia 121 Chrysanthemum 99 Carnation 80 Garden phlox 68 Gladiolus 64 Carnation 63 Common heather 61

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Party Time

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Gossett Gary J.|Portland, OR, US

2 records

Party Girl

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Hansen Hans A

2 records

MVNC1823

Active

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet · Large-flowered tickseed

van Noort Marco

3 records

MVNG1811

Active

Geranium sanguineum L.

van Noort Marco

2 records

Mulberry Ruffles

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

2 records

Morning Sun

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.

2 records

Moonshine

Active

Pulmonaria L. · Lungwort

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

MONARD0039

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

MOERAAM3

Active

Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum

MARCEL MOERMAN

2 records

Perado

Active

Ceanothus L. · Ceanothus

YODER TODDINGTON LTD

2 records

Mojito

Active

Astilbe japonica (C. Morren & Decne.) A. Gray · Japanese astilbe

van der Meer Hans

2 records

OENE

Active

Taxus x media Rehder · Anglo-Japanese yew

Handelskwekerij de Buurte B.V.

2 records

Neon Lights

Active

Tiarella L. · Foamflower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Minpitto

Active

Pittosporum tenuifolium Gaertn. · Kohuhu

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

NCDX1

Active

Deutzia x rosea (Lemoine) Rehder

North Carolina State University (NCSU)

2 records

MINBEL252

Active

Echinacea purpurea x Echinacea tennesseensis

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

MVNG1901

Active

Geranium sanguineum L.

van Noort Marco

2 records

Mels Blue

Active

Stokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster

Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.

2 records

MINSYBLE9

Active

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Mouria Yellow

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Moonlight Star

Active

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

Rijnbeek Anthonius Phillipus Maria / de Jong Kitty

2 records

Novcaryfou

Active

Caryopteris x clandonensis A. Simmonds ex anon. · Clandon bluebeard

MICHAEL S DOBRES

2 records

Melgreen

Active

Ligustrum japonicum Thunb. · Japanese privet

Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO) Eenheid Plant

2 records

Meiramboys

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

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