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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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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.

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

van Noort Marco

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain Antoine / Radler William J.

2 records

Meitincel

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

MR ALAIN MEILLAND

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Meifranjin

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Mercurius

Terminated

Allium L. · Ornamental Allium

Fa. "Langedijk" V.O.F.

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN MEILLAND

2 records

Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don · Japanese pieris

van Opstal Ronnie Adrianus Antonius

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Matina Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Michal Andrusiv

2 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Leue Ellen

2 records

Mickie

Active

Cistus x hybridus Pourr.

Pavlich John C.

2 records

NCDX2

Active

Deutzia x rosea (Lemoine) Rehder

Thomas G. Ranney

2 records

Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth · False heather

Outback Plants Pty Ltd.

2 records

Manon

Active

Nandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo

Andreas W.J. Boereboom

2 records

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