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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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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.

Lady Guineverre

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Heemskerk Gerardus|Noordwijk 2204 AE, NL

2 records

Mckcitrine

Active

Forsythia viridissima Lindl.

Moore Daniel|Waterloo, WI, US

2 records

Mysterious Maiden

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Weiskott Jack|Greenport, NY 11944, US

2 records

MVNC1904

Active

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet · Large-flowered tickseed

van Noort Marco

2 records

Mount Hood

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Molter B.V.

2 records

Mountain Magic

Active

Pulmonaria L. · Lungwort

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Magenta Stars

Active

Boronia heterophylla x Boronia pulchella

Kings Park and Botanic Gardens staff

2 records

Lauren

Active

Sansevieria bracteata Baker

Marvin Gonzalez Villegas

2 records

MVNG1905

Active

Geranium sanguineum L.

van Noort Marco

2 records

Laughing Smileyz

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

2 records

LANZ0007

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

2 records

LAGE001

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Geert Devriese

2 records

Moonshine

Active

Choisya ternata · Mexican orange

David Ralph Tristram

2 records

Mondiano

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Mark Design

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

West-Friesland Tulpen B.V.

2 records

Mariposa Violet

Application submitted

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

John Robb, The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

2 records

Meilegase

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

MINSAM9

Active

Rhododendron molle (Blume) G. Don · Chinese azalea

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

MINRUGO2W

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Little Lemon

Protection expired

Solidago L. · Goldenrod

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Little Darling

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V.

2 records

Lion Cub

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Korlipara Harini

2 records

Midnight Martini

Active

Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush

Stephen Burton

2 records

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