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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.

Midnight

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

The Behnke Nurseries Co.

2 records

Lilac Candles

Active

Lobelia siphilitica L. · Blue cardinal-flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Magic Fire

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan|Barneveld, NL

2 records

Libelle

Active

Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk.

Peer Kin

2 records

Meilampario

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Kornerucas

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

2 records

Mega Mels

Active

Stokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster

Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.

2 records

Lucky Day

Active

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Verduin Harrie

2 records

Mass Coast

Active

Dracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl. · Corn plant

Kwekerij Piet Vijverberg B.V.

2 records

Melina

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Meimindefer

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Korknownot

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

2 records

Minmil

Active

Euonymus japonicus Thunb. · Japanese spindle

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Korgellan

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Lena

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

2 records

Lemon Sorbet

Active

Verbascum L. · Mullein

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Magic Wand

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Maestro

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

2 records

Medusas Hair

Active

Allium senescens L. subsp. senescens x A. tanguticum Regel

Hans A. Hansen

2 records

Loyalist

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Vitro Westland B.V.

2 records

Lovelife

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Leonardus J. Berbee

2 records

LAURAXBLU

Terminated

Isotoma axillaris Lindl. · Hippobroma

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Laura

Active

Geranium pratense L. · Meadow crane's-bill

Christine Morley

2 records

Midnightlyona

Active

Geranium pratense L. · Meadow crane's-bill

Johannes B.A.L. van Lakwijk

2 records

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