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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.

Merlot Memories

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

Bransford Garden Plants Ltd.

2 records

Kolmcan

Active

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Floribreed V.O.F.

2 records

LONPLUM

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Peter R. Moore

2 records

Little Jay

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan|Barneveld 377 1PC, NL

2 records

Lonesome Dove

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Hansen Hans Andrew|Waseca, MN, US

2 records

Little Frosty

Active

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

Bjorn van de Langeberg

2 records

Koncasmile

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

2 records

Lilac Lipstick

Application submitted

Salvia L. · Sage

Hans A. Hansen

2 records

Mels

Active

Stokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster

Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.

2 records

Librije

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Meizonbla

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

Meizizany

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Kolmpigi

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Floribreed V.O.F.

2 records

Kolmdepu

Active

Callicarpa bodinieri H. Lev.

Kolster Holding B.V.

2 records

Meirivoui

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

KLEDP17265

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

Lemon Sorbet

Active

Scabiosa ochroleuca L.

ARMITAGE ALLAN M.

2 records

Lemon Love

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Hans A. Hansen

2 records

KLECA18408

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm Nils / Stover Anita

3 records

Kudos Silver Blue

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Kolmasun

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Kolster Beheer B.V.

2 records

Maroon Fox

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.

2 records

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