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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.

Korlalon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Jelverpurp

Active

Glandularia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Uebelhart Georg

2 records

Kolmatri

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Jan de Jong^^^Wilhelmina J. B. de Jong-Tazelaar^^^Agriom Trade B.V.

2 records

Kolmarugi

Active

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Kolster Holding B.V.

2 records

Korcarbas

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

KM01

Active

Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil

Skelley Kieran

2 records

Lemon Zest

Active

Carex siderosticta Hance

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Leila

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

La Villetta S.R.L.

2 records

Leading Lady Lilac

Active

Hybrids between Monarda didyma and Monarda bradburiana

Hansen Hans A

2 records

Little Janie

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Lynne Knosher

2 records

Kerrufdark

Active

Viola x wittrockiana Gams · Garden pansy

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley, Sarah Elisabeth Kerley

2 records

Laternchen

Active

Ligularia xhessei (Hesse) Bergmans

Stade Helmut|Borken-Marbech, DE

2 records

Las Vegas

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

KORsineo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Koes

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

Julisa

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Jean-Paul Davasse

2 records

JS Dance With Me

Active

Cenchrus orientalis (Rich.) Morrone · Oriental pennisetum

Spruyt Select CommV

2 records

Korlitare

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Inbolwi

Active

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

Albert L.C. Bolwijn

2 records

Korethoro

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

2 records

LEUZ0005

Active

Leucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. · Maximum daisy

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

Korbrespo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Kissing Smileyz

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

2 records

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