Cultivation

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.

KLEN02437

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Per Klemm

2 records

LAZPRT1508

Active

Portulaca umbraticola Kunth · Wingpod purslane

Nebelmeir Johannes Sebastian

3 records

Koncasunda

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

KLEDP16209

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

KLEDG20336

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. x Dianthus gratianopolitanus Vill.

Thiede Lena

2 records

Kibengo

Terminated

Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum

Andreas Niederländer

2 records

KEYFLY

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Klemens Keysers

2 records

HP219902

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Hot Stuff

Active

Hylotelephium spectabile (Boreau) H. Ohba · Ice plant

Gossett Gary J.|Portland, OR, US

2 records

LABZ0006

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

KORzanaby

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Kiegalyel

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

Moonen Carla M.|Enkhuizen, NL

2 records

Kadango

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Junior Dream

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Intertrorats

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

JS Brainstorm

Active

Tradescantia virginiana L. · Virginia spiderwort

Spruyt Select CommV

2 records

Kovian

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

2 records

INNOENO131

Active

Oenothera fruticosa L. · narrow-leaf evening-primrose

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

INNEMKIWAN

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Kerbelpicotee

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

Korma

Active

Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Labill.) Steetz · Common everlasting

PRO-VEG SEEDS LTD

2 records

KLEVP18004

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

2 records

ILLUBOLWI

Active

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

Albert L.C. Bolwijn

2 records

Karin

Application submitted

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Heemskerk Gerard

2 records

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