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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.

Junior Dance

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Korherkul

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Judy

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Jubilo

Active

Carex brunnea Thunb.

Bloemisterij "De Snipperling" V.O.F.

2 records

JS Delgado Macho

Active

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Spruyt Select CommV

2 records

HEWREB

Active

Daphne odora Thunb. · Winter daphne

Watson Steven|Yelverton, Devon PL20 7DQ, GB

2 records

Korcolipas

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

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

2 records

Korapriber

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

JHE00137

Active

Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose

Floréac N.V.

2 records

Jasoda Pink

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Jelly Bells

Active

Campanula xpulloides hort.

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Iron Butterfly

Active

Tiarella L. · Foamflower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

IFANFB

Active

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Jelle van den Haak

2 records

Kohana

Active

Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum

Pieters Luc Remi Johan|Staden-Oostnieuwkerke, BE

2 records

Heidy

Active

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

Johannes M.J. Zwetsloot

2 records

Huhe01

Active

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

van 't Hul Michel

2 records

HP217904

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Hortmoc

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Cornelis Pieter Eveleens

2 records

Isaura Yellow

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Johan David

2 records

Infinity

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Joke Dragt

2 records

Hollasic

Active

Dryopteris wallichiana (Spreng.) Hyl.

Hollister Robert Anthony / Hollister Gillian

2 records

Harlark

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

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