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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.

Giggling Smileyz

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

2 records

Jazzy Wheeler

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

Uebelhart Georg G.

3 records

Kerteapic

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

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

2 records

GAUCHEBRA

Active

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

MICHIO KATAOKA

2 records

Garho

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Kercalsun

Active

Calendula officinalis x Calendula suffruticosa

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

2 records

Kerbelsnow

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

Kerbelchab

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

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

2 records

JOSTAR

Active

Lavatera L. · Tree mallow

Hyfryd Plants

2 records

Happy Smileyz

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

2 records

Hansoti58

Active

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain · Snake plant

Hansoti Ashish

2 records

Hamdide

Active

Dianthus plumarius L. · Garden pink

Keith R.W. Hammett

2 records

Hachmagic

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Holger Hachmann

2 records

Hachhans

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Holger Hachmann

2 records

Junior Fountain

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Julia

Active

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

ARIE BLOM

2 records

High Contrast

Active

Pulmonaria L. · Lungwort

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Jamie

Active

Escallonia Mutis ex L. f. · Escallonia

Elst Frank|4884 JA Wernhout, NL

2 records

FLORSAXPWH

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Florensis B.V.

2 records

FLORLEULAG

Active

Leucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. · Maximum daisy

Florensis B.V.

2 records

Jade

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

2 records

Jacseboy

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.|Agoura Hills, CA, US

2 records

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