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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.

Heartbreaker

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

JOH. VAN NIEKERK

2 records

Josina Elisabeth

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Q.C.W. van der Salm^^^B. J. van Kampen

2 records

Harvandermeerrubyred

Active

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

van der Meer Hans

2 records

HARRFOLK

Active

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

Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

2 records

Harmisty

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

3 records

Harlibra

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

G4Y0002

Active

Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. · honeyplant

Mussche Erik

2 records

G15270

Active

Gaillardia Foug. · Blanket flower

Richard A. Grazzini

2 records

Funny Girl

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Jacrappy

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

JACKSON and PERKINS WHOLESALE INC

2 records

Jacks Gold

Active

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Anthonius P.M. Rijnbeek

2 records

Jacifeve

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

JACKSON and PERKINS WHOLESALE INC

2 records

Hachzwerg

Active

Ilex aquifolium L. · Common holly

Holger Hachmann

2 records

Felice

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Paulus P. M. van der Salm

2 records

Golden Triumph

Terminated

Buxus microphylla Siebold & Zucc. · Littleleaf box

HENDRIK KOLSTER

2 records

H220908

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Farrowtracey

Active

Ilex glabra (L.) A. Gray · Inkberry

Michael W. Farrow

2 records

Florsaxapple

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Florensis B.V.

2 records

Invebluvio

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Silvia Hofmann^^^Birgit Hofmann

2 records

FLORACHRO1

Active

Achillea millefolium L. · Yarrow

Florensis B.V.

2 records

IFLYPH

Active

Silene flos-cuculi (L.) Greuter & Burdet · Meadow Campion

Olivier Beginn

2 records

Illusionist

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

West-Friesland Tulpen B.V.

2 records

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