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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.

Flevo Nautica

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

M.G.T. Snoek Beheer B.V.

2 records

IFECSSGOLD

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

2 records

FJF 1811

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Lafontaine Frederic

2 records

Giselle

Active

Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer · Geraldton wax

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority

2 records

Hortmagidace

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

2 records

Fire Dancer

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PETER BECKMAN

2 records

Hortmacante

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

2 records

Georgie Red

Active

Diplacus aurantiacus (Curtis) Jeps. · Bush monkeyflower

Trees Scott C

2 records

Ever After

Active

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

Hansen Hans A

2 records

Giuditta

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

MASSIMO BARATTA

2 records

Gaudi Violet

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Vitroflora Grupa Producentów Sp. z o.o.

2 records

IFHEPR

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

van den Haak Jelle

2 records

ET CRX 904

Active

Carex L. · Sedge

ETERNAL PLANT BOYL B.V.

2 records

Ibera

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

2 records

Frycalm

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

3 records

HUTPAC

Active

Coprosma repens A. Rich. · Mirror bush

County Park Nursery Ltd.

2 records

Fremont

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Garnet

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

2 records

Fairytale

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

2 records

HER2016T02

Active

Taxus baccata L. · European yew

Herplant B.V.

2 records

Flower Power

Active

Phlox maculata L. · Meadow phlox

Probst Darrell R.|Hubbardston, MA 01452-1315, US

3 records

Hecice

Terminated

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Hector Harrison

2 records

Heatwave Glimmer

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

2 records

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