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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.

Ember Glow

Active

Kniphofia Moench · Red hot poker

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Fire Frost

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Janet N. Egger

2 records

HEUPIRE030

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Joke Dragt

3 records

Fireberry

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

2 records

HEMZ0003

Active

Helenium autumnale L. · Common sneezeweed

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Filigree Lace

Active

Betula pendula Roth · Silver birch

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

DOWPHSCNT

Active

Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. · Lavandin

Phoenix Ornamentals Limited^^^Downderry Nursery Ltd.

3 records

Havana

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Harpacific

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

DUNNEHYP

Active

Hypericum x moserianum André · goldflower

Kieran Dunne

2 records

Happy Moon

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Scheys Diederik Alexander Maria

2 records

Hansoti20

Active

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain · Snake plant

Hansoti Ashish

2 records

Gold Heart

Terminated

Lamprocapnos spectabilis (L.) Fukuhara · Asian bleeding-heart

Pope, Nori

2 records

Gold Rocket

Active

Euonymus japonicus Thunb. · Japanese spindle

Hermitage Nursery Pty Ltd

2 records

Hamspirit

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Keith R.W. Hammett

2 records

Dogailspinman

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Felice Purple

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.

2 records

Golden Stardust

Active

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet · Large-flowered tickseed

Blair Winner

2 records

Eyeliner

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Golden Rock

Active

Ilex crenata Thunb. · Japanese holly

Renken Uwe|Wiesmoor, DE

2 records

Hachneg

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Holger Hachmann

2 records

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