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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.

Gypsy Dancer

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

2 records

DOW4

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Downderry Nursery Ltd.

2 records

Giada

Active

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

Pesce Sergio (Impresa Individuale)

2 records

Greta

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

2 records

Georgie Yellow

Active

Diplacus aurantiacus (Curtis) Jeps. · Bush monkeyflower

Trees Scott C

2 records

EVEPARO

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.

2 records

Evercream

Active

Carex oshimensis Nakai · Oshima sedge

Patrick Fitzgerald

2 records

Gelato Cranberry

Active

Osteospermum L. x Dimorphotheca Vaill. ex Moench

Decock Youngplants S.P.R.L.

2 records

Green Goblin

Active

Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn. · Pampas grass

Michael Merz

2 records

EVECOLEPI

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.

2 records

Dophlearpica

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

DICXOTIC

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Dickson Nurseries Ltd

2 records

Eureka Blue

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Kabbes Brian

2 records

Gold Nugget

Application submitted

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

ERFZ0001

Active

Erysimum linifolium (Pers.) J. Gay · Wallflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Fryraffles

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

2 records

EMPMIS03

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Piro Newplants B.V.

2 records

Geus4611

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Select Breeding B.V.

2 records

Emma

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut und Thomas Hiedl GbR

2 records

Frosty

Active

Ficinia truncata (Thunb.) Schrad.

Smit Obed

2 records

Georgie Tangerine

Active

Diplacus aurantiacus (Curtis) Jeps. · Bush monkeyflower

Trees Scott C

2 records

Gaucho

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

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