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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.

FLORLAVWH1

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Florensis B.V.

2 records

Curiosity

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

FLORAUBBWB

Active

Aubrieta deltoidea (L.) DC.

Florensis B.V.

2 records

DSALBIBLUE

Terminated

Salvia farinacea Benth. · Mealycup sage

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Felice Light Pink

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

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

2 records

DCOREO16

Active

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet · Large-flowered tickseed

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Dream Parrot

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.W. Reus Bloembollen B.V.

2 records

FAURESAL02

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Jean-Pierre Faure

2 records

Crembru

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

June Croon

2 records

FLEURFRAM

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Martine Tellwright

2 records

Dreamer

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

DOWNOLY

Active

Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. · Lavandin

Downderry Nursery Ltd.

2 records

Dapaor

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

PanAmerican Seed Europe B.V.

2 records

Fancy Wheeler

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

Uebelhart Georg G.|Schwarmstedt, DE

3 records

Dopenspriscarl

Active

Penstemon barbatus x Penstemon heterophyllus

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Coral Reef

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Carolyn Grace Bourne

2 records

Dolkis

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Marie-France Doll

2 records

Fire Dragon

Active

Canna x generalis L. H. Bailey · Garden canna

Joe Corgan

3 records

Evelyne

Active

Vinca minor L. · Lesser periwinkle

Hans Müller

2 records

Ditosmel

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

2 records

Distant Drum

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Rooijakkers Breezand B.V.

2 records

Dicwitness

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Dickson Nurseries Ltd

2 records

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