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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.

Snowstorm

Active

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

Stephen Wilken

5 records

Rambodiam

Active

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Stewart Ian Angus|Somersby, AU

5 records

SAKPXC034

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Sakata Seed Corporation

5 records

SAKIMP038

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

5 records

SAKIMP044

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

5 records

SAKIMP041

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

5 records

Selten004

Active

Nandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo

Selten Johannes C. M.

6 records

SAKIMP040

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

5 records

Radsunny

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

William J. Radler

5 records

Red Candy

Active

Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. · Lingonberry

Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.

6 records

Rambubona

Active

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Ramm Botanicals Holdings Pty Ltd

5 records

Pink Skyrocket

Active

Tiarella L. · Foamflower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

5 records

Radtkopink

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

William J. Radler

5 records

Paprika

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

6 records

Poulaksel

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/s

6 records

Neon Star

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

5 records

Orania

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Pieter Jan Kos, World Breeding B.V.

5 records

Nikita

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michael Larsen

5 records

Nonsitnal

Active

Phedimus takesimensis (Nakai) ’t Hart

Roma Norberto Miguel

6 records

Noasplash

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Sean Arkinstall, Bright Future Investments Pty Ltd

6 records

Milarosso

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Piero Frangi, Fondazione Minoprio

5 records

Meimirrote

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

6 records

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