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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.

Evolution Pop Corn

Active

Nerium oleander L. · Oleander

Almendreta Plantas y Cultivos S.L.

2 records

Emma

Active

Helleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall

van Paemel Thierry|Oostkamp, BE

2 records

Conaco Bronze

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

DE WET F

Active

Hybrids between Plectranthus saccatus and Plectranthus hilliardiae

Quinton Bean

2 records

Elodie

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Desert Mouse

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Hendrik Jan van den Top

2 records

Cloud Nine

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Helen Warrington

2 records

EVEMOR

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.

2 records

El Capitan

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Wagenaar Lelies B.V.

2 records

Eveline

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

OUDSHOORN A.A.M.

2 records

Eclair

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

EVEACADO

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.

2 records

Delft Lace

Active

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

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph|Zuidwolde, NL

2 records

DELA 102

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

2 records

Christy

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

Hensler Christy Ann|Newport, WA 99156, US

2 records

Echmis

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Anthonius J.M. Kempen

2 records

Durango

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Green Works International B.V.

2 records

De Dijk

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

2 records

Charity Yellow

Active

Erysimum cheiri (L.) Crantz · Wallflower

Takii & Company Ltd

2 records

Duel Violet

Active

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

2 records

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