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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.

Cloud Walker

Active

Sedum L. · Ice Plant

Gossett Gary J.|Portland, OR, US

2 records

Bokrashine

Active

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

GEBR. KOLSTER B.V.^^^Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

Classic Harmony

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Trevor Brljevich^^^Yvonne Brljevich

3 records

Bremerry

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Alan H. Bremner

2 records

Dolprim

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Marie-France Doll

2 records

Ditoran

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

3 records

Blue Lips

Active

Salvia bulleyana Diels

Molter B.V.

2 records

DISANGOLBI

Active

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Hugo Dittmar

2 records

Blue Lagoon

Active

Euphorbia L. · Spurge

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Devon General

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Blaze

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

DENNIS BRYANT

2 records

Dianes Gold

Active

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Stephen Sylvester Lesch

2 records

Devon Wizard

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Devon Magic

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Devon Dove

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Chelsea

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

2 records

Delparfroni

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

2 records

Charlize

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

DARRELL R.PROBST

2 records

Charles

Active

Euonymus japonicus Thunb. · Japanese spindle

Kris Rahoens

2 records

Chalons

Active

Lonicera nitida Wils. · Boxleaf honeysuckle

Pierre de Prémarre

2 records

Ditosnow

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

2 records

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