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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.

Bilbao

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

PETER J.M. VAN SCHIE

3 records

Diastonia

Terminated

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Diamant

Protection expired

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Firma Kwekerij Delphi V.O.F.

2 records

Devon Pearl

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Cha Cha Purple

Active

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

Robert D. Jansen

2 records

Blue Ribbons

Active

Phlox divaricata L. · blue phlox

Tony Avent

2 records

Dapadpor

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

PanAmerican Seed Europe B.V.

2 records

Centaurus

Terminated

Leptospermum J.R. et G. Forst. · Tea Tree

New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd

2 records

Blue Flare

Active

Agapanthus praecox subsp orientalis (F.M. Leight) F.M. Leight. · Common agapanthus

Richard Jamieson

2 records

Barpimisisi

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Emilio Cano

2 records

Barjamocar

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Binparcol

Active

Ajuga reptans L. · Bugle

Tristram Mike|Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0LL, GB

2 records

Deep Blue Field

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Vitroflora Grupa Producentów Sp. z o.o.

2 records

Balwhiscran

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Talmadge Paul

2 records

Balverevlu

Active

Veronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell

Lynne Knosher

2 records

DBV001

Active

Dietes bicolor (Steud.) Sweet ex Klatt

DE WET PLANT BREEDERS (PTY) LTD

2 records

Buttermilk

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

2 records

Cygnet

Active

Tiarella L. · Foamflower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

DALON11

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Belgian Lace

Active

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Brusago

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

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