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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.

Dapconwhi

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Crystal Cloud

Active

Nepeta x faassenii Bergmans ex Stearn · Faassen's catnip

Sonia Wright

2 records

Ballanpaf

Application submitted

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Balglimdre

Application submitted

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

SIMONE E. CRAIN

2 records

Caesars Palace

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Coussine

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Jacques Couturieux

2 records

Cotton Candy

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Bremdra

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Alan H. Bremner

2 records

Dalwiter

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Az. Agr. Novaspina di Davide Dalla Libera (Impresa Individuale)

2 records

Bartwelve

Protection expired

Phlox L. · Phlox

Bartels Breeding B.V

2 records

Balcherissam

Active

Erysimum linifolium (Pers.) J. Gay · Wallflower

Trees Scott C

4 records

Barinka

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Balcarcint

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Ellen Leue

2 records

Barfourteen

Protection expired

Phlox L. · Phlox

Bartels Breeding B.V

2 records

Bud18blu20

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Trees Scott C

2 records

Congrabel

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Michael W. Farrow

2 records

Condappin

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Trees Scott C

2 records

Balyricsil

Terminated

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

PAN AMERICAN SEED CO

2 records

Bonmadpinkim

Terminated

Argyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush

Berneutz, Andrew

2 records

Aztec Gold

Active

Veronica prostrata L.

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Cometa Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Conaco Yellow

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Balsomsed

Active

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

Jianping Ren

2 records

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