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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.

Captain Beretta

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

2 records

Ben Vernooij

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Martinus Jacobus Wilhelmus Fransen

3 records

Candy Love

Active

Helleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall

van Paemel Thierry|Oostkamp, BE

2 records

Candy Floss

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

2 records

Arkpap

Active

Olearia phlogopappa (Labill.) DC. · Tasmanian daisybush

County Park Nursery Ltd.

2 records

Canaletto

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Barfistar

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Celebration

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

WEBBS GARDEN CENTRES LTD.

2 records

Anca

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Elke Steffen

2 records

Callonetta

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Zakelijk Adviescenter Benelux B.V.

2 records

Bandera

Active

Helenium autumnale L. · Common sneezeweed

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

2 records

Catherine Deneuve

Active

Geranium psilostemon Ledeb. · Armenian crane's-bill

Sandrine Delabroye

2 records

Apricot Delight

Active

Achillea millefolium L. · Yarrow

Zwaan Michiel|Alphen aan den-Rijn, NL

2 records

Balsumlem

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Kievit Christa

2 records

Barsixtynine

Active

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

Bartels Gosen B.H.

2 records

Amiko Red Imp

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Brocox Rocket

Active

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

HUBERTINA COX

2 records

Barista

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

Balsalarv

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Christa Kievit

2 records

Britena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Bargau

Active

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

Barrault Michel

2 records

Captain Lovely

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

3 records

Amber Cluster

Active

Helichrysum amorginum Boiss. & Orph.

Brenda M. Bowyer

2 records

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