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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.

ADAEXLYA

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam

2 records

Bokratune

Active

Nepeta L. · Catnip

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

Bokraruisp

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

Bokramatch

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

2 records

Benetti

Terminated

Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum

Andreas Niederländer

2 records

BINSUMDAZ

Active

Prunella L. · Self-heal

Michael Guy Tristram

2 records

Blue Horizons

Active

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

Lyndale Nurseries Ltd.

2 records

Blue By You

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Sloane M. Scheiber^^^Jessica D. Janes

2 records

Big Business

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

150GY007

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Hall Elsie K.

2 records

Arturtle

Active

Chelone obliqua L.

Mark R. Boeder

2 records

Berry Exciting

Active

Corydalis shimienensis C. Y. Wu & Z. Y. Su

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Berose

Terminated

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Blacher

Active

Phygelius E. Mey. · Cape fuchsia

White Anthony Robin|Alresford, GB / White Susan|Alresford, GB

2 records

Baryetar

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Arbelpaso

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Armada International B.V.

2 records

BARSABEL

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

BARRAULT HORTICULTURE SARL

2 records

Barlitar

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Barbados

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

PEACOK B.V.& IMANSE LELIEVEREDEL ING B.V.

2 records

Beauty of Lisse

Active

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

JAC. TH. DE VROOMEN

2 records

Balsomold

Active

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

Jianping Ren

2 records

Balsomcor

Active

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

Jianping Ren

2 records

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