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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.

Balskywlue

Active

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

Sloane M. Scheiber^^^Jessica D. Janes

2 records

Balneplud

Active

Nepeta L. · Catnip

Christa Kievit

2 records

Balsumleac

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Kievit Christa

2 records

Balsukalav

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Balkapopur

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

3 records

Baraga

Active

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

Barrault Horticulture S.A.R.L.

2 records

Baluptold

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Darren Barshaw

2 records

Amethyst in snow

Active

Centaurea montana L.

Sahin Elisabeth|Alphen aan den Rijn, NL

2 records

Agpatpur

Application submitted

Ageratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Balsukaco

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Balavurlu

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Martijn Baijens

2 records

Adapanco

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam

2 records

Amalia

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Hendrik Jan van den Top

2 records

Balangbakin

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Leue Ellen|DeKalb, IL, US

2 records

Allvglove

Active

Veronica x media Schrad.

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

2 records

Allvbride

Active

Veronica x media Schrad.

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

2 records

Balkapopink

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

2 records

Baillagtwo

Active

Lagerstroemia L. · Crape Myrtle

Roberts David Jonathan,McBee Oren,Schulze Justin

2 records

Baby Pete

Active

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

Francis Rupert Benson

2 records

Balanglabi

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

LESLIE HEFFRON

2 records

Abajo Yellow

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Alexis

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

2 records

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