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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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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.

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

Werner Dennis J. / Snelling Layne K.

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

5 records

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Walters John D.

5 records

KORtutu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes^^^Tim-Hermann Kordes^^^John Vincent Kordes

5 records

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

ROBERT HARKNESS

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness

6 records

Hakonechloa macra (Munro) Makino · Japanese forest grass

Lyle G. Courtice

5 records

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

5 records

Glory

Active

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

Philpott, Heather

5 records

Hokomano

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Peter Rudolf Kolster

5 records

Veronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell

GAVRIEL DANZIGER (CD)

6 records

Sedum L. · Ice Plant

Christopher M Hansen

5 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

5 records

Everlite

Active

Carex oshimensis Nakai · Oshima sedge

Patrick Fitzgerald

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Warner Christopher Hugh

6 records

Bonfire

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

RJ Cross, NZ Institute for Crop & Food Rsch Ltd

5 records

Sedum L. · Ice Plant

Hansen Christopher M.

5 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Robert J Cherry

5 records

Barsixty

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

6 records

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

North Carolina State University / North Carolina State University

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

6 records

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