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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.

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Kaagman-Schooneman B.V.

NL
1 record

Stella

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

C.B.A Research B.V.

NL
1 record

Salvia splendens Sellow ex Schult. · Scarlet sage

CNOS Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Sutinky

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Zavidova Liudmyla Hnativna, Horobets Vasyl Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

NL
1 record

Stingray

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Ocho V.O.F.

NL
1 record

Stella

Withdrawn

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kwekerij Sidaco B.V.

FR
1 record

Stiletto

Terminated

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Alieksieienko Oksana Volodymyrivna, Vol`s`ka IUliana Oleksandrivna,

UA
1 record

Crocus L. · Crocus

Van Woesik Veredeling B.V.

NL
1 record

Sunbini

Terminated

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Hugo Dittmar

PL
1 record

Spider

Active

Allium scorodoprasum L. · Sand leek

Kwekersvereniging Bulbs of Lowlands

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

STAMROUJAPAN

Terminated

Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum

Jacques Stamens (FR)

FR
1 record

Sophie

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

LIEBIG ALFRED| Alfred Liebig

DE
1 record

Spot on

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Sylvestris B.V.

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Maveridge Licensing B.V.

NL
1 record

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

Special News

Withdrawn

Lilium L. · Lily

G.A. Verdegaal en Zn. Export B.V.

NL
1 record

Sommerflor

Terminated

Potentilla L. · Cinquefoil

Alieksieienko Oksana Volodymyrivna, Vol`s`ka IUliana Oleksandrivna,

UA
1 record

Snowtip

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Karel van der Veek

NL
1 record

SOPHIANE

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum

Jacques Stamens (FR)

FR
1 record

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Kwekersvereniging Spectrum

NL
1 record

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