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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.

Rocelli

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
2 records

Sachsenstern

Protection expired

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Reiner Thomas

DE
1 record

Rio de Janeiro

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

De Enk Noordoostpolder B.V.

NL
1 record

Royal Carpet POL

Terminated

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Rogina

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Ligthart Flowerbulbs

NL
1 record

Rockabilly

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Huijg Breezand B.V.

NL
1 record

Rosy Dream

Active

Allium L. · Ornamental Allium

W. van Lierop & Zonen B.V.

NL
1 record

Robert de Belder

Terminated

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Elisabeth Hobbie (Hobbie-Rhododendron)

DE
1 record

REUHAM

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Gaec Reuter Freres (FR)

FR
1 record

Regec

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Mark Gergely / Mark Gergelyne

HU
2 records

Reuwin

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSERAIE REUTER SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Renesi

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

Red'n Pretty

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Monrovia Nursery

FR
1 record

Renata

Terminated

Saintpaulia H. Wendl. · African violet

FISCHER ARNOLD| Arnold Fischer

DE
1 record

Rekleigrue

Active

Taxus baccata L. · European yew

Renke zur Mühlen

DE
1 record

Red Spider

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
1 record

Red Purissima

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

M.J.M. van Rijn Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Roadstar

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Q.J. Vink & Zn. B.V.

NL
1 record

Riviera

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Roślin Ogrodniczych Waganiec sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Red Spring Surprise

Withdrawn

Erica x darleyensis Bean · Darley heath

KRAMER KURT| Kurt Kramer (Heidezuechtung)

DE
1 record

Red Velvet

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

NL
2 records

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