Cultivation

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.

Auskindling

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

6 records

Angel of Forgiveness

Active

Dianthus plumarius L. · Garden pink

Keith R.W. Hammett

5 records

Ausguard

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Auscent

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Black Pearl

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Hansen Hans A

5 records

Bailmacfive

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, Joshua Kardos, Michael A. Dirr

5 records

AUSwhirl

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

5 records

Balcabooni

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Winslow Benjamin K. / Masor Laura L.

5 records

Ascot Rainbow

Active

Euphorbia x martini Rouy · Martin's spurge

Glenn David|Ascot 3364, AU

5 records

austobias

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

6 records

ausquirk

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

6 records

Angel of Desire

Active

Dianthus plumarius L. · Garden pink

Keith R.W. Hammett

5 records

World's Favourite

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Veredeling van Tuinbouwgewasse

BE DE FR NL

4 records

Mero Star

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

IMANSE VEREDELING BV (NL)

BE DE FR NL

4 records

Holebibi

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

HOFFGAARDE BV (NL)

BE DE FR NL

4 records

Korfalt

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W.KORDES' SOEHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG

BE DE DK NL

4 records

Kortor

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE DK NL SE

4 records

Teeny

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DK FR SE

4 records

Yoholly

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PETER S HESSE

DK IT NL

4 records

Tantaluma

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger

DE NL PL

5 records

Mirabella

Protection expired

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Thomas Frank

BE DK NL

4 records

Maria

Protection expired

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP

DK FR NL

4 records

Melanie

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)

DE NL PL

4 records

Katjana

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Jong, Cornelis T. J. de|CR Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

DE FR NL

4 records

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