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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.

Indiana

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
1 record

Ice Queen

Active

Crocus L. · Crocus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

JACOLITE

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

WARRINER (US)

FR
1 record

Jaś

Terminated

Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
1 record

Jan Groot

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.

NL
1 record

Ice Baby

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Kwekersvereniging Spectrum

NL
1 record

Ice Age

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Huijg Veredeling B.V.

NL
1 record

Jaga

Terminated

Matthiola incana (L.) R. Br. · Hoary stock

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
1 record

Iwona

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

M.H. van der Zon en Zn. V.O.F.

NL
1 record

HGC Silvermoon

Terminated

Helleborus x ericsmithii

Josef Heuger (Gartenbaubetrieb)

DE
1 record

Holden Tiara

Terminated

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

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

UA
1 record

INTROPI

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

INTERPLANT BV (NL)

FR
1 record

Inga

Terminated

Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster

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

PL
1 record

HARGLOBE

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS ROSES and Co Ltd (GB)

FR
1 record

Helena

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Hodowla Roślin Bronisze sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Hypnose

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Heartstrings

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
1 record

Hawaii

Terminated

Tagetes erecta L. · African marigold

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
1 record

Harlekin

Terminated

Cuphea ignea A. DC.

UNGER MICHAEL| Michael Helmut Unger

DE
1 record

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