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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.

Hranatovyi Braslet

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Klymenko Zinaida Kostiantynivna

UA
2 records

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

JOHN A. HUNTER

NL
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Chyzhankova Valentyna Ivanivna, Rubtsova Olena Leonidivna,

UA
2 records

Hrin Karpet

Terminated

Berberis L. · Barberry

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

UA
1 record

Cymbidium Sw. · Cymbidium

Floricultura B.V.

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.

NL
1 record

Fritillaria L. · Fritillary

V.O.F. de Keizerskroon

NL
1 record

Guitckyflu

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

SAS Sauvé-Guittet

PL
1 record

Greco compatto

Application submitted

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

PUBBLICO DOMINIO

IT
1 record

Campanula L. · Bellflower

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

UA
1 record

Hema

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

CNOS Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Greco a palla

Application submitted

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

PUBBLICO DOMINIO

IT
1 record

Hiker

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Harlekin

Terminated

Cuphea cyanea DC.

MICHAEL HELMUT UNGER

DE
1 record

HARFERVOUR

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS ROSES and Co Ltd (GB)

FR
1 record

Lilium L. · Lily

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

NL
1 record

Hanabee White

Application submitted

Digitalis purpurea L. · Common Foxglove

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Ligthart Flowerbulbs

NL
1 record

GRACIA

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

D.MANSUINO

ES
2 records

Hattrick

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Gebr. Boon Hem B.V./Borst Rights B.V.

NL
1 record

Gomera

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Co÷peratieve Kwekersvereniging Mellflower

NL
1 record

HARHANDY

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS ROSES and Co Ltd (GB)

FR
1 record

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