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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

Found in these crops

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.

Gisela

Terminated

Saintpaulia H. Wendl. · African violet

OPTIMARA| Optimara-Erfindergemeinschaft GbR, Gebr. Holtkamp

DE
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Haaster Flowerbulbs

NL
1 record

Fomova

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

Filou Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

PARATY B.V.B.A

PL
1 record

Calendula officinalis L. · Pot marigold

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Florence

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

"Bloembollenkwekerij J.S. Pennings ""De Bilt""

NL
1 record

GAUMO

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Roseraies GAUJARD (FR)

FR
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSERAIES FELIX GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

Fin compact

Application submitted

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

PUBBLICO DOMINIO

IT
1 record

Fine verde

Application submitted

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

PUBBLICO DOMINIO

IT
1 record

Lilium L. · Lily

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

NL
1 record

Filutek

Terminated

Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster

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

PL
1 record

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Katsumata Kazuyoshi

FR
1 record

Fabiola

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Peter Herzog

DE
1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSERAIES FELIX GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

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