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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.

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

TREES| Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

DE
1 record

DELPAPY

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
1 record

Congo

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

NL
1 record

Connie

Terminated

Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Szymanów Sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

G. Buis Bloembollen B.V.

NL
2 records

Creil

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vontade B.V.

NL
1 record

Darwin's Dream

Protection expired

Astilbe simplicifolia Makino · Star astilbe

Veen

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.

NL
2 records

Dark Secret

Withdrawn

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
2 records

Hyacinthus · Hyacinth

Firma C.G. van den Berg en Zonen

NL
1 record

CLAYSNOW

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

CLAYWORTH (NZ)

FR
1 record

Daniela

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

BIGIO MAURO

IT
1 record

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
1 record

Czardasz

Terminated

Salvia splendens Sellow ex Schult. · Scarlet sage

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

PL
1 record

Daniella

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Ligthart Flowerbulbs

NL
1 record

Dallas

Application submitted

Allium L. · Ornamental Allium

W. Mellema

NL
1 record

Chochlik

Terminated

Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster

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

PL
1 record

Cocopa

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

FR
31 records

Linum grandiflorum Desf. · Flowering flax

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Future Rights B.V

NL
1 record

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