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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.

Corsica

Protection expired

Canna L. · Canna lily

PanAmerican Seed Europe B.V.

NL
1 record

Crimson Glory F1

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Centennial

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Huijg Veredeling B.V.

NL
1 record

Coventry

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

NL
1 record

CHRISCINN

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTENSEN JACK (FR)

FR
1 record

Cote d'Azur

Active

Iris L. · Iris

Iris Nova V.O.F.

NL
1 record

Chopin

Active

Iris L. · Iris

Maveridge Licensing B.V./Juno

NL
1 record

Costamum Yellow

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

C.B.A Research B.V.

NL
1 record

Concorde

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Future Rights B.V

NL
1 record

Cavolino

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

NL
1 record

Carpe Diem

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Casa Granda

Application submitted

Lilium L. · Lily

Bisschoff Tulleken B.V.

NL
1 record

Carré

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Nic van Schagen & Zn. B.V.

NL
1 record

Caracas

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Fa. A. en L. Duin

NL
1 record

Canberra

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Mastenbroek Breeding Rights B.V./Vriend Cultures B.V.

NL
1 record

Chacha

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Mastenbroek Bloembollen B.V./Vriend Cultures B.V.

NL
1 record

Cairns

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
1 record

Charlotte Bishop

Active

Ipheion Raf. · Spring Starflower

Clarke Orchard House

NL
1 record

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