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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.

Caterina

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

Charade Red

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.

NL
1 record

CATALIDA

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Jean Louis FONCELLE (FR)

FR
1 record

Byron Bay

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
1 record

Callahan

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Westend Bulb B.V.

NL
1 record

Buckingham

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hobaho B.V.

NL
1 record

Carmen Nana

Withdrawn

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

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

PL
2 records

Carisma

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Carmel

NL
1 record

Carice

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

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

NL
1 record

Candy Blossom

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Laan Flora Facilities B.V.

NL
1 record

CAMILLA

Withdrawn

Begonia L. · Begonia

ERIK BOLL

DK
1 record

Blue Velvet

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

Penning Breeding B.V.

NL
1 record

Blue Trophy

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Neelissen

NL
1 record

Carmen

Terminated

Tagetes patula L. · French marigold

Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Roślin Ogrodniczych Waganiec sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Body Builder

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Bright Joy

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

H.P. Imanse B.V.

NL
1 record

Blue Wonder

Terminated

Scaevola L. · Fan-flower

ROTHER| Reinhard W. Rother

DE
1 record

Blue Lagoon

Active

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Van Woesik Veredeling B.V.

NL
1 record

Bona

Terminated

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

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

PL
1 record

Campania

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

Blue Ocean

Active

Crocus L. · Crocus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
1 record

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