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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.

Bangkok

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Future Rights B.V

NL
1 record

Balscoberrux

Withdrawn

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Ball Horticultural Company

PL
1 record

Bacuriti

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Rooyakkers/Ligthart

NL
1 record

Blue Carpet SZF

Terminated

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

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

PL
1 record

Betty

Application submitted

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Dariusz Kapias

PL
1 record

Blossom Peacock

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

MIYAKE NURSERY.LTD

NL
1 record

Blondy

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Kwekersvereniging Partners

NL
1 record

Bingo

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Banana Baby

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Maatschap van der Linden en Zoon

NL
1 record

AURORA

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

F.BADIA

ES
1 record

Bante Cheriasun

Terminated

Lantana L. · Lantana

Shifeng Pan c/o Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.

DE
1 record

Bald Eagle

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

NL
1 record

BARBRIO

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSE BARNI (IT)

FR
1 record

Ave

Terminated

Bellis perennis L. · Lawn daisy

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

PL
1 record

Beautytrend

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

G. Buis Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Atos

Terminated

Antirrhinum majus L. · Snapdragon

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

PL
1 record

Ariel

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

SAPIA FLAVIO

IT
1 record

Bante Oransun

Terminated

Lantana L. · Lantana

Shifeng Pan c/o Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.

DE
1 record

Aqua Magic

Active

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Boltha B.V.

NL
1 record

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