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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.

WP18 CAS06

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Whetman Plants International Limited

1 record

ADAFETAP

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
1 record

White Beauty

Active

Eremurus M. B. · Desert Candle

Gebr. de Groot en Zn. V.O.F.

1 record

White Zebra

Withdrawn

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Chris Ghyselen

1 record

Vulcano

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

United Calla B.V.

1 record

Vukozgemini

Active

Weigela florida (Bunge) A. DC. · Old fashioned weigela

Výkumný ústav Silva Taroucy pro krajinu a okrasné zahradnictiví v.v.i.

1 record

Wesvercavio

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR

1 record

WESTARR

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Jonathan J. Tuite

1 record

Visions Inferno

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

1 record

Violin Saron

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Saron Breeding B.V.

1 record

Violette de Loire

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Barrault Horticulture S.A.R.L.

1 record

Victoria Sponge

Application submitted

Geum L. · Avens

Gerardus A.P. Lommerse

1 record

WALGOLFOU

Withdrawn

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Walberton Plants LTD

1 record

Youandme Forever

Withdrawn

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

Henricus G.J. Verduin

1 record

Wescacanboun

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Heinrich Westhoff

2 records

Vision in White Delight

Application submitted

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

1 record

Vanilla Sky

Terminated

Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum

MTS VAN DER MEER

1 record

URITW03

Withdrawn

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Kong Young Park

1 record

Vision Vulcano

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

1 record

VERPAALEN02

Active

Cornus alba L. · Red-barked dogwood

Henricus C.E.M. Verpaalen

1 record

Wradish

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Marchenrose Co. Ltd.

1 record

Zancewil

Active

Celosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

1 record

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