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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.

TNARTMS

Withdrawn

Artemisia mauiensis (A. Gray) Skottsb.

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

TL993

Active

Hybrids between Salvia guaranitica and S. splendens

TAKII & CO LTD

1 record

Wespecratito

Withdrawn

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Heinrich Westhoff

1 record

Tinpurbud

Application submitted

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

YABBLU

Terminated

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

A T Yates & Son

1 record

Versweta

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

1 record

Tico Tico

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Flavio Costanzo Sapia

1 record

Verpurg

Active

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

1 record

Thorrina

Terminated

Campanula carpatica Jacq. · Carpathian bellflower

Gartneriet Thoruplund A/S

1 record

Tessumriver

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

1 record

The Three Graces

Application submitted

Paeonia L. · Peony

Peony Shop Holland V.O.F.

1 record

WINTER BEE

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

WYVEE Horticultural Services Pty Ltd

1 record

VALDA ISOLD

Terminated

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Carolyn Grace Bourne

1 record

Surf M21062

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Kiyoshi Miyazaki^^^Yasuyuki Murakami

1 record

White Giant

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Ferdinandushof V.O.F.

1 record

Urano Red

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

1 record

SUPALEM

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Daniel Bede McDonald

1 record

Weslupe

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

West Select B.V.

1 record

Tiny Star

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding B.V.

1 record

Tiny Kissed

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding B.V.

1 record

Tiny Bell

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding B.V.

1 record

TAN15521

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTIAN EVERS

1 record

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