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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.

Saturnus

Terminated

Euphorbia milii Des Moul. · Crown of thorns

Van Veen OZ B.V.

1 record

Soft Caress

Active

Mahonia nitens C. K. Schneid.

IT Saul Plants LLC

1 record

Silver Queen

Withdrawn

Begonia imperialis Lem.

SMIT O^^^Lammert Koning

1 record

Sunny Delight

Withdrawn

Hakonechloa macra (Munro) Makino · Japanese forest grass

Jack E. Hirsch

1 record

Sunflor Tula

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Sidra

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

SH 1923

Withdrawn

Saxifraga cortusifolia Siebold & Zucc.

Josef Heuger

1 record

Starstruck

Terminated

Amsonia rigida Shuttlew. ex Small x Amsonia tabernaemontana Walter

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Stafford

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Sica 20

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Kwekerij Mesker

1 record

RUTBU2016

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Pierre Rutten

1 record

SMNBDD

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Megan Mathey

1 record

Strawberries and Cream

Withdrawn

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

GEBR. DE JONG HANDELSKWEKERIJEN BV

1 record

Sassy Saffron

Active

Coreopsis verticillata L. · Whorled tickseed

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Sapiro Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

1 record

Silver Carpet

Withdrawn

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Plantenkwekerij De Hulsthof

1 record

Snow Star

Withdrawn

Astrantia L. · Masterwort

A. Geertings & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Speedstar Karmin

Terminated

Bellis perennis L. · Lawn daisy

Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH

1 record

Spebane

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Spek Rose Breeding International B.V.

1 record

Siroper

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Sirphe S.C.E.A.

1 record

Reve Damour

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging “Horizon” U.A.

1 record

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