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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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Found in these crops

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.

Salmon Rose

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

OLDHAM MARY JENNIFER, OLDHAM MICHAEL EDWARD

2 records

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

BURPEE NL B.V.

1 record

Rica 20

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Kwekerij Mesker

1 record

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

1 record

Small Wonder

Withdrawn

Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus moscheutos L.

Gretchen Zwetzig

1 record

SAKZIN007

Terminated

Zinnia x marylandica D. M. Spooner et al.

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

1 record

PSW09102

Terminated

Campanula poscharskyana Degen · Trailing bellflower

Peter van de Pol

1 record

Scholmis

Withdrawn

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

SCHOFIELD J.I.^^^SCHOFIELD S.J.

1 record

Sirmade

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Sirphe S.C.E.A.

1 record

Silver Star

Withdrawn

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

Chris Ghyselen

1 record

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Klaus Olbricht

1 record

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

Henricus G.J. Verduin

1 record

Silver Lace

Terminated

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Lynda Windsor, Rodney Davey

1 record

SAGZ0001

Terminated

Salvia x superba Stapf · perennial sage

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Siam

Terminated

Ixora L. · Ixora

LARSEN GUNNAR^^^KNUDSEN JAN

1 record

Rwoods8

Application submitted

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Roderick I. Woods

1 record

Sedum L. · Ice Plant

N.CASERTANO GREENHOUSE & FARMS INC.

1 record

Dimorphotheca ecklonis DC. · Trailing African daisy

Gartneriet René

1 record

RWOODS9

Application submitted

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Roderick I. Woods

1 record

Rencolor

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Jean Renault

1 record

RUIRBR557A

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V.

1 record

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

FLORANOVA LTD

1 record

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Serenade

Withdrawn

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

L.M.S. ApS

1 record

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