Cultivation

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.

Meidiaphaz

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

4 records

Meidarin

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International S.A.

4 records

Meilmera

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland & Cie

5 records

Meipitac

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France

4 records

Macnewye

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Samuel McGredy

4 records

Little Princess

Active

Sidalcea A. Gray · False Mallow

Geerlings Aad

4 records

Lech Walesa

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips vof

4 records

Lady in Red

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MICHAEL A DIRR

5 records

Korpatetof

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Korkopapp

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

KOOPMANN| Gerhard Koopmann

4 records

Kolmagimo

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Kolster Peter R.|Boskoop, NL

4 records

Ivtagolf

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

STICHTING DLO-CENTRUM VOOR PLANTENVEREDELINGS-EN

4 records

June

Protection expired

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

NEOPLANTS LTD

4 records

Hiltessin

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

HILVERDA JAN JOHANNES

4 records

Intimate Ivory

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PETER BECKMAN

4 records

Goetzgene

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Wolfram Götz

4 records

Frau Fujiyo

Protection expired

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

HIROSHI EBIHARA

4 records

Frau Nobuko

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara H.

4 records

Frau Mariko

Protection expired

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

HIROSHI EBIHARA

4 records

Escape

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

V.O.F. HYBRIS

4 records

Diastonia

Active

Diascia barberae Hook. f. · Twinspur

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Dicobey

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Dickson Nurseries Ltd

4 records

Delstrorange

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

4 records

Clips Vio

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hanes Mitchell Eugene

4 records

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