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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.

Matangi

Withdrawn

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J. en P. Snoek en Zn. B.V.

1 record

Marrero

Withdrawn

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J. en P. Snoek en Zn. B.V.

1 record

New Dimension

Withdrawn

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

1 record

Michael

Withdrawn

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

KAPAC JAY

1 record

NCYU Love

Withdrawn

Agave x bundrantii (T. M. Howard) Thiede & Eggli

Huang Kuang-Liang

1 record

Meteor Pink

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

NCXP1

Active

x Pyracomeles vilmorinii Rehder

Thomas G. Ranney

1 record

OPSTAL 60

Withdrawn

Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don · Japanese pieris

Ron van Opstal Holding B.V.

1 record

Magic Color

Terminated

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Hendrik Jan van den Top

1 record

Meiradblaz

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland^^^William J. Radler

1 record

Ocean Bird

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Firma van der Vlugt V.O.F.

1 record

NULO042

Terminated

Lobelia alsinoides Lam. (syn. Lobelia trigona Roxb.) x Lobelia erinus L.

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

1 record

Magic Fire

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

United Calla B.V.

1 record

Meissoniet

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

1 record

Little Treasure

Terminated

Hosta sieboldiana (Hook.) Engl. · Siebold's plantain lily

Hendrik Jan van den Top

1 record

MACGEU004

Active

Geum quellyon Sweet

ALASDAIR MACGREGOR|ELIZABETH MACGREGOR

1 record

LUC2016

Withdrawn

Lophomyrtus xralphii (Hook. f.) Burret

Firma Lucassen Boomkwekerij V.O.F.

1 record

Noortpicco

Terminated

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

1 record

Noecfour

Terminated

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Marco van Noort Breeding B.V.

1 record

NOA11830

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Reinhard Noack

1 record

MINSPIZ07

Terminated

Spiraea japonica L. f. · Japanese meadowsweet

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

1 record

Nirptrop

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

NIRP International S.A.S.

1 record

Nirprap

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

NIRP International S.A.S.

1 record

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