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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.

Mefisto Red

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

MACGEU005

Active

Geum quellyon Sweet

ALASDAIR MACGREGOR|ELIZABETH MACGREGOR

1 record

Korbrumila

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

2 records

Kopablue

Terminated

Monopsis unidentata (W. T. Aiton) E. Wimm. · Wild violet

V O F SMIT

1 record

MILL04

Terminated

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

Luen Miller

1 record

Mary Ann

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

1 record

MGERW1

Terminated

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

Hammond Horticultural Developments Pty Ltd.

1 record

Kolmamissou

Application submitted

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

Kolmagisno

Terminated

Exochorda racemosa (Lindl.) Rehder

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

KLEPH11217

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

ANTONELLA CAPO|NILS KLEMM

1 record

KLEN04075

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Per Klemm

1 record

Meisaxa

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

1 record

Meiposyton

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

1 record

Lemon Puff

Active

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Meigoffy

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

1 record

Meifainoir

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

1 record

Leefour

Active

Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine

Robert Edward Lee

1 record

Kolmazam

Application submitted

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

KPMERL

Application submitted

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Digby Growns

1 record

Makris

Withdrawn

Salvia microphylla Kunth · Baby sage

Denis-Plants B.V.

1 record

Magnum

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

1 record

Korsarog

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

1 record

Lan Bule

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Kernicola

Application submitted

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Kerley Co Ltd

1 record

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