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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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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.

Cocdestin

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

JAMES COCKER AND SONS

IE
4 records

Cornus alba L. · Red-barked dogwood

Pannebakker John

NL
4 records

Bavaria

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.

FR
4 records

Aranal

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

SANDE B.V.

NL
4 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips vof

NL
4 records

Ankong

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

SANTHO BEHEER B.V.

FR
4 records

Ace

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

William E. DUFFETT (US)/JESSEL H. WALTER (FR)

FR
4 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

5 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
4 records

Wilcott

Active

Euphorbia characias L. · Mediterranean spurge

WILLIS DAVID

4 records

Verscan

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

4 records

Walhero

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Tristram David|Arundel BN18 OAS, GB

4 records

Digitalis L. · Foxglove

Tristram David Ralph|Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0AS, GB

4 records

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Valin Charles|Norwich, GB

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Weeks Roses

4 records

Tweety

Active

Coreopsis verticillata L. · Whorled tickseed

van der Spek Bram

4 records

Viking

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Blom Arie

4 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE

4 records

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

WIN VAN VEEN

4 records

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Oudolf Petrus Hendricus

5 records

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Whetman Pinks

4 records

Versde

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

4 records

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Libertia ixioides (G. Forst.) Spreng.

Taupo Native Plant Nursery Ltd

4 records

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