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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.

Korgrenewa

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

Little Flame

Active

Leucothoe axillaris x Leucothoe fontanesiana

FA Duyndam V.O.F.

1 record

Kenendure

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

David Kenny

1 record

Kelos Scarlet

Terminated

Celosia L. · Cockscomb

JOHANNA A.A. HESEMANS

1 record

Katsjing

Active

Salvia nemorosa L. · Woodland sage

Frans Geijsels

1 record

Magnificent

Active

Epimedium pinnatum Fisch. ex DC. subsp. colchicum (Boiss.) N. Busch

Sandrine Delabroye

1 record

Korsimsala

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

P.M.M. BUSKERMOLEN

1 record

JULE1

Active

Pittosporum tobira (Thunb.) W. T. Aiton x Pittosporum heterophyllum Franch.

Frédéric Julien

1 record

Limelight

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

JOHN J. ALLDRICK

1 record

Luca

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

1 record

Lowhear

Active

Cordyline australis (G. Forst.) Endl. · Cabbage tree

Ian J. Ashton

1 record

Lemondrops

Withdrawn

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

Dennis Need

1 record

Joh Schouw

Withdrawn

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Kwekerij S. Schouten B.V.

1 record

Liber Edge

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

1 record

Kolmaprince

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Floribreed V.O.F.

1 record

Kolmamoer

Application submitted

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

Kolmaamazo

Application submitted

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

KLEVP20038

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

1 record

KLESP06163

Terminated

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Nils Klemm

1 record

La Belle

Withdrawn

Campanula persicifolia L.

Future Plants V.O.F.

1 record

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