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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.

HUICO02

Withdrawn

Ceanothus impressus Trel. · Santa Barbara ceanothus

Huisman Boomkwekerij B.V.

1 record

Kerbeldawn

Terminated

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley^^^Timothy Edward Kerley^^^Sarah Elisabeth Kerley^^^David William Kerley

1 record

Kerbelbal

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley, Sarah Elisabeth Kerley

1 record

Irene

Terminated

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Esperit Plant B.V

1 record

Kiegabi

Terminated

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

1 record

Kushi Maya

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

JUDYBUD09

Withdrawn

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Judy Hurley

2 records

Kolmapufa

Terminated

Eryngium planum L. · Blue eryngo

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

Josina

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Q.C.W. van der Salm^^^B. J. van Kampen

1 record

Jorca Pink

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Kolmaglo

Active

Eryngium planum L. · Blue eryngo

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

Jolavwhi

Withdrawn

Lavatera x clementii Cheek

Hyfryd Plants

2 records

INMANREDCP

Withdrawn

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Birgit Hofmann

1 record

INLEUAFROS

Withdrawn

Rhodanthemum hosmariense (Ball) B. H. Wilcox et al.

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

IFPERAJ

Terminated

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Jelle van den Haak

1 record

JS Stiletto

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Spruyt Select CommV

1 record

Korintalam

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

Jorca Dark Pink

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

HGI1068

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Hem Genetics Research B.V.

1 record

HER2010B04

Active

hybrids between Buxus microphylla Siebold & Zucc. var. japonica (Müll. Arg. ex Miq.) Rehder & E. H. Wilson and Buxus sinica (Rehder & E. H. Wilson) M. Cheng

Herplant B.V.

1 record

Korelpusch

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

JBN 12002

Terminated

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

James Berry

1 record

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