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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.

HP217901

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

Hot Candy

Terminated

Brachyscome melanocarpa F. Muell & Sond.

BURT DAVID

1 record

Geisha

Terminated

Rhododendron molle (Blume) G. Don · Chinese azalea

MATTHEW MILLER

1 record

Grifie

Active

Rhododendron catawbiense Michx. · catawba rhododendron

Jules Block N.V.

1 record

Hilbeanaom

Withdrawn

Dianthus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

KERBELCREAM

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

David William Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley

1 record

Hilan

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

West Select B.V.

1 record

HG2019

Withdrawn

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium L.

HERBERT OUDSHOORN

1 record

Heart of Darkness

Terminated

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

CHARLES OLIVER

1 record

Haydug

Terminated

Campanula x haylodgensis hort

Gartneriet Dug-Frisk

1 record

Go Go Red

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

1 record

Frivolous Glow

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Johanna G.H. van Haaster

1 record

Kiegador

Terminated

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

1 record

GENCRIM

Terminated

Lobelia x speciosa Sweet

Peter M. Dealtrey

1 record

KEYLAD

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Klemens Keysers

1 record

JBG AH-64

Terminated

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

James Berry

1 record

GAZTE

Terminated

Gazania rigens (L.) Gaertn. · Treasure flower

ROBERT FORDYCE

1 record

JS Delgado

Active

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Spruyt Select CommV

1 record

Harjope

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

1 record

Hilprot

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

Hilmoodevot

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

TAKII EUROPE B V

1 record

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