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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.

Hilcody

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

Hilbreye

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

Jasoda Mauve

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Gum Drop

Terminated

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

FLORTUNIA FIRE

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

HAMER BLOEMZADEN B.V.

1 record

Helmsdale

Terminated

Lavandula L. · Lavender

MARSHWOOD GARDENS LTD

1 record

Helisctis

Terminated

Helichrysum petiolare Hilliard & B. L. Burtt · Licorice-plant

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Jaczehap

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

JACKSON and PERKINS WHOLESALE INC

1 record

GRHP11

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Guido Rouwette

1 record

JS Misty Morning

Active

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Spruyt Select CommV

1 record

Hearts Desire

Terminated

Dianthus plumarius L. · Garden pink

PAMELA S.SCHWEIZER

1 record

FLOAH18002

Active

Aster dumosus L. · Bushy aster

Florensis B.V.

1 record

Havana Blues

Active

Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

1 record

Green Diamond

Active

Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk.

Josa Selecties B.V.

1 record

IPB046310

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

Interlolru

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

Fiona

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

1 record

Inova pink

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Dataflor B.V.

1 record

INNEMLCO15

Withdrawn

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

Frytropic

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Ingsalab

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Indigo Girl

Withdrawn

Salvia L. · Sage

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Golden Paradise

Active

Pyracantha M.J. Roem. · Firethorn

Andrew Parker, Diana Parker

1 record

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