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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.

For Evigt

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Fontainebleau

Withdrawn

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

1 record

Hgc Silvermoon

Terminated

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

1 record

FLORVSRO1

Active

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

Florensis B.V.

1 record

Frydisco

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Havana Blue

Active

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

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

1 record

Frodo

Terminated

Crassula arborescens (Mill.) Willd. · Silver jade plant

Handelskwekerij Ubink B.V.

1 record

Dysmau

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Genesis Plant Marketing Limited^^^David Dyson

1 record

EURCA1715A

Withdrawn

Echeveria agavoides Lem. · Molded wax agave

Euro Cactus Holland B.V.

1 record

Heclat

Terminated

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Hector Harrison

1 record

FP007

Active

Anemone L. · Anemone

Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

1 record

FLORSAMA02

Application submitted

Salvia nemorosa L. · Woodland sage

Florensis B.V.

1 record

Erina

Active

Camellia rosthorniana Hand.-Mazz.

Akira Shibamichi

1 record

FLORACHPI1

Active

Achillea millefolium L. · Yarrow

Florensis B.V.

1 record

Harlem

Withdrawn

Papaver orientale L. · Oriental poppy

Eleonore de Koning

1 record

Happy Autumn

Terminated

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Diederik Scheys

1 record

HARJOC

Terminated

Scabiosa africana L. · Cape scabious

Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

1 record

Emerald Goddess

Withdrawn

Liriope muscari (Decne.) L. H. Bailey · Big blue lilyturf

Ron Love

1 record

Firestars Hot Spot

Active

hybrids between Crocosmia masoniorum (L. Bolus) N. E. Br. and Crocosmia paniculata (Klatt) Goldblatt

Paul Lewis

1 record

Happy Purple

Withdrawn

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Diederik Scheys

1 record

Firefly Diamond

Withdrawn

Achillea alpina L. x Achillea millefolium L.

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Electric Red

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

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