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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.

Dream Dazzler

Active

hybrids between Hylotelephium cauticola (Praeger) H. Ohba and Hylotelephium telephium (L.) H. Ohba

Christopher M Hansen

1 record

Heavenly Dream

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Firestars Firestarter

Active

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

Paul Lewis

1 record

Grulisel

Terminated

Lithodora diffusa (Lag.) I. M. Johnst. · Purple gromwell

Theo Grünewald

1 record

GRHYARUP4

Application submitted

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

Guido Rouwette

1 record

DYSPURP

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

DAVID DYSON

1 record

Hawai

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

JASK HOLDING APS

1 record

Green Cathedral

Terminated

Amaranthus L. · Amaranth

CORNELIS A. VAN DIEPEN

1 record

Ferris Wheel

Withdrawn

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Felicity

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

Golden Jubilee

Terminated

Agastache rugosa (Fisch. & C. A. Mey) Kuntze · Chinese giant hyssop

MC DERMOTT FRANCIS

1 record

Golden Crown

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

1 record

Gibraltar

Withdrawn

Tibouchina granulosa (Desr.) Cogn.

Yohei Hosogai

1 record

Everbrite

Withdrawn

Carex oshimensis Nakai · Oshima sedge

Beotanics Ltd.

1 record

Evening Attire

Terminated

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

GEE2022

Application submitted

Sempervivum L. · Houseleek

Christopher M Hansen

1 record

Garvalerie

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

Goudklokje

Withdrawn

Narcissus bulbocodium L. · Hoop petticoat daffodil

Maveridge International B.V.

1 record

ET DLP 824

Active

Delphinium x belladonna hort. ex Bergmans · Belladonna delphinium

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

1 record

Doleucswedabir

Active

Leucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. · Maximum daisy

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Gold Prize

Terminated

Cistus x hybridus Pourr.

WYEVALE CONTAINER PLANTS

1 record

Doibspruz

Terminated

Iberis sempervirens L. · Evergreen candytuft

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Goldice

Terminated

Carex morrowii Boott · Japanese sedge

Michael Merz, Martina Södler

1 record

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