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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.

Gaia

Withdrawn

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Marina Sciutto

1 record

Go Go Red

Active

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Maatschap Dhr. J.W.M. van der Meer en Mw. E.H. van der Meer-Godijn

1 record

Funky Spinner

Active

Heliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet · Oxeye sunflower

Jelitto Staudensamen GmbH

2 records

Frystereo

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Delice Roselilac

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Jan De Busschere

1 record

Frykwango

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

1 record

Forever Blue

Terminated

Veronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell

Lynne Knosher

1 record

Ditopur

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

1 record

Ganmin 1701

Application submitted

Jasminum x stephanense Lemoine · Jasmine

BRANDED GARDEN PRODUCTS

1 record

FLORVSBL1

Active

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

Florensis B.V.

1 record

DBIDWHTDEL

Terminated

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Gavriel Danziger

1 record

Galaxy Glow

Active

Euphorbia characias L. x Euphorbia dulcis L.

Thomas P Mccracken

1 record

FLOAG17002

Active

Aubrieta deltoidea (L.) DC.

Florensis B.V.

1 record

Davina Michelle

Application submitted

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

M.J. Komen-Kruiswijk

1 record

G15097

Active

Philadelphus lewisii Pursh x Philadelphus x virginalis Rehder

GardenGenetics LLC

1 record

FLOAH18013

Active

Aster dumosus L. · Bushy aster

Florensis B.V.

1 record

DUPONTRF1

Withdrawn

Rudbeckia fulgida Aiton · Orange coneflower

Dupont Nursery

1 record

DANCOP48

Terminated

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

1 record

Delice Hesperides

Application submitted

Salvia microphylla Kunth · Baby sage

Jan De Busschere

1 record

FOUNT546

Withdrawn

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

AB Kwekersrechten B.V.

1 record

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