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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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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.

DSAA13-1

Active

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

4 records

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

von Tubeuf Guido

5 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

4 records

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Kim Hawks, Kim Hawks

4 records

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Leeuwen Jan

4 records

DSAB13-1

Active

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

4 records

ET-CRX01

Active

Carex L. · Sedge

Noordhuis Bart / Bisschop Elisabeth

4 records

KORcilmo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhem Kordes, Sparrieshoop

BE DE DK ES FR HU +3
20 records

Korenon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE ES FI HU NL SE
15 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Werner NOACK (DE)

BE DE ES FR IE IT +2
14 records

Pouloral

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

DE DK FR IT NL PL +1
16 records

Tanafira

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSEN TANTAU,MATHIAS TANTAU N.

DE FI NL PL
15 records

Ruikoowi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

W.M.VAN DER KOOY

BE DE ES FR IT NL
13 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhem Kordes

DE PL
13 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

13 records

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

BE DE DK ES FR IT +1
12 records

POULrek

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

DE DK FR IT NL PL
12 records

Kortemma

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

BE DE FR HU NL PL
12 records

Ruimired

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Ruiter, Gijsbert De|AB Hazerswoude, Netherlands

DE DK ES FR IT NL +1
11 records

Spevu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ZURENS RIAN

BE DE DK FR IT NL
11 records

tanekiam

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

DE FR IT NL
12 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE PL
11 records

Poulcov

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DE DK FR IE IT NL +1
11 records

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