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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.

Black Beauty

Terminated

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Nori Pope

1 record

Dekstroo 01

Application submitted

Tradescantia virginiana L. · Virginia spiderwort

Strooper Holding B.V.

1 record

Bonxer 1862

Application submitted

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

Chocolate Shogun

Withdrawn

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

NAGASAKI TERUHISA

1 record

DIWIBRU02

Active

Diervilla x splendens (Carrière) G. Kirchn.

William de Bruijn

1 record

DISANGOB21

Active

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Hugo Dittmar

1 record

DAVCOP01

Active

Spiraea japonica L. f. · Japanese meadowsweet

Jean-Paul Davasse

1 record

Date HS

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.

1 record

Cheeky Glow

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Johanna G.H. van Haaster

1 record

Dark Desire

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

STREET A.D.

2 records

Delparocyane

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

1 record

Blue Octopus

Terminated

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Joseph Sharman

1 record

Celine

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Hoffgaarde B.V.

1 record

BBTUN91104

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Brent Barnes

1 record

Danny

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

1 record

Captain Chelsea

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

Battenberg Cake

Application submitted

Geum x jankae Beck

Gerardus A.P. Lommerse

1 record

Dark Star

Terminated

Erica L. · Heather

Johannes van Leuven

1 record

Dark Shiny Eyes

Withdrawn

Astrantia L. · Masterwort

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

1 record

Dancasred

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Gavriel Danziger

1 record

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