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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.

Clarmo

Withdrawn

Lavandula L. · Lavender

CLARKE T. E.

1 record

Causil

Application submitted

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Paolo Caudai

1 record

CARROT489

Withdrawn

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

AB Kwekersrechten B.V.

1 record

Blopip

Withdrawn

Helenium autumnale L. · Common sneezeweed

JACKSON S.

1 record

Aperitif

Withdrawn

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Reinhard Meier-Zillmer

2 records

CIPZ0006

Terminated

Campanula x haylodgensis hort

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

Blackout

Terminated

Viola L. · Pansy

Koning & Koning B.V.

1 record

Carolus

Withdrawn

Salvia microphylla Kunth · Baby sage

Denis-Plants B.V.

1 record

Rodgersia pinnata Franch.

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

1 record

Captain Nuria

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Witteman & Co. Multiflora B.V.

1 record

Cherry Sparks

Terminated

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

Valentin Taquet

1 record

Anouk Deluxe 2028

Application submitted

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Paulus P. M. van der Salm^^^Lammert Koning

1 record

Candy Snap

Terminated

Antirrhinum L. · Snapdragon

WOOD P.

1 record

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Angel Heart

Application submitted

Senecio candidans DC.

FLOWERZONE INTERNATIONAL LTD

1 record

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Mike Dofferhoff^^^Hans Dofferhoff

1 record

Barbelen

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

BCL 1683

Withdrawn

Clematis L. · Clematis

Kimmo Rumpunen

1 record

Ara

Active

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

ALOYSIUS A.J.HOOIJMAN

1 record

Bundle of Joy

Terminated

Hylotelephium tatarinowii (Maxim.) H. Ohba

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Cassidy

Withdrawn

Ophiopogon Ker -Gawl. · Lilyturf

NARDO ZAIAS M.D.

1 record

Batlad

Terminated

Lavandula L. · Lavender

PRIEST STUART

1 record

Bvctiplo Lilac

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pierre Bernard^^^François Bernard

1 record

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