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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.

Caroline

Terminated

Hibiscus L. · Hibiscus

Wendy Bergman

1 record

Barntasa

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Balshamite

Terminated

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Balroxleam

Withdrawn

Digitalis x fulva Lindl.

Paul Gehrke

1 record

Amethyst

Withdrawn

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

A L TOZER LTD

1 record

Balmirrobi

Active

Salvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage

Rolando Solano Ramirez

1 record

American Sun

Withdrawn

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

M.J. Komen-Kruiswijk

1 record

Bright Day

Active

Narcissus tazetta L.

Bloembollenkwekerij Firma Veul V.O.F.

1 record

BOZREKA027

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Roses B.V.

1 record

Bozcorapix

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

1 record

CAHILL

Withdrawn

Vinca L. · Periwinkle

CHRISTY ANN HENSLER

1 record

Ballet Slippers

Active

Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus moscheutos L.

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

BOUTI9602

Withdrawn

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Christian de La Sablière

1 record

BALAZDELIM

Withdrawn

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

ANDARVI

Terminated

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Elke Steffen

1 record

Balalysing

Terminated

Alyssum wulfenianum Willd.

Troy Thorup

2 records

Boruistda

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

1 record

Balfernlym

Withdrawn

Artemisia gmelinii Weber ex Stechm.

Christa Kievit^^^Karl F. Batschke

1 record

Balevoeen

Withdrawn

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

Jianping Ren^^^Richard H. Wells

1 record

Amleto

Withdrawn

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Giacomo Nobbio

1 record

Avraouzo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Avramis Roses O.E.

1 record

Adepin

Terminated

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

Martin Geibel

1 record

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