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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.

Balcelipurt

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

KERRY MEYER STROPE

1 record

Bokomaho

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.^^^Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

Bokratin

Withdrawn

Berberis L. · Barberry

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

1 record

Blue Note

Terminated

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

1 record

BOZREKA025

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Roses B.V.

1 record

ABHFGOLD

Withdrawn

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Rick Crowder

1 record

Blue Magic

Terminated

Gentiana makinoi Kuzen. x Gentiana scabra Bunge

Kwekerij de Boezem B.V.

1 record

Bozbuttaur

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Roses B.V.

1 record

Blue Explosion

Terminated

Veronica x media Schrad.

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

1 record

Botex 015

Application submitted

Deutzia

Botanic Experience B.V.

1 record

Blue Ocean

Application submitted

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Chris Ghyselen

1 record

Loropetalum chinense (R. Br.) Oliv. · Chinese fringe flower

ZHEJIANG SENHE SEED CO. LTD

1 record

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Diederik Scheys

1 record

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Big Top Gold

Terminated

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Witteman & Co. Multiflora B.V.

1 record

Adewit

Terminated

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

Martin Geibel

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

1 record

Veronica L. · Speedwell

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

1 record

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Origanum rotundifolium x Origanum scabrum

Marcus Harvey

1 record

Belgo Lilac

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Barsapuri

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Azienda Agricola Di Giorgio - di Antonio e Renato S.S.

1 record

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