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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.

Anouk Deluxe 2014

Application submitted

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

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

3 records

Barnine

Terminated

Phlox L. · Phlox

Bartels Breeding B.V

1 record

Aphrodite

Withdrawn

Salvia microphylla Kunth · Baby sage

Denis-Plants B.V.

1 record

ANEM079LES

Active

Anemone x lesseri H. R. Wehrh.

Henk Holtmaat

1 record

BFF Red Passion

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR

1 record

BAZ26LAVGR

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

G. Bazuin Kzn V.O.F.

1 record

Amiko White

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Bangladesh

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Kwekersvereniging Partners

1 record

Balshamrosim

Application submitted

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Bayou

Terminated

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

1 record

Balsompred

Active

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

Jianping Ren

1 record

Balkaposin

Withdrawn

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Christa Kievit^^^Karl F. Batschke

2 records

Balcelrost

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Amri Pink Iii

Withdrawn

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Balfernarc

Withdrawn

Artemisia gmelinii Weber ex Stechm.

Christa Kievit^^^Karl F. Batschke

1 record

Balceblico

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

KERRY MEYER STROPE

1 record

Balcabotro

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Laura L. Masor

1 record

Balsomtresgo

Terminated

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

Jianping Ren

1 record

Abra Elite

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

A. Verschoor jr. V.O.F.

1 record

Balazpearl

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Baldenasp

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Valentin Taquet^^^Jeroen Gitzels

1 record

Alfa

Withdrawn

Arabis blepharophylla Hook. & Arn.

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Balcebhopi

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

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