Cultivation

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.

SAKIMP061

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

4 records

SAKIMP017

Active

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Pink Supreme

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Rambudan

Active

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Ramm Botanicals Holdings Pty Ltd

4 records

Ramst

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

RAMPP JUNGPFLANZEN GMBH & CO. VERTRIEBS KG

4 records

Pink Eveline

Active

Veronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

POULen007

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Profusion Orange

Protection expired

Zinnia L. · Zinnia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Profusion Cherry

Protection expired

Zinnia L. · Zinnia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Rocklarwhi

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

PKAN

Active

Anemone x hybrida Paxton · Japanese anemone

Katsunori Kaneko

4 records

Piotrek01

Active

Ajuga tenorei C. Presl · Bugle Bells

Szczesny Piotr

4 records

Pink Ruffles

Active

Papaver orientale L. · Oriental poppy

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Pink Truffles

Active

Baptisia Vent. · Wild indigo

Hansen Hans A

4 records

Pink Lightning

Active

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

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

4 records

Pineapple Pie

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

5 records

Ramars

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

RAMPP JUNGPFLANZEN GMBH & CO. VERTRIEBS KG

4 records

Profusion Fire

Active

Zinnia L. · Zinnia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Passionate Blush

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

4 records

Queen of Hearts

Active

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

Hansen Hans A

4 records

Poultc014

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

PHALFATYMO

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus van Swieten

4 records

Poulcot011

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Pandora

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wulfinghoff Hermann Joseph Paul|2280 AA Rijswijk, NL

4 records

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