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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.

Maru

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Mambo

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

NL
1 record

Mars

Application submitted

Linum grandiflorum Desf. · Flowering flax

UA
1 record

Lavblaa

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Steiniger

FR
1 record

Margaret

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Isabelle

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

NL
2 records

Kunert

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Matthes F.

FR
1 record

Mandarin

Withdrawn

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

NL
1 record

Indian Carpet

Protection expired

Dianthus barbatus L. · Sweet William

SK
1 record

Hughs Love

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Hotlips

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Kitty

Withdrawn

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

NL
1 record

Make Up

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Hortulanus Witte

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Baardse D.

FR
1 record

Kompaktum

Application submitted

Aurinia saxatilis (L.) Desv.

UA
1 record

Horizon

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Klevana

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Kassa

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

HU
1 record

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