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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.

Pink Delight

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

4 records

Pink Spice

Protection expired

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

NATURALLY NATIVE NEW ZEALAND PLANTS LTD

4 records

Odessa

Active

Spiraea japonica L. f. · Japanese meadowsweet

Herman Geers

5 records

Paris

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Pacpilace

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

PHA407209

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

4 records

Pender

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Penhow Nurseries

4 records

NCMS2B

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Thomas G. Ranney^^^Darren H. Touchell

4 records

Morning Mist

Active

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

Peter R. Moore

4 records

PAS1020307

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

JASON JANDREW

5 records

Morning Dew

Terminated

Begonia L. · Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

4 records

Melody Dora

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

VAN RUITEN J

4 records

Meringue

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Blom Arie

4 records

Minduo1

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Nazeyrollas Olivier

4 records

Meirysett

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

4 records

Meinusian

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

5 records

Meigalpio

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

4 records

Orange Xenox

Active

Hylotelephium spectabile (Boreau) H. Ohba · Ice plant

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Meipeporia

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

5 records

Meisylpho

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

4 records

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