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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.

Korchakon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Karo Red

Active

Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush

LANDCARE RESEARCH NEW ZEALAND LTD

4 records

Mahogany

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

KLECA19487

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Losert Dominik

4 records

LPDC Podaras

Active

Diervilla sessilifolia Buckley · bush-honeysuckle

Podaras Peter|Ithaca, NY, US / Pellett Harold M.|Minnetrista, MN, US

5 records

Lemon Twist

Active

Brachyscome Cass. · Swan River Daisy

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

4 records

Kormifari

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Jolly Bee

Terminated

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Marcus Wilhelmus Gerardus van Noort

4 records

KORgehaque

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

4 records

LC NO21

Application submitted

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Alex Schoemaker Living Creations Holding B.V.

4 records

Korbatam

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

5 records

Lemon Surprise

Active

Dracaena Vand. ex L. · Dracaena

Ruud Scheffers

4 records

Konpulse

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria|GA Nieuwveen, NL

4 records

HS Romeo

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's BV

4 records

HS Juliet

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's BV

4 records

Interzadelg

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

4 records

Korschwill

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

HORE0031

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Rosmalen Nick

5 records

Korpompan

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

KLEVP15474

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

5 records

KORliolow

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

KORhedani

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

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