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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.

Korburox

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Kolmavesu

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Kolster Peter R.

4 records

Hendryetta

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Win Snoeijer

4 records

KLECA23590

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stover Anita

4 records

HS Party

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's BV

4 records

Hecbel

Protection expired

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Hector Harrison

4 records

Kerlavangem

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

4 records

Glitter

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Green Jewel

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

5 records

Ginger Ale

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Ivory Prince

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

David Tristram

4 records

Kaleidoscope

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Randall Dale Lindsey

4 records

Inhelsodor

Active

Heliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet · Oxeye sunflower

Silvia Hofmann

5 records

golden goblin

Active

Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn. · Pampas grass

Michael Merz

4 records

IBSZ0002

Active

Iberis sempervirens L. · Evergreen candytuft

Wilhelmus Stemkens Henricus Godefridus

5 records

Gotham

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

HS Kiss

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's BV

4 records

Fire Alarm

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Ginger Peach

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Pavlich John C.

4 records

Ilvobo

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

van Huylenbroeck Johan

4 records

Gardreams

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Moen Melchior

4 records

Harlassie

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROBERT HARKNESS

5 records

Firefly

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

5 records

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