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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.

GSALMAKA

Active

Eucomis L’Her. · Pineapple lily

PETER BECKMAN

5 records

Grape Soda

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Fancy Feathers

Active

Papaver orientale L. · Oriental poppy

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Glorie Dwarf

Active

Ilex crenata Thunb. · Japanese holly

Baumschulen Gebruder Barth GbR / Baumschulen Gebrüder Barth GbR

5 records

Gipi Whit

Application submitted

Achillea ptarmica L.

ROBERT PIERCE

4 records

Gerwat

Protection expired

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Rozanne Patricia Waterer^^^Gomer Donald Waterer

5 records

Gaudwwhi

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Devon Xera

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

4 records

ESM R030

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.

4 records

ESM Chispa

Active

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

4 records

Forever

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum Voor Siergewassen B.V.

5 records

Edge of Night

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PATTERSON FRANK

4 records

DEVON PP 11

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman John|Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0NH, GB

4 records

Davina

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Robert Adrian Goemans

4 records

Curie

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van des Bos Breeding B.V

4 records

DTN03

Active

Dianella revoluta R. Br. · Spreading flax-lily

Todd Layt

4 records

Fatal Attraction

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

4 records

Diwibru01

Active

Diervilla rivularis Gatt.

William de Bruijn

4 records

Champseiont

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

Seiont Nurseries

5 records

Celebration

Active

Gaillardia x grandiflora hort. ex Van Houtte · Blanket flower

Lintott Keith George / Read Charles Richard

5 records

Casblue

Active

Festuca glauca Vill. · Blue fescue

CASCADE B.V.

4 records

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