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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.

Ausbrid

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

4 records

AUSrapper

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

4 records

Bailmaceight

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schulze Justin,McBee Oren,Roberts David Jonathan

4 records

Auspalette

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

4 records

Atisea

Active

Agapanthus praecox subsp orientalis (F.M. Leight) F.M. Leight. · Common agapanthus

Tesselaar Anthony

4 records

Austrava

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

4 records

Ausfence

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

5 records

Auscerise

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

4 records

Anouk

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Koning Smit Holding N.V.

4 records

ABRZ0004

Active

Aubrieta Adans. · Rock cress

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

ABCRD01

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR

4 records

Vaughn's Lillie

Active

Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea

WILLIAM VAUGHN BILLINGSLEY^^^LILLIE BILLINGSLEY

FR
3 records

HBA 202912

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :HBA B.V.

FR
3 records

Little Sun

Application submitted

Sanvitalia Lam. · Creeping Zinnia

Unger Michael Helmet

DE
3 records

'Vienna'

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

DL 11 28

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

De Looff Lily Innovation B.V.

NL
3 records

STOP LIGHT

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Slingco 2

Active

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

Verhoef Gijsbertus

4 records

TAN 96201

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

3 records

Sylvia's Surprise

Active

Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium

SYLVIA MORROW

3 records

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