Cultivation
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.
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.
Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet
OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
N.BARATTA
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
LABOR.PHYSILOGIE VEGETAL
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
LAB.PHI.VE.BARBERET&BLANC
Rosa L. · Rose
Ted VERSCHUREN (NL)
Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet
OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP
Rosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses Inc (US)
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
JAGT| M.R.H. van der Jagt
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Pieters, Dirk|Schierveldestraat 3A Oosnieuwkerke, 8840 Staden, Belgium
Rosa L. · Rose
Evers Hans Jurgen
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)
Rosa L. · Rose
de Ruiter, G
Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)
Rhodanthe Lindl.
SALKIN| Esma Salkin
Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum
SOERENSEN CARL| Carl Aksel Kragh Soerensen c/o Gartneriet Petersminde
Rosa L. · Rose
Michele Meilland (FR)/Marie Louise Meilland (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland International
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Lilium L. · Lily
WIM VLETTER
Rhododendron L. · Azalea
KARL GLASER