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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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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.

TAN98264

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans Jurgens Evers (DE)

FR
3 records

Glandularia x hybrida (hort. ex Groenl. & Rümpler) G. L. Nesom & Pruski · Common Garden Verbena

Yomo, Yasunori|Yamanashi, Japan / Murakami, Yasuyuki|Shiga, Japan

PL
3 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Ellen Leue

PL
3 records

Sperien

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

VURENS R.A.

NL
3 records

Lilium L. · Lily

McRae, Edward A.|Sandy, OR

NL
3 records

Sil Vera

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
3 records

Silvia

Application submitted

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

NIELS LARSEN

NL
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :EVELEENS C P

FR
3 records

Silver Jubilee

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

JAMES COCKER AND SONS

IE
3 records

Sharon

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

DE
3 records

Saturn

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

FR
3 records

Salsa Red

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Ellen Leue

PL
3 records

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Janusz Szewczyk

PL
3 records

Roma

Protection expired

Astrantia L. · Masterwort

AAD Geerlings

NL
3 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

W JOHN LAYNG

NL
3 records

Raven

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

RAMPP JUNGPFLANZEN GMBH & CO. VERTRIEBS KG

NL
3 records

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

NL
3 records

PRAELUDIUM

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Gunter DUMMEN (DE)

FR
3 records

POULrent

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
3 records

Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil

University of Manitoba (CA)

FR
3 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Handelsonderneming "De Bosselaar"

NL
3 records

Pattaya Beauty

Protection expired

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

PATTAYA GARDEN

NL
3 records

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