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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.

Tulipa L. · Tulip

KRESTYANSKOE (FERMERSKOE) XOZYAJSTVO "NAXODKA POLESYA"

DK
3 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Ellen Leue

PL
3 records

Lilium L. · Lily

BISCHOFF TULLEKEN LELIES B.V.

NL
3 records

Laura

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

WINKEL| Rainer de Winkel (Gartenbau)

DE
3 records

Lemon Pixie

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

McRae, Edward A|Boring, OR

NL
3 records

Kolcharm

Active

Symphoricarpos Duham. · Snowberry

Jan de Jong

NL
3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE
3 records

Klazu

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Van Klaveren Plant B.V.

FR
3 records

Kortonetec

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhem Kordes

DE
3 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

LANS J.H. v.d.

NL
3 records

Jaclover

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.|Thousand Oaks, CA

FR
3 records

Interlav

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

MR PETER ILSINK

FR
3 records

Jumbo

Active

Lysimachia fortunei Maxim.

Alexius Joannes Joseph van der Zwet

NL
3 records

Golden Delight

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Goemans, Frank|Chichester, England

NL
3 records

Fryminicot

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Fryers Nurseries Ltd

NL
3 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

PL
3 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH

PL
3 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

PL
3 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH

PL
3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara H.

FR
3 records

Friendship

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Parigo Horticultural Co. Ltd.

NL
3 records

Foxtrot

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
5 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

PL
3 records

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