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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.

VER00198

Active

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Heemskerk Gerardus J. C. M.

3 records

White Star

Active

Lithodora diffusa (Lag.) I. M. Johnst. · Purple gromwell

Takao Danny|Fresno, CA 93722, US

3 records

Venice

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus|Rijpwetering, NL

3 records

White Magic

Active

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

Trees Scott C

4 records

Zanmusaba

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

4 records

TNECHKIO

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Valda Isolde

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Whetman John

3 records

Xenox

Active

Sedum L. · Ice Plant

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

3 records

WOWDRW5

Active

Delosperma nubigenum (Schltr.) L. Bolus · Hardy yellow ice plant

Koichiro Nishikawa

3 records

Thumbling Hearts

Active

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

3 records

White Ruffles

Active

Papaver orientale L. · Oriental poppy

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus|Rijpwetering, NL

3 records

TWYCA0018

Active

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

Hambali Gregori G.|Bogor, ID

3 records

Violet Filli

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Fleming's Flower Fields Inc.

3 records

Zapriyen

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

3 records

Tesima

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

3 records

Tescleo

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

3 records

Verpri

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

3 records

Tequila Sunrise

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem 2015 CS, NL

3 records

WEKbepmey

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Weeks Roses

3 records

White Wings

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

3 records

White Sensation

Active

Astilbe simplicifolia Makino · Star astilbe

Gerardus Johannes van Veen

3 records

Tango

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Topaz Jazz

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

3 records

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