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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.

Sunviolemo

Terminated

Viola L. · Pansy

Takamura Naoto

3 records

SMNSNFD

Active

Spiraea nipponica Maxim.

Wood Timothy D

4 records

SAKIMP080

Application submitted

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SHINJI MINEMURA

3 records

Rocklet

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Summer Eyes

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Thomas M. Cunneen

3 records

SAKIMP035

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

3 records

Sakimp006

Active

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

Shockwave

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

SAXZ0009

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Rum Punch

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

The Ivy Farm

3 records

SMNVCDD

Active

Viburnum cassinoides L. · swamp haw

Wood Timothy D

3 records

Starstruck

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Probst Darrell R

3 records

Star of Magic

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Jacobus Robertus de Jong

3 records

Red Quin

Active

Hybrid between Astilbe x arendsii and Astilbe japonica

van de Meer Hans

3 records

SAKIMP077

Application submitted

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SHINJI MINEMURA

3 records

Spitenz Dark

Active

Celosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb

Noodelijk Robert

3 records

Rosiebee Red

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Zipperer, III John O.

3 records

Red Dwarf

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

3 records

Red Charm

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

3 records

Silverstone

Active

Euonymus fortunei (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz. · Wintercreeper

Zimmer Baumschulen GmbH

3 records

Real Sunbeam

Active

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

Lintott Keith George / Read Charles Richard

4 records

RUDLO175

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

3 records

Sandrine

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

THIERRY DELABROYE

3 records

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