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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.

Salvador

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Fa Gebr Verwer

3 records

Rosy

Active

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

Lamb, Ann E.|Lake Placid, FL

3 records

Rosie Posie

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Walters Gardens Inc

5 records

PTDB141301

Active

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Peter van de Pol

3 records

SAKOST8330

Active

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S

3 records

Rhythm and Blues

Active

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

Verduin Harry G. J.|Heemskerk, NL

3 records

Short and Sassy

Active

Helenium autumnale L. · Common sneezeweed

GINA M. FALCETTI-ARNOLD

3 records

Red Dawn

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Red Rum

Active

Lupinus L. · Lupine

Sarah Frances Conibear

3 records

Ranchera

Active

Helenium autumnale L. · Common sneezeweed

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

3 records

Purple Rain

Active

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

van de Meer Hans|Roelofarendsveen, NL

3 records

Queen of Siam

Protection expired

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

DR FRANK B. BROWN

3 records

Roblea

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Robert Edward Lee

3 records

Rise and Shine

Active

Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium

van Noort Marco

3 records

PTSLCN

Application submitted

Pittosporum tenuifolium Gaertn. · Kohuhu

Leo Koelewyn, Coolwyn Nurseries Pty Ltd

3 records

RIC01

Active

Cordyline australis (G. Forst.) Endl. · Cabbage tree

Richards Graeme Charles|Lincolnshire, GB

3 records

Royal Raspberry

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Hansen Hans A

3 records

Pretty Lady Maria

Active

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Tuchida Hisashi

3 records

Prima Donna

Active

Phlomis tuberosa L.

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

3 records

Pretty Lady Diana

Active

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Yoshihiro Kanazawa

4 records

Poulcas020

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Rose Marvel

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Kievit Christa

4 records

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