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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.

Rencri

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Renault Jean

3 records

Roma 13

Active

Lomandra longifolia · Spiny-head mat-rush

Robert Harrison

3 records

Rockwhite

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

PODCEPT1

Withdrawn

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

Podaras Peter

3 records

SAKIMP075

Application submitted

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SHINJI MINEMURA

3 records

Plangen

Active

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ORNAMENTAL GARDENING

3 records

S3red

Active

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

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

3 records

Poulpal080

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

RD09

Active

Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose

RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR

3 records

Poulpal068

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Poulpal065

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Ralto

Active

Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don · Japanese pieris

van Opstal Ronnie Adrianus Antonius|4882 NM Zundert, NL

3 records

Pink Lady

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

3 records

Rabe

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

RAMPP JUNGPFLANZEN GMBH & CO. VERTRIEBS KG

3 records

Rp1

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

3 records

Purrsian Blue

Active

Nepeta x faassenii Bergmans ex Stearn · Faassen's catnip

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

Red Lightning

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Pumpkin Pie

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Rockred

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Poulty022

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Red Elf

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Probst Darrell R

3 records

Pretty Lady Julia

Active

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Yoshihiro Kanazawa

3 records

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