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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.

Real Glory

Active

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

Lintott Keith George / Real Charles Richard

3 records

Real Charmer

Active

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

Lintott Keith George / Read Charles Richard

4 records

Poulpar089

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Rawi

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

PREISIG WALTER

3 records

Pink Pearl

Active

Papaver orientale L. · Oriental poppy

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

3 records

Queen Nectarine

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Hansen Hans A

3 records

PEZZ0005

Active

Pentas lanceolata (Forssk.) K. Schum. · Egyptian starcluster

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Red Dream

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Michal Andrusiv

3 records

Pina Colada

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Pretty Perrine

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

3 records

Plum Cascade

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

JANET NADINE EGGER

3 records

Poulcot008

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Pistache

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

3 records

Purple Tears

Active

Panicum virgatum L. · Switchgrass

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

3 records

Purple Passion

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Blough, Robert L.|Johnstown, PA / Blough, Margaret A.|Johnstown, PA

3 records

Poulpal064

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Poulpal057

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Poulpah070

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Poulcas041

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Poultc012

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Outfit

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Poulpal069

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Orange Star

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan

3 records

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