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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.

PENTANG

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Penhow Nurseries

3 records

Poco Red

Active

Kniphofia Moench · Red hot poker

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Poulpah067

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Pirouette

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

ANTHONY ROBIN WHITE|SUSAN BARBARA WHITE

3 records

PEZZ0002

Active

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

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Patriot Salmon

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Lemon David

3 records

Pear Crisp

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Parpar

Active

Ajuga reptans L. · Bugle

Elsworth Kelly

3 records

Pinkins

Active

Campanula poscharskyana Degen · Trailing bellflower

PETER LEWIS^^^SUSAN LEWIS

3 records

Night Light

Active

Lysimachia alfredi Hance

Kievit Christa,Batschke Karl F.

3 records

Palazzo

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris BV

3 records

Pink Lace

Active

Monarda L. · Bee balm

van der Zwet, Alexius Joannes J.

3 records

Moxie

Active

Gaillardia x grandiflora hort. ex Van Houtte · Blanket flower

John A. Dixon

3 records

Orange Torch

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Pineau Patrick

4 records

Perosa

Active

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

THOMAS CORNELIS VAN EIJK

3 records

Noa16071

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Reinhard Noack

3 records

PEQZ0011

Active

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Syngenta Flowers LLC

4 records

MON0005BTR

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

3 records

Mocha

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

3 records

Nogetwo

Active

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

van Noort Marco

3 records

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