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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.

Minuetto

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

MASSIMO BARATTA

3 records

New Love

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

van Zoest Jan

3 records

PEMAN PFC 1

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Miyoshi & Co.

3 records

Peergold

Active

Buxus microphylla Siebold & Zucc. · Littleleaf box

Peerenboom Adrianus Antonius|Mariaheide 5464 TE, NL

3 records

NCHA6

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

Thomas G. Ranney^^^Irene Palmer^^^Andra Nus^^^Nathan Lynch^^^Darren H. Touchell

3 records

PAS1246577

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

SCOTT C TREES

3 records

Orange Field

Active

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Ghyselen, Chris

3 records

Opstal 16

Active

Leucothoe keiskei Miq.

Ron van Opstal Holding B.V.

3 records

Moulin Rouge

Active

Astrantia L. · Masterwort

van Noort Marco|Warmond 2361 HG, NL

3 records

Minsycbb2b

Active

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Hortival Diffusion SAS

3 records

Nempeach

Active

Nemesia caerula

Keith R.W. Hammett

3 records

Minspil04

Active

Spiraea japonica L. f. · Japanese meadowsweet

Pineau Patrick

3 records

Mount Dragon

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Nicolaas Aloysius Maria Mak

3 records

Miniredia

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

Pineau Patrick

3 records

MONARD0044

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

3 records

Meiplumty

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain M.

3 records

Meiskaille

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

3 records

Merlot

Terminated

Phormium J.R. et G. Forst. · New Zealand flax

Lyndale Nurseries Ltd.

3 records

P15PY4

Active

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

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

3 records

Minbleu

Active

Caryopteris x clandonensis A. Simmonds ex anon. · Clandon bluebeard

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

3 records

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