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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.

Meidyceus

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MR ALAIN MEILLAND

3 records

Milkshake

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Meerlo

Active

Lavandula xheterophylla Viv.

Louis Meerlo

3 records

Paco

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

5 records

Midnight Sun

Active

Lysimachia congestiflora Hemsl.

The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

3 records

Meilowmye

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

3 records

OVGRPP

Active

Echeveria DC. · Echeveria

Ovata B.V.

4 records

Orange Rocket

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Michal Andrusiv

3 records

Meisselpier

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

3 records

Oostanique

Active

Anisodontea capensis (L.) D. M. Bates

Oostveen Cornelis A.

3 records

Meitraligh

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

3 records

Look at Me

Active

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Tom de Bruijn

3 records

Meimauleva

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

3 records

Meimozahiq

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain, Antoine Meilland, MEILLAND INTERNATIONAL S.A.

3 records

Morello

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Meijeunom

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

3 records

Lime Ruffles

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

3 records

MON0004BLI

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

3 records

Momparler

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Momparler Albors Juan Ismael

3 records

Meiferjac

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland & Cie

3 records

Noecthree

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

van Noort Marco

3 records

Lobstrahob

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis|Enkhuizen, NL

3 records

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