Cultivation

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.

Memories

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

3 records

Melody

Active

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

Lowe, Carl Marius

3 records

Meizilena

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MR ALAIN MEILLAND

3 records

Kormecaso

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Mariposa Blue

Active

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

John Robb, The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

3 records

Korjuwko

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Korhumalex

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Korhopiko

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Korlisuha

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

3 records

LC NO16

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Alex Schoemaker Living Creations Holding B.V.

3 records

Korcarmsis

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

KORbylosang

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Macaroon

Active

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

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Matador

Active

Papaver orientale L. · Oriental poppy

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

3 records

Milkshake

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Blom Arie|3452 AR Vleuten, NL

3 records

MILABLA

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Piero Frangi

3 records

Kolmawhi

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Jan de Jong

3 records

Kolmatemta

Active

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Jan de Jong

3 records

Lollypop

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen

3 records

Little Miss

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Menzel Klaus

3 records

Limerock Passion

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

John Bell

3 records

Liberty

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Machen, Jr. John Lee

3 records

KLECA23830

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

3 records

LMF500

Active

Lomandra filiformis (Thunb.) Britten · Wattle mat-rush

Todd Layt

3 records

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