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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.

M8867P

Active

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet · Large-flowered tickseed

Blair Winner

3 records

Las Vegas

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

KORwedesi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Lan Uppurmos

Withdrawn

Verbena L. · Vervain

Mitchell Eu. Hanes Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

3 records

Luca

Active

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Frank Schnupper

3 records

Low Down

Active

Helianthus salicifolius A. Dietr. · Willow-leaf Sunflower

Keith R.W. Hammett

3 records

KORfocgri

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Kerbelcob

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

3 records

Kerbelbut

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

3 records

Kerbeepink

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Mai Tai

Active

Geum L. · Avens

Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc.

3 records

Koncalolly

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

KORUHLNEU

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes/ Tim-Herman Kordes/ John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

KORTEIDROS

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes/ Tim-Herman Kordes/ John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

KLEKN22193

Active

Kniphofia uvaria (L.) Oken · Torch lily

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

3 records

KLEDG15176

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

3 records

Kolschomagi

Active

Picea glauca (Moench) Voss · White spruce

Scholten, Dirk

3 records

Le Chique

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

Korhesanwes

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

3 records

LAZPRT1505

Active

Portulaca umbraticola Kunth · Wingpod purslane

Nebelmeir Johannes Sebastian

4 records

Kiestrbl

Active

Aster dumosus L. · Bushy aster

Niederlander Andreas|Bretzenheim, DE

3 records

Little Zebra

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

WALSH THOMAS M.

3 records

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