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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.

Little Goldstar

Active

Rudbeckia fulgida Aiton · Orange coneflower

Uebelhart Georg G.

3 records

Kompeito

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Toyokazu Ichie

3 records

KLELV15115

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Ruijun Li

4 records

Kerbeelight

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

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

3 records

Kolmagira

Active

Weigela florida (Bunge) A. DC. · Old fashioned weigela

Kolster Peter Rudolf|Boskoop, NL

3 records

LIRF

Active

Liriope muscari (Decne.) L. H. Bailey · Big blue lilyturf

Todd Layt, Ozbreed Pty Ltd

3 records

Innpolly

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Silvia Hofmann|SUSANNE HERDEGEN

3 records

Innkarsofb

Terminated

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

3 records

INNEMLIBAN

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

3 records

JHE00202

Active

Helleborus x ericsmithii

Van Paemel Thierry

3 records

JF1

Active

Iris sibirica L. · Siberian iris

Jim Clarke

3 records

KORdwarul

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Leading Lady Plum

Active

Hybrids between Monarda didyma and Monarda bradburiana

Hansen Hans A

3 records

LC NO11

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Alex Schoemaker Living Creations Holding B.V.

3 records

Kolmtrea

Active

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Jan de Jong

3 records

Hot Spot

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

JANET NADINE EGGER

3 records

Lablusa

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Korsisbenga

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Hortmagitri

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Horteve Breeding B.V.

5 records

Intertrofla

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

3 records

KORpot021

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

KRBELLE01

Active

Begonia L. · Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

4 records

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