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.

Frostbite

Active

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Sloane M. Scheiber

3 records

Hillav

Active

Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. · Lavandin

Hillier Nurseries Ltd

3 records

Hachbianca

Active

Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil

Holger Hachmann

3 records

H211901

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Fondant Fancy

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Jade Tuffet

Active

Phedimus hybridus (L.) 't Hart

Christopher M Hansen

3 records

Hecrace

Terminated

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Hector Harrison

3 records

HDRF155

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.

3 records

Harzola

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness

3 records

Harbella

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

P.A Harkness, Harkness New Roses Ltd

3 records

Grape Taffy

Active

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

3 records

Fisdel

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

3 records

Granoran

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Intense

Active

Geranium x cantabrigiense Yeo

Rotteveel Roy

4 records

Innbid

Active

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Theobald Hendrik

3 records

Golden Feathers

Active

Polemonium L. · Jacob's Ladder

Plants for Europe Ltd

3 records

Gold Crest

Active

Caryopteris Bunge · Caryopteris

Jessica D. Janes Sarah K. Greenwood

3 records

Ignite

Active

Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush

Peter John Fraser

3 records

Flamingo Feathers

Active

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Lommerse, Gerardus Adrianus P. / Lommerse, Hendrikus Petrus

3 records

HYLV17522

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

3 records

HS Wink

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.

3 records

HS Princess

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer Aad W. M.|Lisse, NL

3 records

HS Flame

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.

3 records

Golden Tycoon

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

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