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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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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.

Ausbonny

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

8 records

Ausham

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

7 records

Ausled

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

7 records

Ausland

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

8 records

Auskeppy

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

8 records

Reinesse

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

Peacock BV (NL)

DE FR IT NL PL
6 records

Umbria

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

WIM VLETTER

BE DE FR NL PL
6 records

Korpeahn

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W.KORDES' SOEHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG

BE DE DK NL SE
6 records

Korpinrob

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE

DE DK FR NL SE
6 records

Cannes

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

WIM VLETTER

BE DE FR NL PL
6 records

Amarone

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

WIM VLETTER

BE DE FR NL PL
6 records

Meiblam

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Marie-Louise

DK FR IT SE
6 records

Sunvop

Protection expired

Verbena L. · Vervain

TAMURA| Yuij Tamura c/o Suntory Ltd., Flower Div. / SAKAZAKI| Ushio Sakazaki c/o Suntory Ltd., Flower Div. / TACHIBANA| Ryuich Tachibana c/o Suntory Ltd.

DE DK NL
6 records

Noafeuer

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

WERNER NOACK

DE IT PL
6 records

POULria

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

DK NL PL
7 records

Mona Lisa

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter, Floris|Rijnsburg, Netherlands

BE FR NL
6 records

Ovaro

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

WILLIAM E DUFFETT

DK NL SE
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

ES FR IT
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France

DK FR IT
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France

DE FR IT
7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE HU PL
6 records

Korverpea

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE NL PL
6 records

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