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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.

ET CRX02

Active

Carex L. · Sedge

Noordhuis Bart / Bisschop Elisabeth

4 records

Faganza

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

3 records

Ditosdre

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

3 records

El Niño

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Warmerdam Petrus Th.|2204 AK Noordwijk, NL

3 records

Ellabella

Active

Eryngium L. · Sea holly

Maria F.T. Zonderland

3 records

Desert Coral

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

4 records

Eglow

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

TAKII EUROPE B V

3 records

Christine Magic

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

HORTIBREED NV

3 records

Duepetmimar

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Dümmen Group B.V.

3 records

Energy4all

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Dark Secret

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Gérard DARQUES-BILLET, Josiane DARQUES-BILLET

3 records

Drum and Bass

Active

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

Verduin Harry G. J.|Heemskerk, NL

3 records

D Tiga

Active

Gasteria Duval · Gasteria

Wander Tuinier B.V.

3 records

Elias

Active

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

Frank Schnupper

3 records

Car Rasp

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Butterfly Kisses

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Blom Arie

3 records

Dozanmaca

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Randag Cecilius Jan-Jochem

3 records

Double Trouble

Active

Helenium L. · Sneezeweed

Inspiration Plant C.V.

3 records

Burnob

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HYBRIDA S.R.L

3 records

Daisy Duke

Active

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

Horvath Brent

3 records

Dunnecis

Active

Cistus x hybridus Pourr.

Kieran Dunne

4 records

Brasilia

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

3 records

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