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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.

Delfluoros

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

3 records

Bante Oransun

Application submitted

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

BHTUN65301

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Plant 21 LLC

3 records

Bess

Terminated

Chrysanthemum pacificum Nakai · Pacific chrysanthemum

Andreas Niederländer

3 records

Bengal Tiger

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Crystal Blue

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Van Der Kolk, Jerry

3 records

Country and Western

Active

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

Verduin Harry G. J.|Heemskerk, NL

3 records

Dancatpink

Active

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

Bramipuro

Application submitted

Brachyscome multifida DC. · Cut-leaf daisy

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelius Maria|Hoorn, NL

3 records

Barseventythree

Active

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

Bartels Gosen B.H.

3 records

Butterfly Blue

Active

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

Van Der Knaap Henricus G. J.|Honselersdijk, NL

3 records

Balchrylu

Active

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

Trees Scott C

3 records

Botex 013

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria

3 records

Balbalmac

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Trees Scott

4 records

Banana Cream

Active

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

Kevin A. Hurd

3 records

Baluptowed

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Winner Blair

3 records

Coconut Ice

Protection expired

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Lavenite Enterprises

3 records

Balflutturite

Active

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

Trees Scott C

4 records

Coadelcha

Active

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Coakley Anthony Paul

4 records

COSEH 740

Active

Helleborus x ericsmithii

Josef Heuger

3 records

Bottle Rocket

Active

Ligularia Cass. · Golden Ray

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

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