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.

APECSSIYE

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

van den Haak Jelle

3 records

Brother Edward

Active

Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea

TIMOTHY D WOOD

3 records

Bridal Falls

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan

3 records

Balmircher

Active

Salvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage

Troy Thorup

3 records

Balkapolav

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

3 records

Cappuccino

Protection expired

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

Annton Nursery Ltd

3 records

Baluptgonz

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Winner Blair

3 records

Anouk White

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

L. Koning Beheer B.V., P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V.

3 records

Annys Dwarf

Active

Ilex x meserveae S. Y. Hu · Meserve holly

van Nijnatten André

3 records

Botex 010

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria

3 records

Botex 002

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.

3 records

Botex 012

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria

3 records

Alaska

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Kwekerij de Morgen V.O.F.

3 records

Bonmadfropi

Active

Argyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

3 records

Balchafrem

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Masor Laura L.

3 records

Blue Planet

Active

Chamaecyparis pisifera (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. · Sawara cypress

Van den Dool Cultures B.V.

3 records

Bocotoso

Active

Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea

Kraan Kees Jan

3 records

Bozmillwin

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Tanjga Biljana Bozanic

3 records

Bocoffla

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Kraan Kees Jan

3 records

Balarcpur

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

PAN AMERICAN SEED CO

3 records

Blueberry Taffy

Active

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

3 records

BLULE1801

Active

Leucothoe fontanesiana (Steud.) Sleumer · Dog-hobble

Hughes Chris

3 records

Blogold

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

HANS KRAMER VAN KWEKERIJ DE HESSENHOF B.V.

3 records

BotEx 001

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.

3 records

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