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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.

Aspirant

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

NL
2 records

Zilly

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

SCHROLLA03

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

2 records

PURPLERIJ1

Active

Sarcococca hookeriana Baill.

JOHN ROBERTUS RIJNBEEK

2 records

WIMTIM01

Active

Rosmarinus officinalis L. · Rosemary

Wilhelmus Hubertus Gerardus Josephus Timmermans, Wilhelmina Geertruida Maria Timmermans-Peters

2 records

LOWAT21

Active

Escallonia laevis (Vell.) Sleumer · Escallonia

Ian J. Ashton

2 records

Pinky Jane

Active

Rhododendron obtusum (Lindl.) Planch. · Hirado azalea

Paul Wensing

2 records

Jam Session

Active

Sanguisorba officinalis L. · Great burnet

Future Plants Licentie B.V.

2 records

Vivid Dreams

Active

Armeria pseudarmeria (Murray) Mansf.

Howard Bentley^^^Steve Eggleton

2 records

Rosely

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

HYBRIDA S.R.L

2 records

Dark Inn

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Diederik Scheys

2 records

IB 910 2

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Howard Bentley

2 records

Florgaucomro

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

HAMER BLOEMZADEN B.V.

2 records

Orange Sherpa

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Dador De Pan

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Daria

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Pesce Sergio (Impresa Individuale)

2 records

Bozdragfra

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

2 records

Caribbean Dream

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Cornelis Johannes Maria Prins

2 records

IFPROY

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Arie Van Diepen

2 records

FORLEV03

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

BURPEE NL B.V.

2 records

Conblue

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Ushio Sakazaki

2 records

Elisabeth

Active

Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott · Black chokeberry

Tomas Lagerström

2 records

Bozhrug755

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

2 records

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