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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.

Tanryrandy

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau KG

DE
2 records

Tancary

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau KG

DE
2 records

Tanabagus

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

DE
2 records

Taggi

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

JACKST| Bernd Jackst

DE
2 records

TANTIDE

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

DK
2 records

Sweet Dreams

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Park Amaryllis V.O.F.

NL
2 records

Telstar

Protection expired

Iris L. · Iris

Hommes B.V.

NL
2 records

Sunshine

Withdrawn

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Szilvia Kisvarga^^^László Orlóci

HU
2 records

Sunny Grenada

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Niels Johannes Cornelis

NL
2 records

Surprise

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Boers, P.

NL
2 records

Sundaze bronze

Terminated

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

FLORETA PTY LTD.

SK
2 records

Sonmarie

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Thompson Tony|Kingston Springs, TN, US

FR
2 records

Streetwise

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
3 records

Sparkler

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

NL
2 records

Shirley Dream

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.

NL
2 records

SAUDERUPT

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Bernard SAUVAGEOT (FR)

FR
2 records

Schola

Terminated

Lavandula L. · Lavender

SCHOFIELD| Joan Schofield

DE
2 records

SAUDRIL

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Bernard SAUVAGEOT (FR)

FR
2 records

Saltarello

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
2 records

Sabrina

Protection expired

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kwekerij Sidaco B.V.

NL
2 records

Satchmo

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE
2 records

Ruby Queen

Terminated

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

Herman Geers Handelskwekerij B.V.

NL
2 records

Russia

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
2 records

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