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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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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.

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Red Wijna

Application submitted

Asclepias tuberosa L. · Butterfly weed

Stricker, Frank / Klingeren, Jacqueline van

NL
2 records

Rapa

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

FR
2 records

Ragra

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

JUNGPFLANZEN RAMPP GMBH

FR
2 records

PINK STAR

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

IR. J. VAN DER KNAAP

DK
2 records

Clematis L. · Clematis

Szczepan Marczyński

PL
2 records

Pink Cascade

Protection expired

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Lewis, Helen / Lewis, Hubert

FR
2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MATTHEW MILLER

FR
2 records

Papagayo

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
3 records

Peach Pixie

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

McRae, Edward A|Boring, OR

NL
2 records

Parrot City

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

ROZENBROEK J.J.

NL
2 records

Ohio

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Dahli Trade B.V.

NL
2 records

Onio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Melnyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych,

UA
3 records

Palona Light Salmon

Protection expired

Phlox drummondii Hook. · Annual phlox

SLUIS & GROOT RESEARCH

NL
2 records

OCARU

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

DE RUITER'S NIEUWE ROZEN B.V.

DK
2 records

Nora

Active

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

RNDr. JAN CERNY

SK
2 records

ORIENT EXPRESS

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

WHEATCROFT ROSES LTD.

DK
2 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Cole, Douglas S.|Loudon, NH

NL
2 records

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Dariusz Kapias

PL
2 records

Neon

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Dariusz Kapias

PL
2 records

Monte Flame

Withdrawn

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Geest/Braaksma

NL
2 records

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