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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.

DELSTRISANG

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
2 records

Darwidesign

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

MTS BOT-REUS

NL
2 records

Dardom

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

Kromhout Woulter

FR
2 records

Designer Hot Pink

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

SCOTT TREES

NL
2 records

Delcréor

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)

FR
2 records

Colorado

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Dahli Trade B.V.

NL
2 records

Dasthree

Protection expired

Aster L. · Aster

Gosen Berend Hugo Bartels

NL
2 records

Cobra

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Trior Lelie B.V.

NL
2 records

Dasfive

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Bartels, G.B.H.

NL
2 records

Classic Poème

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Gebr. Verwer V.O.F.

NL
2 records

Cimarosa

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

KONIJNENBURG & MARK B.V

NL
2 records

Dalema

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Paula P.E.C.P. Boer (e/v Leenders)^^^Mark L.G. Leenders

PL
2 records

COCDIMPLE

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

JAMES COCKER AND SONS

IE
2 records

Corsica

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

Salm, Gerardus C. Van der|Rte. 1, Box 422, Woodland, WA 98674

NL
2 records

Crimson Pixie

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

McRae, Edward A|Boring, OR

NL
6 records

Charming Beauty

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Firma Th.G.W. van Haaster V.O.F.

NL
5 records

Cairo

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
2 records

Charmeur

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

BORST Z.A. & ZN

NL
2 records

CABARET

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Ingeborg SCHUMANN (DE)

FR
2 records

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