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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.

Albert Heijn

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.A.Borst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
2 records

ALEXANDRA

Terminated

Calluna Salisb. · Heather

MR.K.KRAMER

FR
2 records

ADAQUETHOM

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
2 records

Zelda

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

2 records

Adamonbu

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
2 records

Zaprilisa

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

3 records

ZANLORETTA

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

Youandme Together

Active

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

Verduin Harrie

2 records

Zobluepi

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Wim Snoeijer

2 records

ABHA685

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

AB Kwekersrechten B.V.

PL
2 records

WP19 MOU01

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Plants International Limited

2 records

Yellow Brush

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

WP15 PIE43

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Plant Genetics International Ltd.

2 records

Yellow Rainbow

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

2 records

YAPROSE

Active

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

Frederic C. Yates

2 records

Winterbells

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

K. Sahin Zaden B.V.

2 records

Adanuaman

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam (FR)

FR
2 records

White Joy

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Wonderful Wampee

Active

Achillea millefolium L. · Yarrow

Zwaan Michiel|Alphen aan den-Rijn, NL

2 records

Witswe

Active

Clematis x diversifolia DC.

Marco de Wit Boomkwekerij

2 records

West Pearl

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

West Select B.V.

2 records

WES05

Active

Westringia fruticosa (Willd.) Druce · Coastal rosemary

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

2 records

ZANLORTOUR

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

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