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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.

Westray

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

Alan H. Bremner

2 records

West End Blue

Terminated

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

MARCUSADRIANUS VAN KESTEREN

2 records

Weslowhite

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE

2 records

Wesloba

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE

2 records

Wescaswee

Active

Calibrachoa parviflora (Juss.) D’Arcy · seaside petunia

Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR

2 records

WCLTERR

Active

Lupinus L. · Lupine

Sarah Frances Conibear

2 records

Wavy Gravy

Active

Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam.

Traven Lloyd

2 records

Versred

Active

Hybrid between Astilbe x arendsii and Astilbe japonica

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

2 records

Versluck

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

2 records

Zoblueriver

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Wim Snoeijer

2 records

Walbrach

Active

Brachyglottis Forst. & Forst. · Brachyglottis

David Ralph Tristram

2 records

Vivid Violet

Active

Scabiosa L. · Pincushion flower

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Verswhite

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

2 records

YAPMINE

Active

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

Frederic C. Yates

2 records

TURNER01

Active

Oenothera L. · Evening Primrose

Star Nurseries Limited

2 records

Violet Vision

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

4 records

With Love

Terminated

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

2 records

Winter Star

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Thomas und Wolfgang Viehweg GBR

2 records

Versdidem

Active

Achillea ptarmica L.

Verschoor Janus

2 records

ZO08111

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

J.VAN ZOEST BEHEER B.V.

2 records

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