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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.

Taxco

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Green Works International B.V.

2 records

Tweety

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

G.H. Bol en Zoon V.O.F.

2 records

Vera

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Summer Snowdrift

Active

hybrids between Iberis gibraltarica L. and Iberis sempervirens L.

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Tiny Icon

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Nicolaas Aloysius Maria|'t Zand, NL

2 records

Tiny Diary

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Nicolaas Aloysius Maria|'t Zand, NL

2 records

TAN09562

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTIAN EVERS

2 records

Tessumsky

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Stocrgeu

Active

Geum L. · Avens

Stocks Lane Nurseries Ltd.

2 records

Tessumbreak

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Stella Citron

Application submitted

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Alexander Salmon

2 records

Terracotta

Active

Lupinus L. · Lupine

Sarah Frances Conibear

2 records

Star of Flame

Active

Astrantia L. · Masterwort

Jacobus Robertus de Jong

3 records

Star of Beauty

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Jacobus R. de Jong

2 records

TNCORSO

Active

Coreopsis verticillata L. · Whorled tickseed

HARINI KORLIPARA

2 records

Sunshine Spires

Active

Verbascum L. · Mullein

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Turcal139

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Vele Mathieu

2 records

Tech Elebule

Active

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.

2 records

Sunset

Active

Ilex L. · Holly

Emiel de Jong

2 records

Sunny Side Up

Active

Leucanthemum · Daisy

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

2 records

Tucarink

Active

Salvia nemorosa L. · Woodland sage

Tuite Jonathan

2 records

Tiny Snowflake

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Nicolaas Aloysius Maria|'t Zand, NL

2 records

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