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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.

Aka

Active

Nandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo

Magnolia Gardens Nursery

6 records

Ausernie

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

6 records

Pisaro

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

VLETTER FLORIS| Floris Vletter

BE DE FR NL
5 records

Meiduitra

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland

DE FR IT NL
5 records

Meicloux

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND RICHARDIER| Alain Meilland,F-Antibes und Michele Richardier F-

DE DK FR IT
5 records

Korwonder

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE

DE DK FR NL
5 records

Lilium L. · Lily

WIM VLETTER

BE DE FR NL
6 records

Tanallepa

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau KG

DE FR NL
5 records

Sunset

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

DE IT NL
5 records

Meibeausai

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

MR ALAIN MEILLAND

DE FR NL
5 records

Koreledas

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE FR NL
5 records

Anette

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Wolf, Paul|Seligenstadt, Federal Republic of Germany / Wolf, Werner|Seligenstadt, Federal Republic of Germany

DE NL PL
5 records

Tanlaber

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans Jurgen Evers

DE NL
5 records

Ripple

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Yatabe Mototeru|Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, JP 522-0627

FR NL
5 records

Reagan

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

VAN DER JAGT MARTINUS

IT NL
5 records

Poulart

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DK FR
5 records

Meigronuri

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

ES FR
5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Marie Louise Meilland

FR IT
5 records

Korparesni

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE PL
5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE PL
5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes, W Kordes' Sohne

DE PL
5 records

Eyed Stella

Terminated

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Robert Jackson Roberson

DE NL
5 records

Fisdel

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH.

DE PL
5 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

5 records

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