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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.

Summer Love

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Silver Shimmers

Active

Pulmonaria L. · Lungwort

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Silver Lode

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oliver Charles

2 records

Sumbid 05

Active

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Schrader Ralf|Ludinghausen, DE

2 records

Sunviopinho

Active

Viola cornuta L. · Horned violet

Takamura Naoto

2 records

Sicardo Lemon

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Speed Date

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Sugar Plum Raspberry

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

2 records

Sleeping Star

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan

2 records

Slawa

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Sjerps Bloembollen Hem V.O.F.

2 records

Southern Border

Active

Cuphea hyssopifolia Kunth · False heather

Southern Advanced Plants Pty Ltd

2 records

Scarlet

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

EDENS PLANTS & CREATIONS

2 records

Stella Tangerine

Application submitted

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Alexander Salmon

2 records

SERENDIP6

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

John Fisher

2 records

Ruby Tuesday

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

De Jong Plant B.V.

3 records

Staviski White

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Sautari

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Bernard Sauvageot

2 records

Silver Wings

Active

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Jack E. Hirsch^^^LINDHEIMER GARY

2 records

Sunlit Satin

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Robinson Brian

2 records

Royal Wave

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

SUNJON 1191

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

JIMMY JONES

2 records

Silver Indiana

Application submitted

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

van den Top Hendrik Jan

2 records

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