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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.

Seafoam

Active

Tiarella L. · Foamflower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Rex Purple

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

Renlav

Active

Lavatera thuringiaca L.

Jean Renault^^^Eric Renault^^^Thierry Renault^^^Anne Renault

2 records

SAKOST8174

Active

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S

2 records

Sirclade

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Sirphe S.C.E.A.

3 records

Princess Unique

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

C.J.J. van Schagen Bloembollen B.V.

2 records

Silver Charm

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Artur Maj

2 records

Prairie Sky

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Hansen Hans Andrew|Waseca, MN, US

2 records

PPPHL07301

Active

Phlox x procumbens Lehm.

Akiko Kitahara

2 records

POULtw002

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Razzmatazz

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

van Winsen Johannes Matthias

2 records

Red Rocket

Active

Kniphofia Moench · Red hot poker

Pieter Schreurs

2 records

RUDLS291

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

2 records

Rani

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Hortibreed N.V.

2 records

Ruby Port

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

Bransford Garden Plants Ltd.

2 records

Rubymine

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Van Gaalen Irenaeus Antonius Maria

2 records

ROWBLU

Active

Dierama K. Koch · wandflower

Diane L. Rowe

2 records

Poulpah116

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Raspberry Truffle

Active

Hylotelephium telephium (L.) H. Ohba · Orpine

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Rosetta

Active

Hylotelephium telephium (L.) H. Ohba · Orpine

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Rose Mirrors

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oliver Charles

2 records

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