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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.

Purple Pixie

Active

Epimedium grandiflorum C. Morren · Barrenwort

Richard Lighty

2 records

Saucy Seduction

Active

Achillea millefolium L. · Yarrow

Sahin-Georgiadou Elisabeth|Alphen aan den Rijn, NL

2 records

Robcomplan

Active

Lantana L. · Lantana

Robert Jackson Roberson

2 records

Sascha

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Purity

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Rianne

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

André de Gruyter B.V.

2 records

Rhythm and Blues

Active

Salvia guaranitica A. St.-Hil. ex Benth.

Kermit E. Carter

2 records

Poulcas067

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Samantha

Active

Erica carnea L. · Winter heath

Kurt Kramer

2 records

Salmon Star

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Johannes Knol , Nicolaas Knol

2 records

Poulty016

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Poulren047

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

POULTC006

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Red Sun

Active

Gaillardia x grandiflora hort. ex Van Houtte · Blanket flower

Korlipara Harini

2 records

Red Lady

Active

Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil

Pieter Kolster

2 records

Red Fountain

Active

Dicentra eximia x Dicentra peregrina

Akira Shiozaki

2 records

POULPAR110

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Red Baron

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Dick Degenhardt

2 records

Pisa

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Petronella Maria Geerlings-Lommerse

2 records

Rhinos Orange

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Pink Summer

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Ingemann Pedersen Jens

2 records

Poulpah121

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Poulpah113

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

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