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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.

Red Mohican

Active

Allium amethystinum Tausch

Gebr. Valkering B.V.^^^Jan Bijl-van Duivenboden

3 records

POULen008

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Red Jewel

Active

Helichrysum Mill. corr. Pers. · Strawflower

Brenda M. Bowyer

2 records

PETWIBLV

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Raspberry Summer

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Poulpah120

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Poulpah112

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Pobo Red

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

PMOORE14

Active

Buddleja L. · Buddleia

Peter R. Moore

2 records

Pearl

Active

Loropetalum chinense (R. Br.) Oliv. · Chinese fringe flower

ZHEJIANG SENHE SEED CO. LTD

2 records

Peachie Keen

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Walters Gardens Inc

4 records

PHALINYFA

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

2 records

POULcs005

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Poulviaks

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Radiance

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Randall Dale Lindsey

2 records

Poultc005

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Paposo

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Pink Puppy

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.

2 records

Pink Passion

Active

Veronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell

Christopher Smith

2 records

Poulcas073

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

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