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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.

POULAC011

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Pink Isa

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Maatschap J.K. Vleut

2 records

Pink Friesland

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

Kwekerij Kabbes V.O.F.

2 records

Niagara

Active

Exochorda racemosa (Lindl.) Rehder

Herman Geers Handelskwekerij B.V.

2 records

Pink Cascade

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Hansen Hans A

2 records

Neprock

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

THOMSON DOUG AND PAULETTE

2 records

Padre Orange

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

2 records

Pink Lady

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Klemens Keysers

2 records

Pink Heaven

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Plumpower

Active

Heuchera villosa Michx. · Hairy alumroot

Luc Klinkhamer

2 records

Pink Domino

Terminated

Sutera Roth · Sutera

REINHARD W.ROTHER

2 records

Paccassis

Terminated

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

2 records

Pinky Panky

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Scheys Diederik Alexander Maria

2 records

Pink Lady

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem 2015 CS, NL

2 records

Pink Brush

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Piceno

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Old Glory

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Hansen Hans A

2 records

PHOS2

Active

Phormium cookianum x Phormium tenax

Todd Layt

2 records

Muster

Active

Ligustrum ibota Siebold

Johann Muster

2 records

Pardon My Rose

Application submitted

Monarda L. · Bee balm

Hansen Hans A

2 records

PHA352347

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

3 records

Moselle

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

PHALFAUF

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

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