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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.

Performer

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Orangofield

Active

Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort

Chris Ghyselen

2 records

Notwoodthree

Active

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Woods Roderick

2 records

Northern Lights

Active

Pulmonaria L. · Lungwort

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Nova Zembla

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

NOPUR

Active

Buxus sempervirens L. · Common box

SOREN NYGAARD JENSEN

2 records

Noortvio

Active

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

Marco van Noort Breeding B.V.

2 records

Noorthava

Active

Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

2 records

Noectwo

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Marco van Noort Breeding B.V.

2 records

Montana

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Johanna G.H. van Haaster

2 records

Monbebr

Active

Monarda L. · Bee balm

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

2 records

Nirpede

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

NIRP International S.A.S.

2 records

Noecone

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Marco van Noort Breeding B.V.

2 records

OLIJGFOR

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Olij Innovation B.V.

2 records

Mister Morse

Active

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

Chris Ghyselen

2 records

NIRPAYRED

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alessandro Ghione

2 records

PENDRIF

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Penhow Nurseries

2 records

New Blood

Active

Grevillea juniperina x Grevillea rhyolitica

Peter James Ollerenshaw

2 records

Neon Flare

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

2 records

Nadia

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Geerlings-Meyer

2 records

Paul McCartney

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Naga 4

Active

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Yasuhiko Seto

2 records

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