Border plants Shade
Looking for beautiful border plants that thrive in the shade? There are plenty of options to keep your garden atmospheric and green, even in spots with little sunlight. Choose shade-loving garden plants such as hostas, ferns, and geraniums, which create a lively border with their lush foliage and sometimes colorful flowers. Hardy and evergreen varieties make your shade border attractive all year round. Discover the most beautiful shade plants and create a peaceful, natural atmosphere in your garden!
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Waldsteinia Ternata - Golden strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
**Waldsteinia ternata – The ideal ground cover!** This vigorous, low-growing plant quickly covers the ground with a fresh green layer and blooms in...
View full detailsVinca major - Periwinkle - Ground cover - 6x - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
**Vinca major** – also known as the Great Periwinkle – is an evergreen ground cover that excels in robustness and simplicity. This plant has glossy...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The **Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'** is a low-growing ground cover (10-15 cm) that produces graceful white-pink flowers in May and June. This ...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foam flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsAstrantia major - Sea button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Astrantia major, also known as Masterwort, is an enchanting perennial that immediately catches the eye with its refined, star-shaped flowers. The g...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsAsarum europaeum - Mansoor - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Asarum europaeum, also known as European wild ginger, is an elegant, low-growing shade plant with glossy dark green, heart-shaped leaves. This ...
View full detailsTongue fern - Asplenium scolopendrium - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Asplenium scolopendrium, better known as hart's tongue fern, is a special and elegant evergreen fern with glossy, elongated leaves that immedia...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsGalium odoratum - Sweet woodruff - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Galium odoratum, also known as sweet woodruff, is a charming, low-growing perennial with fresh green foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers. ...
View full detailsSpring rose - Helleborus orientalis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Helleborus orientalis, also known as Lenten Rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and large, often strikingly colored flow...
View full detailsEpimedium rubrum - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Epimedium rubrum is an elegant and robust perennial that stands out, especially in spring, with its graceful red-pink flowers and fresh green folia...
View full detailsLuzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...
View full detailsEpimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...
View full detailsDryopteris filix-mas - Male fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Dryopteris filix-mas, better known as the Male Fern, is a vigorous and classic fern with fresh green, finely cut leaves that give the garden a lush...
View full detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...
View full detailsEpimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsBergenia cordifolia - Cobbler plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Bergenia cordifolia, also known as the cochineal, is a strong and evergreen perennial that brings structure and color to the garden all year ro...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’ is a compact and profusely flowering cranesbill with deep green foliage and striking, intensely crimson red flowers....
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium sanguineum, also known as blood cranesbill, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with deep green foliage and striking bright pin...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Ness’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous pure white flowers. This pere...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
View full detailsGeranium cinereum 'Ballerina' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’ is a compact and profusely flowering cranesbill with grey-green, finely incised leaves and striking soft pink flowers...
View full detailsGeranium 'Azure Rush' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium ‘Azure Rush’ is a compact and profusely flowering cranesbill with striking bright blue flowers and finely branched, fresh green foliage. T...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'** – An evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves and striking lavender-colored flowers. This plant is ideal for...
View full detailsVinca minor - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
**Vinca Minor - Perfect Ground Cover!**Vinca minor is a vigorous ground cover that quickly forms a dense mat and transforms your garden into a sea ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'La Grave' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Vinca minor 'La Grave'** is an evergreen ground cover with glossy, deep green leaves and vibrant purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer. ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'** – An elegant ground cover with deep green leaves and stunning white flowers. This evergreen plant is perfect for ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Blue and Gold' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Vinca minor 'Blue and Gold' is a compact, evergreen ground cover with striking golden-yellow leaves and vibrant, blue-purple flowers in spring. Per...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Aureovariegata' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata'** – An elegant ground cover with green foliage, beautifully variegated with golden edges. This evergreen plant produ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata'** – An elegant ground cover with green leaves, beautifully variegated with silvery white edges. This evergreen pl...
View full detailsVinca major 'Variegata' - Large Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Vinca major 'Variegata'** – The variegated Periwinkle is a striking evergreen ground cover with graceful leaves featuring a contrasting green wit...
View full detailsVinca major 'Alba' - Large Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Vinca major 'Alba'** – The Large Periwinkle with radiant white flowers. This evergreen ground cover is hardy and low-maintenance. Perfect for sha...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Atropurpurea' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
**Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’** is a beautiful ground cover that enhances any garden. With its dense, low-growing foliage and an enchanting sea of ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Alba' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
**Vinca minor ‘Alba’** is the ideal ground cover for any garden! This vigorous plant spreads quickly and creates a beautiful sea of white flowers...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis 'Variegata' - Shadewort - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with striking, yellow-white, striped leaves that add color and texture to...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis 'Green Sheen' - Green Sheen - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves that add color to your garden all year round. ...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Luzula nivea, also known as snow grass, is an evergreen, hardy plant that gives your garden a sophisticated look. The strikingly fuzzy, silvery lea...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or border planting. With its dark green,...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis - Green-leaved plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
Pachysandra terminalis, also known as Japanese spurge, is an evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in areas with little sun. With its dense...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis 'Green Carpet' - Green Carpet - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is the ideal ground cover for shady gardens. This evergreen plant forms a dense, low-maintenance mat that sup...
View full detailsHeuchera Micrantha 'Palace Purple' - Purplebell - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’** is a must-have for every shade garden! This beautiful perennial has striking, dark purplish-red leaves that provide a ...
View full detailsHedera Hibernica - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ivy - Ground cover - 6x
**Hedera hibernica – The versatile Irish ivy!**Hedera hibernica is the perfect choice for any garden. With its dark green leaves and silvery-white ...
View full detailsWhat are shade border plants?
Shade border plants are plants that thrive in areas with little direct sunlight. These can be plants that grow best under trees, next to buildings, or in gardens with a northeast orientation. Unlike sun-loving plants, shade plants have adapted to less light and often wetter soil. Well-known shade plants include ferns, hostas, and ground covers such as Vinca minor. There are both flowering and evergreen varieties, allowing you to create a lively and attractive garden even in shady borders.
Combining shade border plants
A well-composed shade border creates a dynamic and balanced whole. A combination of perennials, ground covers, and ornamental grasses can add height and texture. Consider, for example, combining Hostas with their large leaves with the finer texture of ferns and ornamental grasses such as Carex morrowii. Flowering plants such as Astilbe and Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ add color. By adding evergreen plants like Pachysandra terminalis, the border remains attractive all year round. It is also important to choose plants with different flowering periods so that there is always something in bloom.
Flowering border plants for shade
Shade does not mean you have to compromise on floral splendor. There are many flowering border plants that grow well in the shade. Some popular varieties include Anemone hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’, a white autumn-flowering anemone, and Astilbe with its plume-shaped flowers in pink, red, or white. Geranium macrorrhizum is also a strong and long-flowering option for shady borders. Don't forget that some flowers, such as the Helleborus (Christmas rose), bloom specifically in winter and early spring, adding extra variety to your border.
Evergreen border plants for shade
For a border that remains attractive even in winter, evergreen border plants are essential. Pachysandra terminalis is a popular ground cover that stays fresh green all year round. Vinca minor (periwinkle) is a hardy plant that produces small blue flowers in spring and retains its foliage in winter. Helleborus orientalis, also known as the Christmas rose, blooms in winter and remains green all year round. Ferns such as Asplenium scolopendrium also provide a perpetually green structure in the border.
Border Plant Species
Border plants add structure, color, and variety to your garden. Depending on sun, shade, and flowering period, you can choose from various species. Below is an overview:
Buying border plants for shade
Buying border plants for shade requires some planning. Choose plants that suit the specific shade conditions in your garden. In deep shade, ground covers such as Hedera helix and Waldsteinia ternata work well, while flowering species such as Geranium and Anemone come into their own better in light shade. Also pay attention to the soil conditions; some plants like moist soil, while others tolerate drier conditions. Buy your border plants from a specialized nursery or online to ensure you get healthy and strong plants suitable for your garden.
