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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Carex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden Strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 detailsHanging geranium - Pelargonium peltatum Violet Ø12 cm - ↕20 cm - 8x
This product contains 8 plants. Appearance of the plant: The Pelargonium peltatum Violet has lush, trailing stems with deep purple flowers. The l...
View full detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
**Waldsteinia ternata – The ideal ground cover!** This vigorous, low-growing plant quickly covers the ground with a fresh green layer and blooms i...
View full detailsWaldsteinia 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 minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 'Atropurpurea' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
**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 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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 detailsCornus canadensis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Cornus canadensis** – Also known as the Canadian dogwood, this is a beautiful ground cover with glossy green leaves and attractive white flower c...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Irish Green' - ↨30cm - Ø14 - 3x
Carex Irish Green is a hardy and robust evergreen ornamental grass that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or as a solitary plant. The possibili...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - ↨30cm - Ø14 - 3x
The ‘Carex Ice Dance’, also known as Sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass. This means that the plant retains its leaves in winter. This is the r...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Ø14cm - ↕30cm
The ‘Carex Ice Dance’, also known as Sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass. This means that the plant retains its leaves in winter. This is the r...
View full detailsCarex Morrowii Ice Dance - Ø19cm - ↕45cm
Appearance of the plant Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is an ornamental grass with fresh green leaves and striking cream-colored edges. The leaves ar...
View full detailsAstrantia major - Sea button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsAstrantia major - Sea button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsAstrantia major - Sea button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 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 detailsAstrantia major - Sea button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
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 - 60x
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 detailsBergenia cordifolia - Cobbler plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsBergenia cordifolia - Cobbler plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsBergenia cordifolia - Cobbler plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 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 detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 'Max Frei' - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 'Max Frei' - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 'Max Frei' - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 '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 - 60x
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 sanguineum - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 sanguineum - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 sanguineum - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 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 - 60x
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 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 '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 - 60x
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 macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
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.
