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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Liriope 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 detailsPachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' - Green Sheen - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**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 - 60x
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 detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**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 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 - 12x
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 - 60x
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 - 60x
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 detailsPachysandra Terminalis - Green-leaved plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
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-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 - 12x
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 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 - 60x
**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 detailsHeuchera Micrantha 'Palace Purple' - Purplebell - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 - 60x
**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 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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕25cm - Ø14cm - 3x
Set of 3 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Set of 3 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Product Description: Bring a...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕25cm - Ø14cm - 6x
Set of 6 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Set of 6 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Product Description: Bring a...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' is a versatile, hardy ground cover with beautiful, bright white flowers and lovely green foliage that changes colo...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' is a versatile, hardy ground cover with beautiful, bright white flowers and lovely green foliage that changes colo...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a strong and fragrant ground cover with soft pink flowers and fresh green foliage that turns beautif...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a strong and fragrant ground cover with soft pink flowers and fresh green foliage that turns beautif...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' is a versatile, hardy ground cover with beautiful, bright white flowers and lovely green foliage that changes colo...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a strong and fragrant ground cover with soft pink flowers and fresh green foliage that turns beautif...
View full detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...
View full detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...
View full detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 detailsHedera Hibernica - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x - Ivy - Ground cover
**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 detailsHedera Helix 'Glacier' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ivy - Ground cover - 60x
Hedera helix 'Glacier' is a versatile ivy with striking green foliage and silvery-white veins. Suitable as a hedge, boundary screen, or ground cove...
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.
