Border plants Sun
Sun-loving border plants are strong, sun-loving garden plants that thrive in sunny spots in the garden. They are perfect for borders that receive plenty of light and add color and structure to the outdoor space. Popular species include lavender, sage, coneflower (Echinacea), and catnip (Nepeta). These plants often attract bees and butterflies and ensure a lively and blooming garden during the warmer months. Whether you are looking for perennials or colorful summer bloomers, there is always a suitable border plant for a sunny location.
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Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is the perfect border plant for sunny spots. This fast-growing perennial blooms from June to September with beautiful lila...
View full detailsEchinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - The Beautiful White Coneflower** Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Echinacea purpurea 'White Sw...
View full detailsEchinacea purpurea 'Magnus' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The *Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'**, also known as the purple coneflower, is a striking, hardy perennial with large, bright pink flowers and a dark ...
View full detailsStachys monieri 'Hummelo' - Betonie - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’ is a strong and long-flowering perennial with fresh green foliage and striking, deep pink to purplish-red flower spikes t...
View full detailsBeautiful candle - Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’, also known as Gaura lindheimeri, is an elegant and airy perennial with long flower stalks and numerous pu...
View full detailsLarge loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Lythrum salicaria, also known as loosestrife, is a vigorous, upright-growing perennial with long flower spikes full of bright pink to purple flower...
View full detailsBeautiful candle - Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’, also known as Gaura lindheimeri, is an elegant and airy perennial with long flower stalks and striking deep pink...
View full detailsSneezeweed - Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ is a robust, profusely flowering perennial with striking, golden-yellow flowers with an orange center. This summer bloom...
View full detailsBeautiful candle - Gaura lindheimeri - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Gaura lindheimeri, also known as Gaura lindheimeri, is an elegant and airy perennial with long flower stalks and graceful white to soft pink flower...
View full detailsGlobe Thistle - Echinops ritro - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Echinops ritro, also known as Globe Thistle, is a striking and architectural perennial with sturdy stems and decorative, steel-blue flower heads th...
View full detailsLiatris spicata - Knobbed snakeroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Liatris spicata, also known as bottlebrush or prairie candle, is a striking perennial with upright flower spikes full of purple-pink flowers that b...
View full detailsKnautia macedonica - Meadow Crown - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
Knautia macedonica is a profusely flowering perennial with fine, dark green foliage and striking, deep red flower heads from late summer to early a...
View full detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 detailsSummer aster - Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’ is an elegant, profusely flowering perennial with fine, evergreen foliage and charming, light blue daisy-like flowers ...
View full detailsErigeron karvinskianus - Wallfinch - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Erigeron karvinskianus, also known as the Mexican daisy, is an airy and profusely flowering perennial with countless small daisy-like flowers that ...
View full detailsErysimum 'Bowles' Mauve' - Rock Rose - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ is a profusely flowering and long-blooming perennial with slender flower spikes in warm mauve-purple shades. From early sp...
View full detailsCentranthus ruber 'Coccineus' - Spore flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’, also known as the Red Spurflower, is a strong and striking perennial that enriches gardens with clouds of deep red-p...
View full detailsDaylily - Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ is a compact, profusely flowering daylily with bright, golden-yellow flowers that bloom continuously throughout the su...
View full detailsSalvia nemorosa 'Schneehugel' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Salvia nemorosa ‘Schneehügel’ is a compact, profusely flowering perennial with aromatic green foliage and striking, bright blue flower spikes that ...
View full detailsCalamintha nepeta - Mountain stone thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that gives the garden a Mediterranean atmosphere. The fine-leaved, grey-green foliage fo...
View full detailsNepeta faassenii - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm- 12x
Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catnip, is a strong and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and countless lavender-blu...
View full detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Nepeta ‘Grol’, also known as catnip, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and bright blue-purple flowers...
View full detailsVerbena Bonariensis 'Lollipop' - Verbena - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The **Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'** is a compact variety of the classic Verbena, featuring colorful, lilac-purple flowers that bloom in clusters...
View full detailsSedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Mainacht' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht' is a perennial that enchants with its intense blue flower spikes. It blooms profusely from May to September and attr...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is an elegant perennial that stands out with its deep purple flower spikes and dark, almost black stems. This flowe...
View full detailsRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' - Yellow Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The **Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'**, also known as Coneflower, is a beautiful perennial with striking golden-yellow flowers and a dark center. Th...
View full detailsVerbena Bonariensis - Ironweed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 12x
Verbena bonariensis is a beautiful, airy perennial that adds a playful touch to your garden with its upright stems and vibrant purple flowers. This...
View full detailsStipa Tenuissima 'Ponytails' - Feather Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ornamental Grass - 12x
The **Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'** is an elegant, fine-haired ornamental grass that gives your garden a playful and airy look. This hardy grass b...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 12x
**Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’** is the perfect border plant for your garden! With its rich purple bloom from May to June and sturdy growth, this...
View full detailsNepeta 'Walker's Low' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 12x
**Nepeta 'Walker's Low'** is a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial with aromatic, silver-green foliage and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes. Ide...
View full detailsLavandula intermedia 'Edelweiss' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The 'Edelweiss' lavender has beautiful white flowers and a delightful fragrance. This hardy and low-maintenance plant blooms profusely in summer an...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia 'Munstead' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The 'Munstead' lavender is a beloved, compact variety that enriches your garden with a deep purple color and a relaxing fragrance. Hardy and low-ma...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Lavandula angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue'** – A compact lavender variety with beautiful, fragrant blue flowers. This dwarf variety is perfect for small...
View full detailsAgastache 'Black Adder' - Licorice plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The *Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a beautiful perennial with striking lavender-blue flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and bumblebees. This low...
View full detailsAgastache 'Black Adder' - Licorice plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The *Agastache 'Black Adder' is a beautiful perennial with striking dark purple flower spikes and aromatic foliage. Perfect for sunny gardens and b...
View full detailsLavandula 'Hidcote' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Lavender - Border plant - 12x
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ is a beautiful choice for the garden! It is a profusely flowering lavender that is in full bloom from July to Augu...
View full detailsWhat are border plants for sunny locations?
Border plants for sunny locations are plants that thrive in sunny spots in the garden. They can withstand direct sunlight well and often dry conditions as well. These plants provide color and structure in the border and can vary from low ground covers to tall ornamental grasses and flowering perennials.
A well-chosen border plant for sunny locations not only has decorative value but can also be beneficial for biodiversity. Plants such as lavender and salvia, for example, attract bees and butterflies, which contributes to a healthy ecosystem in your garden.
Border plants for sunny locations that are winter hardy
Winter-hardy border plants for sunny locations are plants that can survive the cold winter months without protection. This means that, after a harsh winter, they will sprout again in the spring and start flowering again. Examples of hardy border plants for full sun are Echinacea purpurea, Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm', and Nepeta 'Walker's Low'. The advantage of hardy plants is that you can enjoy them for years without having to replant every year. They form a solid foundation for a low-maintenance garden with a colorful appearance.
Perennial border plants for full sun
Perennial border plants for full sun are plants that return year after year and are suitable for sunny spots. These plants often have a strong root structure, making them highly resistant to drying out and heat. Examples of popular perennial border plants for full sun are Lavandula angustifolia (lavender), Salvia nemorosa (sage), and Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'. These plants bloom profusely and create a lively, colorful border.Low border plants for sun
Low border plants for sun are ideal for use as ground cover or for creating height differences in a border. They can help suppress weed growth and give the garden a neat and full effect.
Good choices for low border plants for sun include Sedum 'Herbstfreude', Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant', and Geranium 'Rozanne'. These plants remain compact but have a long flowering period and are low-maintenance.
Flowering border plants for sun
Flowering border plants for sun bring color and vibrancy to your garden. By combining different flowering periods, you can ensure that your border remains attractive throughout the entire season. Some commonly used flowering border plants for sunny locations include Echinacea purpurea (coneflower), Rudbeckia fulgida (goldenrod), Verbena bonariensis, and Coreopsis grandiflora. Moreover, these plants attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which is beneficial for biodiversity.
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:
Buy sun border plants
Do you want to buy border plants for the sun? Then it is important to take into account the location, soil type, and care requirements. For example, some plants need well-draining soil, while others thrive better in nutritious, moist soil. You can buy border plants at garden centers, nurseries, or online. When purchasing, pay attention to growth size, flowering period, and hardiness so that you make the right choices for a sustainable and beautiful border.
