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 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 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 detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' - Forest Sage -↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Mainacht' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 'Mainacht' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 - 48x
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 detailsVerbena Bonariensis 'Lollipop' - Verbena - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The **Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'** is a compact variety of the classic Verbena, featuring colorful, lilac-purple flowers that bloom in clusters...
View full detailsVerbena Bonariensis 'Lollipop' - Verbena - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 - 24x
**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...
View full detailsSedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...
View full detailsVerbena Bonariensis - Ironweed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsVerbena Bonariensis - Ironweed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsNepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsNepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsNepeta 'Walker's Low' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Nepeta 'Walker's Low'** is a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial with aromatic, silver-green foliage and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes. Ide...
View full detailsNepeta 'Walker's Low' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Nepeta 'Walker's Low'** is a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial with aromatic, silver-green foliage and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes. Ide...
View full detailsAgastache 'Black Adder' - Licorice plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsAgastache 'Black Adder' - Licorice plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsAgastache 'Blue Fortune' - Licorice plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The *Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a beautiful perennial with striking lavender-blue flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and bumblebees. This low...
View full detailsAgastache 'Blue Fortune' - Licorice plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a beautiful perennial with striking lavender-blue flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and bumblebees. This low...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® - Lavender - Ø12cm - 6x
Lavender stoechas, also known as French lavender or crested lavender, is a beautiful and fragrant plant for any garden. Lavender stoechas Anouk is...
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 detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Mainacht' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsVerbena Bonariensis 'Lollipop' - Verbena - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 - 6x
**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...
View full detailsVerbena Bonariensis 'Lollipop' - Verbena - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The **Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'** is a compact variety of the classic Verbena, featuring colorful, lilac-purple flowers that bloom in clusters...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsSedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**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 - 60x
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 - 60x
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 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 detailsNepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 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 detailsVerbena Bonariensis - Ironweed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 60x
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 detailsVerbena Bonariensis - Verbena - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 6x
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 detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 60x
**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 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 detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 6x
**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 - 60x
**Nepeta 'Walker's Low'** is a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial with aromatic, silver-green foliage and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes. Ide...
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 detailsNepeta 'Walker's Low' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Border plant - 6x
**Nepeta 'Walker's Low'** is a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial with aromatic, silver-green foliage and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes. Ide...
View full detailsNepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 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.
