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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Verbena 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 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 detailsStipa Tenuissima 'Ponytails' - Feather Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ornamental Grass - 60x
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 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 detailsStipa Tenuissima 'Ponytails' - Feather Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ornamental Grass - 6x
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 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 detailsLavandula intermedia 'Edelweiss' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 - 6x
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 intermedia 'Edelweiss' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 - 60x
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 - 60x
**Lavandula angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue'** – A compact lavender variety with beautiful, fragrant blue flowers. This dwarf variety is perfect for small...
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 detailsEchinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**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 - 60x
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 detailsEchinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**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 - 6x
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 detailsAgastache 'Black Adder' - Licorice plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 '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 - 60x
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 - 6x
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 - 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 - 60x
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 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 detailsLavandula 'Hidcote' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Lavender - Border plant - 6x
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 detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® - ↕25cm- Ø12 cm - Lavender - 24x
The Lavandula angustifolia Felice, also known as true lavender, lavender angustifolia, or blue lavender plant, is a beautiful and fragrant garden p...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® in 'Lavender print' decorative pot - Ø13cm - French Lavender - 3x
The Lavendel stoechas 'Anouk' in a 'Deluxe' decorative pot is a special and decorative addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels mo...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® in 'Old Look' decorative pot - Ø13cm - Lavender - 3x
The set of 3 Lavender angustifolia 'Felice' in an Old Look decorative pot is a beautiful addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels ...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® on stem in Lavender print decorative pot - Ø15cm - set of 2 French Lavenders on stem in decorative pot
The set of 2 Lavender stoechas 'Anouk' on a stem in a decorative pot is a beautiful and elegant lavender plant known for its striking purple ...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® in 'Lavender print' decorative pot - Ø13cm - Lavender Plants - 3x
The set of 3 Lavender angustifolia 'Felice' in a Deluxe decorative pot is a beautiful addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels mos...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® on stem - Ø15cm - French Lavenders on stem - 2x
The set of 2 Lavender stoechas on a stem is a beautiful and elegant plant known for its striking purple flowers and characteristic tufts. Add...
View full detailsLavandula Stoechas Anouk® - ↕25 cm - Ø12cm - Lavender - 24x
French lavender, crested lavender, and Lavender stoechas are all names for this lavender plant. Lavender stoechas Anouk is a beautiful and fragrant...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® in 'Old Look' decorative pot - Ø13cm - Lavender - 3x
The set of 3 Lavender angustifolia 'Felice' in an Old Look decorative pot is a beautiful addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels ...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® in 'Old Look' decorative pot - Ø13cm - French Lavender - 3x
The Lavendel stoechas 'Anouk' in an 'Old look' decorative pot is a special and decorative addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® in 'Lavender print' decorative pot - Ø13cm - Lavender - 3x
The set of 3 Lavender angustifolia 'Felice' in a Deluxe decorative pot is a beautiful addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels mos...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® in 'Lavender print' decorative pot - Ø13cm - French Lavender - 3x
The Lavendel stoechas 'Anouk' in a 'Deluxe' decorative pot is a special and decorative addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels mo...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® - Ø12cm - Crested lavender - 6x
Lavender stoechas 'Anouk' is a beautiful and decorative addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels most at home in sunny locations and wel...
View full detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® in 'Old Look' decorative pot - Ø13cm - French Lavender - 3x
The Lavendel stoechas 'Anouk' in an 'Old look' decorative pot is a special and decorative addition to any garden. This lavender variety feels...
View full detailsLavender Lavandula Hidcote Blue - ↕20cm - Ø12cm
This compact lavender plant, supplied in a pot with a diameter of 12 cm and a height of 10-20 cm, is ideal for both novice and experienced gardener...
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.
