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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 detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® - Lavender Plants - Ø12cm - 6x
True Lavender, Lavender plants, and Lavender angustifolia are all names for Lavender angustifolia Felice. Lavender angustifolia Felice is a beautif...
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 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 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 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 major - Periwinkle - Ground cover - 6x - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
**Vinca major** – also known as the Great Periwinkle – is an evergreen ground cover that excels in robustness and simplicity. This plant has glossy...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® - Ø12cm - Lavender plants - 6x
The Lavender angustifolia 'Felice' is a beautiful addition to any garden. Lavandula angustifolia, such as the 'Felice' variety, is known as True La...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Lavandula angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue'** – A compact lavender variety with beautiful, fragrant blue flowers. This dwarf variety is perfect for small...
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 detailsLavandula angustifolia Felice® - 6 Echte Lavendel planten - ↕20-30cm - Ø12cm
De Lavendel angustifolia 'Felice' is een prachtige toevoeging aan elke tuin. Met zijn zonnige standplaats en goed doorlatende grond voelt dez...
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 detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 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 detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 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 detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
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 detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'** is a versatile, evergreen ornamental shrub with striking variegated yellow foliage. This compact plant (...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety'** is a versatile, hardy plant with beautiful variegated silver foliage. Perfect as a ground cover, low hedge,...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'** is a versatile, evergreen ornamental shrub with striking variegated yellow foliage. This compact plant (...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The **Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety'** is a versatile, hardy plant with beautiful variegated silver foliage. Perfect as a ground cover, low hedge,...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsVinca minor 'La Grave' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'La Grave'** is an evergreen ground cover with glossy, deep green leaves and vibrant purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer. ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Aureovariegata' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata'** – An elegant ground cover with green foliage, beautifully variegated with golden edges. This evergreen plant produ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 'La Grave' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Vinca minor 'La Grave'** is an evergreen ground cover with glossy, deep green leaves and vibrant purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer. ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'** – An elegant ground cover with deep green leaves and stunning white flowers. This evergreen plant is perfect for ...
View full detailsWhat are hardy border plants?
Hardy border plants are perennials that are highly resistant to cold temperatures and frost. This means that they do not die back in the winter and sprout again the following growing season. These plants are ideal for borders because they provide structure and color, even in the coldest months of the year. Some species are even evergreen, while others bloom in the spring and summer. Hardy border plants range from ground covers to tall, ornamental plants that attract butterflies and bees.
Hardy low border plants
For those looking for hardy low border plants, there are plenty of options. These plants are perfect as ground covers and ensure a full, green border without too much maintenance. Popular hardy low border plants include Vinca minor, Pachysandra terminalis, and Ajuga reptans. These plants stay low to the ground, spread widely, and suppress weed growth. They are ideal for filling in bare spots in the border and retain their beauty even in winter.
Sun-hardy border plants
Not all plants can tolerate full sun well, but there are plenty of hardy border plants that actually thrive in sunny spots. Some of the best options are Lavandula angustifolia ('Munstead' or 'Hidcote'), Salvia nemorosa ('Caradonna'), Echinacea purpurea, and Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'. These plants tolerate sun and drier conditions well and also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. By placing these hardy plants in the border, you will enjoy a vibrant and blooming garden, even in hot summers.
Hardy evergreen border plants
Evergreen border plants provide a lasting green effect in your garden, even in winter. This makes them an excellent choice for borders that need to look well-maintained all year round. Good examples of hardy evergreen border plants are Bergenia cordifolia, Euonymus fortunei, Carex morrowii ('Ice Dance'), and Heuchera 'Palace Purple'. These plants retain their foliage, adding structure and color to your border, even when other plants are dormant.
Hardy flowering border plants
Anyone who thinks that a hardy border consists only of foliage is mistaken. There are plenty of flowering, hardy border plants that add color to the garden. Consider, for example, Anemone 'Honorine Jobert', Geranium 'Rozanne', Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg', and Phlomis russeliana. These plants bloom in different seasons and offer beautiful variety in the border. By combining them cleverly, you can enjoy flowering plants all year round. 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 winter-hardy border plants
Do you want to buy winter-hardy border plants? You can go to garden centers, nurseries, and online plant shops. When buying, pay close attention to the growth height, location, and flowering period of the plant so that you create a varied and harmonious border. Choose a mix of evergreen, flowering, and low-growing border plants to keep your garden attractive all year round. Ordering online often offers a wide range and the ability to easily compare plants. By investing in the right hardy border plants, you create a garden that can withstand all weather conditions and has something beautiful to offer in every season.
