Border plants
Border plants are the perfect way to add color, height, and structure to your garden. These versatile garden plants have been specially selected to enhance borders and offer a beautiful interplay of flowers, foliage, and textures. From lush bloomers to evergreen varieties, border plants are ideal for bringing depth and dynamism to your garden design. Whether you choose a romantic, modern, or natural look, with border plants you can easily create a harmonious and low-maintenance whole. A must-have for every garden lover!
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Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' - Spiny Nut - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Acena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' is a beautiful, low-growing ground cover that is perfect for both sunny and shady spots. This versatile plant blo...
View full detailsHypericum calycinum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Are you looking for an attractive ground cover for your garden? Hypericum calycinum is the ideal choice! This plant grows densely via its roots and...
View full detailsHedera Hibernica - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 detailsIsotoma fluviatilis 'Alba' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Isotoma fluviatilis 'Alba'** is a beautiful ground cover with delicate white flowers. This hardy plant grows quickly and forms a dense mat of fre...
View full detailsLonicera pileata - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Lonicera pileata, also known as ornamental holly, is an evergreen, low-maintenance plant that quickly forms a dense mat. With its glossy leaves, th...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 detailsCornus canadensis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Cornus canadensis** – Also known as the Canadian dogwood, this is a beautiful ground cover with glossy green leaves and attractive white flower c...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 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 detailsIsotoma fluviatilis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
*Isotoma fluviatilis*, also known as blue star-of-Bethlehem, is a low-growing ground cover that reaches a height of only 3-5 cm. This beautiful pla...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsLeptinella squalida - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The **Leptinella squalida** is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is ideal as a ground cover. With its fine, pinnate leaves, it forms a dense, lus...
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 detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' is a versatile, hardy ground cover with beautiful, bright white flowers and lovely green foliage that changes colo...
View full detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - Crane's-bill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...
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 '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 '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 detailsCarex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowii 'Aureovariegata', also known as variegated sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass that adds charm to shady spots in the garden. The...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ is the ideal, low-maintenance ground cover for any garden. This evergreen ornamental grass-like plant grows quickly and ...
View full detailsAster ageratoides 'Ashvi' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Aster ageratoides ‘Ashvi’** is the perfect addition to your garden! This beautiful plant blooms with white flowers from August until the end of a...
View full detailsCotoneaster dammeri 'Major' - Dwarf medlar - ↕25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Major'is a strong, hardy ground cover that quickly covers the ground. In spring, it blooms with small white flowers, followed ...
View full detailsLonicera nit. 'Maigrün' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Lonicera maigrün: The perfect choice for your garden!** This versatile plant is ideal as a hedge, in flower beds, or as a solitary specimen. With...
View full detailsAster (D) 'Professor Anton Kippenberg' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
** Aster (D) 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg'** Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Aster (D) 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg'. This versatile a...
View full detailsLavandula 'Hidcote' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsGeranium Rozanne - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Geranium Rozanne: The perfect bloomer for your garden!** This grateful plant shines with its lilac-colored flowers from May well into the autumn....
View full detailsCotoneaster Procumbens 'Streib's Findling' - Creeping dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Cotoneaster pro 'Streibs Findling'** is a vigorous ground cover that grows fast and flat, completely covering the soil. With its small white flow...
View full detailsHedera helix 'Glacier' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 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 detailsCotoneaster Procumbens 'Queen of Carpets' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Cotoneaster prostratus 'Queen of Carpet' – The ideal ground cover!**This vigorous ground cover grows flat and forms a dense mat that beautifully ...
View full detailsEuonymus japonicus Green Spire - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The **Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'** is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, planting beds, or as a solitary plant. This evergreen ...
View full detailsCotoneaster Suecicus 'Coral Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' is a hardy, low-growing shrub with dense growth. This plant adorns itself with glossy green leaves and whit...
View full detailsCotoneaster dammeri - Dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Cotoneaster dammeri is a strong, hardy ground cover that quickly covers the ground with its dense branches. In spring, it blooms with graceful whit...
View full detailsCeratostigma plumbaginoides - Leadwort - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Ceratostigma plumbaginoides** is a beautiful ground cover that brings every garden to life! With its vibrant, bluish flowers and attractive, glos...
View full detailsAster ageratoides 'Asran' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Aster ageratoides ‘Asran’** is the perfect perennial for your garden! These beautiful light blue flowers bloom from August until the end of autum...
View full detailsAlchemilla mollis - Lady's mantle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Add a touch of nature to your garden with Alchemilla mollis, also known as lady's mantle! This beautiful, low-maintenance perennial has large, scal...
View full detailsLavender Angustifolia - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 48x
Lavender Angustifolia – Elegant, Fragrant, and Versatile Lavender angustifolia, also known as true lavender, is a hardy and versatile plant that en...
View full detailsIlex crenata 'Jenny' - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 48x
Ilex crenata 'Jenny' – Elegant, Evergreen, and HardyIlex crenata 'Jenny', also known as Japanese holly, is a compact-growing, evergreen shrub that ...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Green Spire' - Cardinal's hat - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 48x
Euonymus 'Green Spire' – The Perfect Vertical Boxwood AlternativeEuonymus 'Green Spire' is a slender, upright shrub that is ideal for creating vert...
View full detailsWhat are border plants?
Border plants are indispensable elements for creating a structured and attractive garden. These garden plants are specifically used to beautify borders along paths, walls, or lawns. With their varying heights, colors, and flowering times, they bring depth and variety to the garden design.
Border plants are available in countless varieties, from evergreen plants to profusely flowering specimens. Whether you want to create a sleek, modern garden or a lush, romantic border, there is always a border plant that meets your needs. These garden plants not only provide a beautiful aesthetic effect but also attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making them a sustainable choice.
Hardy border plants
Many border plants are hardy, which means they can withstand frost and cold temperatures. These plants often remain green during the winter months or sprout again quickly in the spring. Hardy garden plants are ideal for gardens in our climate because they require little maintenance and offer ornamental value all year round.
Popular hardy border plants include lavender, lady's mantle, and ornamental grasses. By choosing a mix of evergreen and deciduous species, you create a border that is attractive in every season. These plants are not only robust but also perfect for adding structure and character to your garden.
Border plant examples - species
There is an enormous variety of border plants, allowing for endless combinations. Some popular examples include roses, hydrangeas, geraniums, and phloxes. For a more natural look, you can choose ornamental grasses such as fountain grass or prairie plants like coneflower.
Choosing the right plants depends on your personal taste, the size of your garden, and conditions such as sunlight and soil type. By combining species with different flowering periods, you ensure that your border remains colorful and vibrant all year round. Whether you love a classic English border or a modern minimalist style, there are always suitable options available.
Border plants diverse colors, flowers & heights
One of the greatest advantages of border plants is their diversity. They are available in almost every color of the rainbow, from soft pastel shades to bright, striking colors. Additionally, they vary in height, allowing you to play with layers and dimension in your border.
For example, combine low ground covers with medium-height flowers and tall ornamental grasses for a dynamic effect. Think of purple lavender, yellow coneflower, and the airy plumes of pampas grass. This variety makes it easy to create a border that perfectly matches your style and preference.Border plants with our Corten steel border edging
At Planten247, we offer not only beautiful border plants, but also high-quality Corten steel border edging to give your garden a sleek and modern look. These border edgings ensure that your plants stay neatly in place and provide a luxurious finish to your garden.
Corten steel is durable, low-maintenance, and develops a beautiful, rusty patina over time that combines perfectly with the colors of your border. Whether you want to create a straight line or a playful round shape, installing a border becomes a breeze with our border edging.
Border plants in sun or shade
Whether you have a sunny garden or a spot that is mostly in the shade, there are always suitable border plants to be found. For sunny borders, plants such as lavender, salvia, and rudbeckia are ideal. These species thrive in direct sunlight and bloom profusely.
For shady spots, you can consider ferns, hostas, and hellebores. These plants feel at home in partial shade or shade and still bring color and life to your garden. By taking light conditions into account, you ensure that your border plants grow and bloom optimally.
Border plant package
Do you want to create a beautiful border quickly and easily? Then choose a ready-made border plant package. These packages are put together by our experts and contain a mix of plants that are perfectly matched in terms of color, height, and flowering period.
Whether you are looking for a border for a modern, romantic, or natural garden, we have the right package for you. With a border plant package, you save time and can be sure that you will achieve a harmonious and beautiful end result.
Perennial border plants
Perennial border plants are an excellent choice if you are looking for plants that return year after year and require little maintenance. These garden plants ensure continuity in your border and offer long-lasting blooms. They die back in the winter but sprout again in the spring, allowing you to enjoy their beauty every year.
Popular perennial border plants include delphinium, lupines, and lady's mantle. By combining different species, you can create a border that offers color and texture throughout the entire growing season. Furthermore, perennials are ideal to combine with annual flowers for an extra playful effect.
Evergreen border plants
For a border that remains attractive even in winter, evergreen border plants are a perfect choice. These garden plants retain their leaves all year round and provide a lasting green accent in your garden, regardless of the season.
Some examples of evergreen border plants are boxwood, lavender, and hebe. These plants are not only decorative but also functional, as they bring structure and tranquility to your garden. By combining evergreens with flowering species, you create a border that is always balanced and has an inviting appearance.
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 types. Below is an overview:
Frequently Asked Questions about border plants
What is the best time to plant border plants?
The ideal time to plant border plants is in the autumn (September/October) or in spring (March/April). In autumn, the soil is still warm, allowing the roots to establish well before winter. Are you planting in spring? Then ensure that the perennials receive extra water during the first warm months so that they do not dry out during their first growth spurt.
How many border plants do I need per square meter?
For a nice, full coverage result in the border, count on an average of 7 to 9 plants per square meter (with the standard P9 pot size). If you choose larger shrubs or broad ground covers, you will need fewer. It is important to adhere to the planting distance indicated on the label; this ensures the plants have sufficient room to grow without suffocating each other.How do I keep my border colorful all year round?
You can achieve a year-round flowering border by varying flowering times. Combine early spring bulbs with summer bloomers and late-blooming ornamental grasses or aster varieties. Also, do not forget to add some evergreen border plants, such as the columbine or ferns, so that your garden retains structure and a green base during the winter months.
Do I need to prune my border plants every year?
Most perennial border plants die back above ground in the winter. You can cut the dead stems back to just above the ground in early spring (March). This makes room for the new, fresh shoots. Some plants benefit from a 'Chelsea Chop' in May, where you cut them back partially for more compact growth and richer, later flowering in the garden border.
How do I prepare the soil for new border planting?
A good start begins with healthy soil. Dig the soil over thoroughly and remove all stubborn weeds, including the roots. Mix a generous amount of compost or organic fertilizer into the top layer to improve structure and fertility. For drought-tolerant border plants (such as lavender), you can mix some sand into the soil for better drainage.
What are the best border plants for a shady spot?
For a shade border, plants with striking foliage or light-colored flowers are ideal. Think of the Hosta with its beautiful leaf patterns, the Helleborus (Christmas rose) for early winter flowering, or the Anemone (autumn anemone). Ferns and the Caucasian forget-me-not (Brunnera) also do very well in places with little direct sunlight, provided the soil is not too dry.Buy border plants
At Planten247, you will find an extensive range of border plants. All our garden plants are carefully selected and delivered with care, ensuring you receive the best quality. Whether you are looking for individual plants or complete packages, we have everything you need to realize your dream garden.Order easily online and have your border plants delivered to your home. This way, you can quickly and easily create a garden that shines, regardless of the season.
