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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Luzula sylvatica - Large Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...

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Epimedium rubrum - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Epimedium rubrum is an elegant and robust perennial that stands out, especially in spring, with its graceful red-pink flowers and fresh green folia...

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Christmas Rose - Helleborus niger - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Helleborus niger, also known as Christmas rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and beautiful white flowers that often app...

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Luzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...

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Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...

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Christmas Rose - Helleborus niger - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Helleborus niger, also known as Christmas rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and beautiful white flowers that often app...

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Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...

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Luzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...

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Christmas Rose - Helleborus niger - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Helleborus niger, also known as Christmas rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and beautiful white flowers that often app...

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Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...

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Luzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...

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Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...

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Christmas rose - Helleborus niger - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Helleborus niger, also known as Christmas rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and beautiful white flowers that often app...

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Luzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...

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Festuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...

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Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Festuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Festuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...

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Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Festuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...

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Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Dryopteris filix-mas, better known as the Male Fern, is a vigorous and classic fern with fresh green, finely cut leaves that give the garden a lush...

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Festuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...

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Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Dryopteris filix-mas, better known as the Male Fern, is a vigorous and classic fern with fresh green, finely cut leaves that give the garden a lush...

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Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...

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Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...

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Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...

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Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...

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Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...

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Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...

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Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...

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Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...

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Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...

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Convallaria majalis - Lily of the valley - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Convallaria majalis, better known as Lily of the Valley, is an elegant and delightfully fragrant perennial that shines in spring with graceful whit...

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Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...

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Convallaria majalis - Lily of the valley - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Convallaria majalis, better known as Lily of the Valley, is an elegant and delightfully fragrant perennial that shines in spring with graceful whit...

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Convallaria majalis - Lily of the valley - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Convallaria majalis, better known as Lily of the Valley, is an elegant and delightfully fragrant perennial that shines in spring with graceful whit...

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Convallaria majalis - Lily of the valley - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Convallaria majalis, better known as Lily of the Valley, is an elegant and delightfully fragrant perennial that shines in spring with graceful whit...

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Convallaria majalis, better known as Lily of the Valley, is an elegant and delightfully fragrant perennial that shines in spring with graceful whit...

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Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Fairy flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...

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Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Fairy flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...

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Spring rose - Helleborus orientalis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Helleborus orientalis, also known as Lenten Rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and large, often strikingly colored flow...

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Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Fairy flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Spring rose - Helleborus orientalis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Helleborus orientalis, also known as Lenten Rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and large, often strikingly colored flow...

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Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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What 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.