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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Echinacea Purpurea 'White Swan' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - The Beautiful White Coneflower** Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Echinacea purpurea 'White Sw...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsFestuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu' - Blue Fescue - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Festuca glauca ‘Eljae Blue’** is a beautiful, blue-grey grass variety that adds color to your garden all year round. This low-maintenance plant b...
View full detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsCalamagrostis Acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Ostrich reed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'** is an elegant, hardy ornamental grass with upright growth and fine, dark green leaves. In summer, ...
View full detailsCotoneaster horizontalis - Flat dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Cotoneaster horizontalis**: A beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub that gives your garden a vibrant look. With its striking, horizontal growth and g...
View full detailsCornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' - Dogwood - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'**: Add a splash of color to your garden with this beautiful shrub! In winter, 'Anny's Winter Orange' shin...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Irish Green' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Carex morrowi 'Irish Green' is a versatile, evergreen ground cover that requires little maintenance. It grows effortlessly in almost any location a...
View full detailsCampanula poscharskyana 'Stella' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Campanula portenschlagiana 'Stella'** is a beautiful, low-growing plant that reaches a height of only 10-20 cm. This creeping plant blooms from J...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Bring life to your garden with Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'! This beautiful ground cover is known for its large, glossy leaves that are a beautif...
View full detailsBergenia cordifolia 'Herbstblüte' - Cobbler plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Bergenia cordifolia 'Herbstblüte'** This strong, evergreen ground cover blooms in late autumn with beautiful pink flowers. With its large, heart-...
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 detailsAjuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsAjuga reptans - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsCotoneaster Procumbens 'Queen of Carpets' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Cotoneaster prostratus 'Queen of Carpet' – The ideal ground cover!**This vigorous ground cover grows flat and forms a dense mat that beautifully ...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 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 detailsCarex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsGeranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - Crane's-bill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' is a versatile, hardy ground cover with beautiful, bright white flowers and lovely green foliage that changes colo...
View full detailsGeranium Rozanne - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 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 '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 '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 detailsCotoneaster Procumbens 'Streib's Findling' - Creeping dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 detailsCornus canadensis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 detailsAster (D) 'Professor Anton Kippenberg' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
** 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 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 detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 - 24x
**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 detailsEchinacea Purpurea 'Magnus' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
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 '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 '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 detailsVinca minor 'Blue and Gold' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Vinca minor 'Blue and Gold' is a compact, evergreen ground cover with striking golden-yellow leaves and vibrant, blue-purple flowers in spring. Per...
View full detailsBuxus Sempervirens - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Buxus Sempervirens is a versatile, evergreen shrub that has been loved in gardens worldwide for centuries. This classic plant is known for its ...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Aureovariegata' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata'** – An elegant ground cover with green foliage, beautifully variegated with golden edges. This evergreen plant produ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a strong and fragrant ground cover with soft pink flowers and fresh green foliage that turns beautif...
View full detailsAster ageratoides 'Stardust' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Aster ageratoides 'Stardust'** is a beautiful autumn-flowering plant that brightens up any garden. With its delicate, star-shaped flowers in a ra...
View full detailsStipa Tenuissima 'Ponytails' - Feather Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsVinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata'** – An elegant ground cover with green leaves, beautifully variegated with silvery white edges. This evergreen pl...
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 detailsSymphoricarpos Chenaultii 'Hancock' - Snowberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Symphoricarpos ch. 'Hancock'** is a hardy shrub that stands out in both summer and autumn. In summer, it blooms with white flowers, followed by a...
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.
