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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Hypericum inodorum 'Rheingold' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
*Hypericum inodorum* 'Rheingold' is a striking, low-growing shrub with beautiful golden-yellow foliage that changes beautifully to warm orange and ...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Annebel' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Hypericum* 'Annebel' is a beautiful, compact shrub that brings color and life to your garden. With its glossy, dark green foliage and countless bri...
View full detailsHakonechloa Macra - Japanese Mountain Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Hakonechloa macra, also known as Japanese forest grass, is a graceful ornamental grass with arching, green leaves that turn a beautiful golden yell...
View full detailsCotoneaster horizontalis - Flat dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 'Midwinter Fire' - Dogwood - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'** is a beautiful addition to your garden! This striking shrub is known for its stunning, fiery branches that fo...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsCalamagrostis Acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Ostrich reed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The **Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'** is an elegant, hardy ornamental grass with upright growth and fine, dark green leaves. In summer, ...
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 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 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 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 detailsLavandula stoechas Anouk® - Lavender - Ø12cm - 6x
Lavender stoechas, also known as French lavender or crested lavender, is a beautiful and fragrant plant for any garden. Lavender stoechas Anouk is...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 'Aureovariegata' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsCalamagrostis Acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Ostrich reed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The **Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'** is an elegant, hardy ornamental grass with upright growth and fine, dark green leaves. In summer, ...
View full detailsCalamagrostis Acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Ostrich reed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 - 60x
**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 'Midwinter Fire' - Dogwood - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'** is a beautiful addition to your garden! This striking shrub is known for its stunning, fiery branches that fo...
View full detailsCotoneaster horizontalis - Flat dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 'Midwinter Fire' - Dogwood - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'** is a beautiful addition to your garden! This striking shrub is known for its stunning, fiery branches that fo...
View full detailsCotoneaster horizontalis - Flat cotoneaster - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Cotoneaster horizontalis**: A beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub that gives your garden a vibrant look. With its striking, horizontal growth and g...
View full detailsCornus canadensis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**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 detailsCornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' - Dogwood - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'** is a beautiful addition to your garden! This striking shrub is known for its stunning, fiery branches that fo...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsCornus canadensis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**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 detailsCarex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 detailsCalamagrostis Acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Ostrich reed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The **Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'** is an elegant, hardy ornamental grass with upright growth and fine, dark green leaves. In summer, ...
View full detailsHakonechloa Macra - Japanese Mountain Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Hakonechloa macra, also known as Japanese forest grass, is a graceful ornamental grass with arching, green leaves that turn a beautiful golden yell...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Hypericum* 'Beauty' is an elegant, compact shrub with beautiful glossy green foliage and striking, golden-yellow flowers that bloom throughout the ...
View full detailsHakonechloa Macra - Japanese Mountain Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Hakonechloa macra, also known as Japanese forest grass, is a graceful ornamental grass with arching, green leaves that turn a beautiful golden yell...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Annebel' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Hypericum* 'Annebel' is a beautiful, compact shrub that brings color and life to your garden. With its glossy, dark green foliage and countless bri...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsHakonechloa Macra - Japanese Mountain Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Hakonechloa macra, also known as Japanese forest grass, is a graceful ornamental grass with arching, green leaves that turn a beautiful golden yell...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Hypericum inodorum** – A versatile and low-maintenance shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom from summer to autumn. This shrub has dark gre...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Rheingold' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
*Hypericum inodorum* 'Rheingold' is a striking, low-growing shrub with beautiful golden-yellow foliage that changes beautifully to warm orange and ...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Hypericum inodorum** – A versatile and low-maintenance shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom from summer to autumn. This shrub has dark gre...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Hypericum* 'Beauty' is an elegant, compact shrub with beautiful glossy green foliage and striking, golden-yellow flowers that bloom throughout the ...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Rheingold' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
*Hypericum inodorum* 'Rheingold' is a striking, low-growing shrub with beautiful golden-yellow foliage that changes beautifully to warm orange and ...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Annebel' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Hypericum* 'Annebel' is a beautiful, compact shrub that brings color and life to your garden. With its glossy, dark green foliage and countless bri...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Hypericum* 'Beauty' is an elegant, compact shrub with beautiful glossy green foliage and striking, golden-yellow flowers that bloom throughout the ...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Annebel' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Hypericum* 'Annebel' is a beautiful, compact shrub that brings color and life to your garden. With its glossy, dark green foliage and countless bri...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Hypericum inodorum** – A versatile and low-maintenance shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom from summer to autumn. This shrub has dark gre...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Rheingold' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
*Hypericum inodorum* 'Rheingold' is a striking, low-growing shrub with beautiful golden-yellow foliage that changes beautifully to warm orange and ...
View full detailsLonicera pileata 'Purple Pearl' - Honeysuckle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Lonicera pileata 'Purple Pearl'** is an attractive, evergreen shrub that adds color to your garden all year round. With its compact growth and st...
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.
