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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Verbena Bonariensis - Ironweed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Verbena bonariensis is a beautiful, airy perennial that adds a playful touch to your garden with its upright stems and vibrant purple flowers. This...
View full detailsPhlomis russeliana - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Phlomis russeliana** is a striking, hardy perennial with unique light yellow flowers in whorls along the stem, blooming from early summer into au...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' - Forest Sage -↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’** is the perfect border plant for your garden! With its rich purple bloom from May to June and sturdy growth, this...
View full detailsPotentilla tridentata 'Nuuk' - Ganzerik - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with small, glossy green leaves that turn a beautiful red tint in autumn. This ...
View full detailsNepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is the perfect border plant for sunny spots. This fast-growing perennial blooms from June to September with beautiful lila...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsPachysandra term. 'Green Sheen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves that add color to your garden all year round. ...
View full detailsNepeta 'Walker's Low' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Nepeta 'Walker's Low'** is a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial with aromatic, silver-green foliage and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes. Ide...
View full detailsPachysandra terminalis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Pachysandra terminalis, also known as Japanese spurge, is an evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in areas with little sun. With its dense...
View full detailsPennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Bring movement and elegance to your garden with Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'!This popular ornamental grass shines from late August well into t...
View full detailsRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' - Yellow Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'**, also known as Coneflower, is a beautiful perennial with striking golden-yellow flowers and a dark center. Th...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Mainacht' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht' is a perennial that enchants with its intense blue flower spikes. It blooms profusely from May to September and attr...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is an elegant perennial that stands out with its deep purple flower spikes and dark, almost black stems. This flowe...
View full detailsSagina Subulata - Priemvetmuur - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Sagina subulata**, also known as pearlwort or Irish moss, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green, moss-like leaves. This plant...
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Imperata Cylindrica 'Red Baron' - Japanese Blood Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Imperata Cylindrica 'Red Baron' - Japanese Blood Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron', also known as Japanese blood grass, is a striking ornamental grass with beautiful red leaves. This hardy plant...
View full detailsLavandula ang. 'Munstead' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The 'Munstead' lavender is a beloved, compact variety that enriches your garden with a deep purple color and a relaxing fragrance. Hardy and low-ma...
View full detailsHypericum 'Hidcote' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Hypericum* 'Hidcote', also known as St. John's wort, is a graceful, compact shrub that adds structure and color to the garden year-round. This stro...
View full detailsLavandula int. 'Edelweiss' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The 'Edelweiss' lavender has beautiful white flowers and a delightful fragrance. This hardy and low-maintenance plant blooms profusely in summer an...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Hypericum* 'Beauty' is an elegant, compact shrub with beautiful glossy green foliage and striking, golden-yellow flowers that bloom throughout the ...
View full detailsGeranium 'Johnson's Blue' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'is a popular perennial with beautiful, bright blue flowers that bloom all summer long. This low-maintenance plant grows qu...
View full detailsLavandula ang. 'Dwarf Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Lavandula angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue'** – A compact lavender variety with beautiful, fragrant blue flowers. This dwarf variety is perfect for small...
View full detailsEchinacea Purpurea 'Magnus' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsLonicera pileata 'Purple Pearl' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 detailsBuxus Sempervirens - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 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 detailsAster ageratoides 'Stardust' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 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 '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 'Blue and Gold' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsVinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'** – An elegant ground cover with deep green leaves and stunning white flowers. This evergreen plant is perfect for ...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsFragaria vesca - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Fragaria vesca, also known as the wild strawberry, is a delicious and versatile plant that is not only beautiful but also produces amazing fruit. T...
View full detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden Strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsSymphoricarpos Chenaultii 'Hancock' - Snowberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 detailsAnemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' - Beautiful Autumn Anemone**Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'. This...
View full detailsPersicaria affinis 'Darjeeling Red' - Knotweed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Persicaria aff. 'Darjeeling Red'** is a striking perennial known for its vibrant red-pink foliage, which deepens in color as the season progresse...
View full detailsVinca minor - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Vinca Minor - Perfect Ground Cover!**Vinca minor is a vigorous ground cover that quickly forms a dense mat and transforms your garden into a sea ...
View full detailsVinca major 'Variegata' - Large Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Vinca major 'Variegata'** – The variegated Periwinkle is a striking evergreen ground cover with graceful leaves featuring a contrasting green wit...
View full detailsVinca major 'Alba' - Large Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Vinca major 'Alba'** – The Large Periwinkle with radiant white flowers. This evergreen ground cover is hardy and low-maintenance. Perfect for sha...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 - 48x
The **Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'** is a compact variety of the classic Verbena, featuring colorful, lilac-purple flowers that bloom in clusters...
View full detailsSedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...
View full detailsVinca major - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 detailsPachysandra term. 'Variegata' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with striking, yellow-white, striped leaves that add color and texture to...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Alba' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Vinca minor ‘Alba’** is the ideal ground cover for any garden! This vigorous plant spreads quickly and creates a beautiful sea of white flowers...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Atropurpurea' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 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.
