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Soft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsTeucrium lucidrys - Gamander - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Teucrium lucidrys is a compact, evergreen semi-shrub with glossy dark green foliage and a sleek, neat growth habit. This plant is particularly suit...
View full detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green foliage and spectacular flowering in bright blue sh...
View full detailsArmeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...
View full detailsAsarum europaeum - Mansoor - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Asarum europaeum, also known as European wild ginger, is an elegant, low-growing shade plant with glossy dark green, heart-shaped leaves. This ...
View full detailsTongue fern - Asplenium scolopendrium - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Asplenium scolopendrium, better known as hart's tongue fern, is a special and elegant evergreen fern with glossy, elongated leaves that immedia...
View full detailsLuzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...
View full detailsFestuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...
View full detailsEuphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...
View full detailsCrooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...
View full detailsSpring rose - Helleborus orientalis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Helleborus orientalis, also known as Lenten Rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and large, often strikingly colored flow...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsBergenia cordifolia - Cobbler plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Bergenia cordifolia, also known as the cochineal, is a strong and evergreen perennial that brings structure and color to the garden all year ro...
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 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 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 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 '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 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 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 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 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 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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 terminalis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsCarex morrowii 'Irish Green' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowi 'Irish Green' is a versatile, evergreen ground cover that requires little maintenance. It grows effortlessly in almost any location a...
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 detailsAjuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 - 48x
**Bergenia cordifolia 'Herbstblüte'** This strong, evergreen ground cover blooms in late autumn with beautiful pink flowers. With its large, heart-...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 - 48x
**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 detailsAcaena 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 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 '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 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 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 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 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 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 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 detailsWhat are evergreen border plants?
Evergreen border plants are plants that retain their leaves all year round, even in winter. This makes them ideal for gardens that need to maintain color and structure year-round. Unlike many other plants that lose their leaves in winter, evergreens ensure a consistently green landscape, even during the colder months. Evergreen plants can range from ground covers, shrubs, and trees to ornamental grasses and flowers. They provide a robust foundation for a garden design because they offer visual appeal all year round. Furthermore, they often provide shelter for animals in the garden and help stabilize the soil. Due to their persistent green color, they not only add beauty but also enhance the aesthetics of your garden throughout the year, regardless of the season. They are perfect for creating a garden that requires little maintenance yet remains vibrant.
Combining Evergreen Border Plants
Combining evergreen border plants with other plant species can give a garden more dynamism and visual interest. Evergreens form the ideal foundation for a border because they provide structure year-round, while seasonal plants fill the garden with color and variety. For example, consider combining low-growing evergreens such as Hedera or Vinca with taller shrubs like Buxus or Yew. This combination creates a layered effect in your border, with a mix of evergreen ground covers and robust shrubs that add color and texture. Adding flowering evergreens, such as Bergenia or Heuchera, can also give the garden extra color, especially in spring and summer. This creates a garden that is lively year-round, with always something to see, whether it concerns the wintergreen foliage or the bloom of other plants. Do not forget to choose plants that complement each other well in terms of growing conditions, such as light requirements and soil moisture. This way, you can create a healthy and aesthetically pleasing border that has appeal all year round.
Why choose an evergreen border plant?
There are several reasons why you might choose evergreen border plants for your garden. First of all, they offer visual appeal all year round because they do not lose their leaves, even in winter. This ensures that your garden never looks bare, regardless of the season. Moreover, evergreen plants are ideal for creating a low-maintenance garden. Because they remain intact all year round, you do not have to worry about replacing plants that lose their leaves or wilt during the winter months. This saves time and effort in your garden maintenance. Furthermore, evergreens help provide a basic structure to your garden. They are excellent for filling empty spaces in borders, especially when seasonal plants are not in bloom. They also offer shelter for various animals and birds, making them a valuable addition to your ecological garden design. Additionally, evergreens can help stabilize the soil and reduce erosion, which is important for maintaining soil quality.Ground Cover Species
There are many types of ground covers suitable for various garden situations, such as sun, shade, evergreen, or fast-growing. Below you will find an overview of popular categories:
Buying Evergreen Border Plants
Buying evergreen border plants can be simple, but it is important to choose the right plants for your garden. When buying evergreens, you must take various factors into account, such as the size of the plant, the light conditions in your garden, and the soil conditions. Make sure you choose plants that are suitable for the specific climatic conditions of your region. When buying evergreens, you can choose ground covers such as Vinca minor or Helxine, shrubs such as Buxus sempervirens, or conifers such as Thuja. If you want to make a sustainable choice, you can also consider buying native evergreens. Native plants are better adapted to your local climate and can promote biodiversity in your garden. By choosing a mix of evergreen plants that are both functional and aesthetic, you can create a garden that offers color and structure all year round. Don't forget to carefully read the plant care instructions to ensure you can care for them optimally and maintain their beauty throughout the year.
