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Carex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden Strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'** – An evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves and striking lavender-colored flowers. This plant is ideal for...
View full detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
**Waldsteinia ternata – The ideal ground cover!** This vigorous, low-growing plant quickly covers the ground with a fresh green layer and blooms i...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Atropurpurea' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
**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 detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
**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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 detailsVinca major - Periwinkle - Ground cover - 6x - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
**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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsCotoneaster dammeri 'Major' - Dwarf medlar - ↕25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Major'is a strong, hardy ground cover that quickly covers the ground. In spring, it blooms with small white flowers, followed ...
View full detailsBuxus Sempervirens hedge - 1 meter - ↕20 cm - Ø12cm - 6x
The Buxus Sempervirens is a timeless and versatile hedge plant known for its sleek and formal appearance. With its glossy green leaves and co...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Irish Green' - ↨30cm - Ø14 - 3x
Carex Irish Green is a hardy and robust evergreen ornamental grass that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or as a solitary plant. The possibili...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - ↨30cm - Ø14 - 3x
The ‘Carex Ice Dance’, also known as Sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass. This means that the plant retains its leaves in winter. This is the r...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Ø14cm - ↕30cm
The ‘Carex Ice Dance’, also known as Sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass. This means that the plant retains its leaves in winter. This is the r...
View full detailsCarex Morrowii Ice Dance - Ø19cm - ↕45cm
Appearance of the plant Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is an ornamental grass with fresh green leaves and striking cream-colored edges. The leaves ar...
View full detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsSoft 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 - 60x
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 detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 - 24x
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 detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 - 12x
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 - 60x
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 detailsTeucrium lucidrys - Gamander - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsArmeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...
View full detailsArmeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...
View full detailsArmeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 - 60x
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 - 60x
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 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 detailsAsarum europaeum - Mansoor - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 - 24x
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 detailsAsarum europaeum - Mansoor - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 - 12x
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 detailsAsarum europaeum - Mansoor - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 - 6x
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 detailsArmeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...
View full detailsSpring rose - Helleborus orientalis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Helleborus orientalis, also known as Lenten Rose, is an evergreen perennial with glossy dark green foliage and large, often strikingly colored flow...
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.
