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Top 5 Garden Border Fillers

Top 5 Garden Border Fillers

Top 5 Garden Border Fillers for Every Outdoor Space

Are you struggling to find the perfect plants to fill those awkward gaps in your planting borders? Look no further!

We’ve compiled a list of our top five planting border fillers that not only add beauty and texture to your garden, but also make excellent ground cover. From the vibrant blooms of New Zealand Satin Flower to the lush greenery of Lily-turf, these plants are sure to enhance your garden’s aesthetic.

1. Libertia grandiflora – New Zealand Satin Flower:

New Zealand Satin Flower, or Libertia grandiflora, is a stunning evergreen perennial with sword-shaped leaves and delicate white flowers that bloom in Spring. It’s a great filler for borders and also works well as ground cover. It’s hardy in the UK and prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

2. Liriope muscari – Lily-turf:

Lily-turf, or Liriope muscari is a versatile evergreen perennial with grass-like foliage and spikes of purple or white flowers that bloom in late summer. It’s an excellent filler for borders and also makes a great ground cover. It’s hardy in the UK and prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade.

3. Alchemilla mollis – Lady’s Mantle:

Lady’s Mantle, or Alchemilla mollis, is a charming perennial with scalloped, velvety leaves and frothy clusters of yellow-green flowers that bloom in summer. It’s a wonderful filler for borders and also works well as ground cover. It’s hardy in the UK and prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

4. Pachysandra terminalis – Green Carpet:

Green Carpet, or Pachysandra terminalis is a low-growing evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and tiny white flowers that bloom in spring. It’s an excellent filler for borders and also makes a great ground cover. It’s hardy in the UK and prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade.

5. Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae – Wood Spurge:

Wood Spurge, or Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, is a robust evergreen perennial with leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of lime-green flowers that bloom in spring. It’s a fantastic filler for borders and also works well as ground cover. It’s hardy in the UK and prefers well-drained soil in partial to full shade.

Conclusion

These top five planting border fillers are sure to add beauty and texture to your garden while also providing excellent ground cover.

Whether you’re looking for vibrant blooms, lush greenery, or delicate foliage, there’s a filler plant on this list that’s perfect for your garden design. So go ahead and fill those gaps in your planting borders with these stunning plants!

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