Foliage and non-flowering borders and edging refer to plants chosen primarily for their foliage characteristics rather than their flowers. They often have vibrant or variegated leaves, interesting textures, or unique shapes that add visual appeal to garden borders and edges. Unlike traditional border plants that rely on colourful blooms, foliage-focused plants provide year-round interest, even when not in flower. Foliage and non-flowering borders and edging are particularly useful in Melbourne and Victorian gardens to provide structure and definition to garden beds, and usually require minimal maintenance. To keep it simple, we’re include here only plants that reach a height of roughly 50cm or 1.5 feet. Larger plants for a layered garden bed can be found in the Cottage Perennials & Annuals and Shrubs categories.