Rockery Plants
Overview:
Rockery plants are those which are happy in dry areas, and are often described as Alpines or Alpine plants.
This does not mean that any non-alpine plants should not be used in a rockery.
Any slow or low growing plant that it is suited to dry conditions will often perform as well as true alpines.
The lists below shows some of the more common subjects suited to growing in a rock garden (Rockery)
It must be pointed out that the genus listed, are subject to the growing habits of particular variety / varieties within the genus.
Check details in the catalogues, on the seed packets, or plant labels prior to purchase for suitability.
Varieties requiring full sun:
Varieties requiring semi-shade:
Title |
Title |
Title Number |
Title |
Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ajuga |
Anemone |
Aquilegia |
Arabis |
Azalea |
Berberis |
Cotoneaster |
Cyclamen |
Geranium |
Geum |
Lychnis |
Mimulus |
Oxalis |
Phlox |
Pleione |
Primula |
Saxifraga |
Silene |
Viola |
Violet |