Rock garden (Steingarten)
Alpine character on free-draining ground.
A rock garden recreates a mountain slope: stone outcrops with tough, low plants tucked into the gaps. It thrives on poor, sharp-draining soil and brings structure and texture to dry or sloping ground.
Key features
- ✓Stone outcrops set into free-draining, gritty soil
- ✓Low, drought-tolerant alpines and cushion plants
- ✓Gravel mulch between the rocks
- ✓Ideal for slopes, dry corners and full sun
Colour palette
Stony greys and greens with jewel-like alpine flowers.
Materials
Natural rock, grit and gravel.
Plants that suit this style
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