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Primula Kewensis One of the Worlds Top Ten

By on March 31, 2012 in Alpine Garden, Primulas

There are many great Primula, Kewensis is just one worth trying

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Dionysia Background to the Plants

By on March 14, 2012 in Alpine Garden

In the background named after a Greek God, Dionysia are small cushion plants

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Growing Ranunculus Calandrinioides

By on November 3, 2011 in Alpine Garden

There are as many varieties of Ranunculus as there are buttercups in a meadow. Not surprising as a buttercup is a Ranunculus family member as is this Ranunculus calandrinioides. What is Ranunculus Calandrinioides This perennial plant is happy grown in containers or an alpine house. Growing 8 inches tall and 6 inches wide. In suitable [...]

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Dwarf Rockery Conifers

By on July 23, 2011 in Alpine Garden, Shrubs and Trees

Not everyone wants a Leylandii hedge, in fact few gardeners want Leylandii at all. Fortunately there are other conifers and shrubs to suit most people. I have just introduced some new dwarf conifers into my rockery with a range of alpines. Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Aurea’ AGM This is sold as being ideal for small gardens [...]

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Growing Habranthus Rain Lily Bulbs

By on May 1, 2011 in Alpine Garden, Flowers and Plants

Habranthus is a genus in the Amaryllidaceae family with species from the Americas. They have narrow, linear or strap-shaped leaves and evocative flowers that are very similar to Zephyranthes, they are both called rain lilies. Grow in pots or in a rockery for best effect

This variety of Habranthus is flowering in late Summer (sept) and offers a delicate touch to colour with minimum fuss. Habranthus bulbs are quite hardy in the UK.

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Dry Stone Wall Planting

By on April 20, 2011 in Alpine Garden

Crevice gardens are all the rage at the moment. The careful alignment of rocks can create some interesting locations for alpine and rockery plants. They are also very good for helping wild life to thrive. See pictures of the Alpine Garden society rock supplier. Other crevices can arise naturally or be created in the environment. [...]

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Succulent Rosette Rock Plants

By on April 11, 2011 in Alpine Garden, Flowers and Plants

Echeveria can drive you up the wall. High on a rock face these plants cling to the rock with little support from their roots. On Maderia the ground was former volcanic rock and seemed porous. Echeveria are drought-resistant, although they do better with deep watering. Most will tolerate shade and some frost, although hybrid species [...]

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Flower Photo of Scilla

By on March 18, 2011 in Alpine Garden

A variety of Scilla Scilla is a genus of about 50 bulb-forming perennial herbs in the hyacinth family native to woodlands, subalpine meadows, and seashores throughout Europe and Asia. Their flowers are usually blue, but white, pink, and purple types are known; most flower in early spring, but a few are autumn-flowering. If you want [...]

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Narcissus Bulbocodium var. Nivalis

By on February 28, 2011 in Alpine Garden

Narcissus Bulbocodium var. Nivalis. Comes from Portugal, where often found in damp peaty soil. Also does well grown here in pots. Can also be naturalised in grass. Related Early Narcissus in pots

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Iris Aucheri

By on February 26, 2011 in Alpine Garden

This is labelled as Iris Cyclogossa, but, I believe it is actually Iris Aucheri. – a dwarf form of the Juno Iris. See: Growing Iris Aucheri

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