We're offering you a 10 Potted Hardy Alpine & Rockery Plants for £19.99, saving you up to 50% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £39.99 (correct as of 10.11.2025).

Alpine Varieties

Add Lasting Colour with Hardy Alpine & Rockery Plants

Transform your outdoor space with a curated mix of 10 hardy alpine and rockery perennial plants. These compact gems are selected for their resilience and seasonal display, bringing reliable colour and texture to your garden from late spring through summer.

• Botanical Interest: Alpine perennials are adapted to thrive in rocky, well-drained soils, making them perfect for UK gardens. Their low-growing habit is ideal for filling gaps in rockeries, borders, or containers.
• Growth & Flowering: Expect a variety of flower forms and foliage textures. Blooms typically appear from May to August, providing months of visual interest.
• Planting Locations: These plants excel in sunny or partially shaded spots. Use them in raised beds, gravel gardens, stone troughs, or along paths where their compact size shines.

Growing Guide

• Soil: Prefers free-draining soil; add grit or sand if planting in heavy ground.
• Sunlight: Most alpine varieties thrive best in full sun but will tolerate light shade.
• Caring For Your Plants: Water regularly during dry spells until established. Remove faded flowers to encourage new growth. Minimal pruning required—just trim back dead foliage after winter.
• Hardiness: Suitable for most UK regions (typically hardy to USDA zones 4–8).

Your Surprise Mix

Please note: The exact varieties included may vary depending on seasonal availability. All plants arrive clearly labelled so you can identify each addition to your garden. Images are for illustration only.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create layered rockeries by pairing these alpines with dwarf conifers or creeping thyme.
• Add to gravel gardens alongside sedums and saxifrages for contrasting textures.
• Brighten patio pots by combining with spring bulbs or trailing lobelia.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time to plant is spring or autumn when the soil is moist and temperatures are mild.
• How tall do these alpine plants grow?
  The mature height varies by variety but typically ranges from 10–30cm (4–12 inches).
• What type of soil do they need?
  Alpines prefer free-draining soil—add grit or sand if your soil is heavy or clay-based.