Perennial flowers for rock gardens: photos

How to Design a Rock Garden: Tips from Landscape Design Professionals

Not every plant is suitable to show off on alpine slideCareful selection is essential. Otherwise, the rock garden's days are numbered – some plants can't thrive next to each other, and after a while they will simply wither and stop blooming forever.

To prevent this from happening, you need to follow a few simple rules for choosing perennial flowers for rock gardens (photos with names):

1. Low-growing plants are perfect for a picturesque rock garden. For example, daisies or cinquefoil.

2. Priority to coniferous species.

They will become a true garden decoration both in winter and summer. For example, juniper or dwarf pine can be used.

3. When choosing plants for an alpine slide It is necessary to take into account the climate characteristics where they will grow.

4. It's equally important to consider the plant's location relative to sunlight. If one variety absolutely cannot tolerate bright light, it should either be planted in the shade or avoided altogether if the garden plot receives almost 24-hour sun.

5. If you choose coniferous trees, choose several varieties with different colors, such as purple and white. These will make your rock garden even more picturesque and incredibly unique.

6. Medicinal plants will be a great addition to your rock garden.

Top 3 Plants

Below are the top most common perennial flowers for planting in rock gardens (photos with names).

Carnation

The inflorescence diameter varies up to 3 cm. Colors include red, purple, and pink. Lilac and blue varieties are also available. Double carnations have slender stems and bell-shaped inflorescences.

Aubrieta

Aubrieta is a very popular plant among many others. After flowering, aubrieta definitely needs pruning. Otherwise, it will look very untidy and spoil the overall appearance of the alpine garden.

Begonia

The plant has green or purple leaves. It should be brought indoors for the winter, as it may die outdoors at this time of year. The plant has no petals.