Alpines in Varieties – Compact Plants with Big Character

Alpines are a diverse and charming group of small, hardy plants that originate from mountainous regions. Adapted to survive in rocky, often harsh conditions, they bring colour, texture, and character to gardens, especially in rockeries, gravel beds, walls, and containers. With their neat growth habits and long seasons of interest, alpines are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking resilient, low-maintenance plants that pack plenty of visual impact into a small space.

An assorted mix of alpines in varieties provides a delightful blend of colours, flower forms, and foliage textures. From vibrant cushion-forming plants to dainty trailing species, they are perfect for brightening corners, adding detail to paths, or creating miniature landscapes. Their ability to thrive in challenging conditions makes them one of the most versatile groups of garden plants.

General Information

Alpine plants are celebrated for their hardiness, compact growth, and wide range of flower colours. A mixed selection ensures variety and long-lasting displays.

• Habit: Compact, mound-forming or trailing perennials, many of which hug the ground.

• Height & spread: Typically 5–20cm tall, spreading slowly to form neat clumps or mats.

• Foliage: Evergreen or semi-evergreen in many cases; foliage varies from soft and feathery to fleshy or silvery.

• Flowers: A wide range of colours and shapes – starry blooms, bell-shaped flowers, or carpets of dainty colour.

• Flowering season: Mostly spring to early summer, though some varieties flower again later.

• Position: Prefer sunny, open spots where they can bask in light and warmth.

• Soil: Require well-drained soil – thrive in sandy, gritty, or stony conditions. Heavy, wet soil is unsuitable.

• Hardiness: Generally very hardy, adapted to cold winters and hot summers.

• Uses: Perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, troughs, wall crevices, containers, or edging paths.

This variety pack gives a good mix of shapes, colours, and textures, offering gardeners both year-round structure and seasonal splashes of colour.

Care Guide

Alpines are easy to care for if provided with the sharp drainage and sunny conditions they prefer.

Planting

• When to plant: Best in spring or autumn when temperatures are moderate.

• Depth & spacing: Plant at the same depth as in the pot, spacing 15–20cm apart depending on the variety.

• Preparation: Improve soil with grit or sharp sand to ensure excellent drainage. Raised beds, rockeries, and troughs are ideal.

Watering & Feeding

• Water sparingly – alpines dislike sitting in wet soil. Water only when the top layer has dried.

• In containers, allow excess water to drain freely.

• Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser or a specialist alpine feed to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers to keep plants tidy and encourage longer blooming.

• Trim back any untidy growth in late summer or autumn.

• Divide clumps every few years if they become crowded.

• In very wet winters, consider covering with a cloche or fleece to prevent rot.

Protection

• Most alpines are fully hardy and tolerate frost well.

• Protect from waterlogging in winter, as this is their biggest threat.

• Some tender alpine species may benefit from planting in pots that can be moved under cover during extreme cold.

Why Choose Alpines in Varieties?

An alpine mix brings resilience, variety, and beauty to the garden in equal measure.

• Colourful displays: Wide range of flower colours and forms across the mix.

• Compact and versatile: Ideal for small gardens, troughs, or gaps in paving and walls.

• Hardy and low-maintenance: Thrives in poor, dry soils where other plants struggle.

• Seasonal interest: Many flower in spring with evergreen foliage for year-round structure.

• Perfect for design: Create miniature landscapes or bright highlights in rockeries.

The Alpines in Varieties mix is a practical and beautiful way to add charm and colour to your garden. Whether you’re filling gaps in a rockery, designing a gravel bed, or creating an alpine trough for the patio, these hardy plants bring lasting beauty with very little effort.

• Size
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