Chumasande MatiwaneRock gardens are a wonderful way to add visual interest to your yard without creating too much work. A well-planned rock garden enhances your garden and attracts a plethora of wildlife.
The beauty of a well-planned rock garden lies in the harmonious relationship between the rocks and the plants; they complement each other naturally, creating a stunning visual contrast. When selecting plants for your rock garden, be sure to choose those that thrive in the specific conditions you have established.
Yellow alyssum
Alyssum plants are ideal for a low-growing, spreading flower display. They thrive in rock gardens, producing clusters of small yellow flowers that will enhance your garden. Plant them in an area where they can receive at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day. The soil in your rock garden doesn’t need to meet specific requirements, as long as it is well-draining.
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Blue rug juniper
This variety of the juniper plant is the lowest-growing of the juniper. Its evergreen leaves will add beauty to your rock garden all year. The blue rug juniper plant is centred and uniform, meaning it’s easy to predict where it will end up around your rocks. Unlike other juniper plants, this variety is drought-resistant as it appreciates rocky soils, working wonderfully with the aesthetic you’re trying.
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Creeping thyme
The aromatic edible herb, creeping thyme is an ideal ground cover that fills the spaces between your rocks beautifully. It cascades over the rocks and low-lying stones in your rock garden. Additionally, it is low-maintenance and prefers well-drained soil.
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Columbine
Columbine flowers will add the necessary colour to your garden, adding to the visual appeal you’ve already created. The flowers will attract hummingbirds, bringing more wildlife to your garden. Once established, your columbine flowers are drought-tolerant, making them extremely suitable rock garden plants.
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To keep your rock garden whimsical, add more flowering native plants to flower with bountiful blooms and lush leaves.
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