Collection: Alpines

Alpines are small hardy plants native to mountainous regions or harsh polar climates. They are widely cultivated in British gardens for rockeries, containers, and gravel beds.

They are typically smaller, low growing, and compact, forming cushion-like mounds or spreading carpet.

Yes, alpines are great for long-term jevity as they are fully hardy and survive the cold exposed to them during the British winters. Part of the perennial family they will grow back and bloom year after year.

You may find that during the colder seasons some alpines will die back to ground level in winter and re-emerge in the spring. However, evergreen varieties such as sedum and succulents, keep their foliage all winter.

Tip: Ensure your alpines are in well drained sil. They can tolerate the colder months but will rot is they sit in wet soggy soil during the winter.

Frankenia thymifolia requires full sun. It's Mediterranean decent makes it tolerable to the UK's latest heatwaves. This highly drought-tolerant plant will keep your flowerbeds looking picture-perfect with their rose-pink or rose-purple flowering in full bloom between April to August. 

Fully hardy plants can endure below zero temperatures down to at least -10°C without needing winter protection.