The Scree Garden showcases a large collection of alpines typically found growing naturally on stony, mountainous slopes. The free draining, nutrient poor soil in this area of the garden provides the perfect conditions for alpine plants to thrive.
I didn’t take many photos in this area, it’s probably at its best during spring and early summer.
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This has been a great series, with appetising ideas.
There wasn’t an awful lot to see in this area at this time of year. Spring would be a good time to visit. Saying that it makes my attempt at an alpine garden in a butler sink look pathetic.
I’m sure none of your gardening attempts is pathetic!
Erm… well it’s probably as well that you can’t see ALL the garden. Definitely room for improvement in a couple of areas.
Your privilege to show the best bits.
Succulents are so easy care. Great for balcony plants
Yes, they would do well on your balcony. No need to take them indoors in winter.
Nothing needs to go in during winter over here Jude. Just had one of the hottest and driest winter on record. Best part of succulents, they don’t need much water…
I am looking forward to experimenting with alpine in my back garden
A nice sunny, well-drained spot. I need to peruse your photos once the weather turns. Meanwhile I hope you have bought some bulbs for the spring to put in containers for now.
I have indeed purchased some bulbs, they’re going in the front. The back awaits your guiding eye and advice 🙂
Nice to see such a selection of succulents, Jude.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Yes. They have a lot! I wasn’t tempted to add to my collection.
It must be inspiration for your own scree/gravel garden area Jude – I loved the grasses and the verbena intersted me. Luckily my succulent area is much smaller – most are hardy and only a few become winter house plants
The low growing verbena is rather lovely. I could possibly find room for that.
Lovely! xx
If only I had their team of gardeners!
Surely that can be arranged! xx
That pineapple lily is an interesting plant.
Eucomis – from South Africa so I would think you could grow them, love full-sun. Avoid shade at all costs, even from other neighbouring plants. Water-in after planting and keep well hydrated when in growth.
I always loved seeing Beth’s collection of succulents in pots and would have loved to do something on a smaller scale. Sadly, I’m not so good at keeping them alive!
I like succulents too, but it’s a faff having to bring them indoors over winter. My problem is too much rain rather than cold.
Rain could be a problem in winter here too – unlike the rest of the year!