A rock garden, and especially the plants for it, are considered undemanding. But this is not quite the case, because these plants also need the right environment, or rather a subsurface. Therefore, the location and the soil should be selected very carefully, because otherwise the planting can prove difficult or even impossible.
A sunny location
Before a rock garden can be created, the location should be well chosen. This should be a little sloping so that no waterlogging can occur. There should also be plenty of sun, because the plants for rock gardens love the sun. They prefer sandy subsoil and of course they grow very well between stones. Once the correct location has been selected, the actual mooring can begin. To avoid waterlogging and to ensure a good subsurface, a layer of gravel should be applied. The soil should also be loose, otherwise a layer of sand can be applied beforehand and then the layer of gravel. Then lay out the stones with the flat side down. There must also be enough space between the stones for the plants and flowers so that they can be planted well in the ground.
Erratic boulders are particularly suitable for rock gardens
Boulders made from different types of rock are particularly suitable for a beautiful rock garden. It is important to ensure that these are of the same type of rock so that it gives a uniform picture afterwards. These stones can then be similar just as they are laid out in the mountains, as if these were laid by nature. With the stones laid out in this way, the right flowers and plants for the rock garden can be selected. The flowering time and the color combination as well as the care requirements of the individual plants should be taken into account. Mountain plants such as the gentian or violet are particularly suitable for such gardens. But the edelweiss also loves it a little rocky, although the demands on the sun always have to be taken into account. One of the most robust plants is the sedum plant, because it can cope with any occurrence. This is why this is also often placed on property borders, because it is even insensitive to road salt.
A splash of color for the whole year
A rock garden not only unfolds its splendor in spring or summer, but rather throughout the year. Herbs such as lavender or thyme can also be planted. Even onions from winter lumps, snowdrops, crocuses or snow pride ensure a colorful flower bed in spring. Over time, isolated plants grow wild and multiply on their own, which in turn gives the rock garden a very individual look.
Solitary plants that can be planted individually are also suitable. These include false cypresses, helmlocks or dwarf firs as well as spherical pines. These plants belong to the woods and give the rock garden a very special look.
Every plant has its requirements
Before you can start planting the rock garden, you must of course make sure that the plants get what they need. Sun rose, carnation or blue pillows are pretty undemanding and just need a lot of sunshine. Otherwise, they do not need any special care to develop their full splendor. If you want to revitalize your rock garden in winter, you should plant dwarf conifers. These plants survive the winter and are therefore particularly good for the cold season. Because a rock garden is good to look at all year round and not just for a few months of the year. When creating a rock garden, the following should be observed:
- Sunny position
- No straight surfaces but a slight gradient of at least 10 ° C
- Loose, sandy soil so that the moisture can run off
- Rock garden plants do not tolerate waterlogging
- Possibly apply a layer of gravel first and then maybe some good soil
- Lay out boulders of one kind loosely
- Leave enough space to then bring in the plants
- Create the rock garden between May and August
- Choose plants according to the seasons so that the rock garden is always lively
- Herbs love it warm and are particularly suitable for the rock garden
- Pay attention to the correct position for the plants so that they have enough sun, for example
A real splendor of flowers all year round
If you do everything right, you will enjoy your rock garden a lot. Most of the work is planting and planting. As many plants become wild and reproduce themselves over time, the appearance of the rock garden changes every year. So there is always something to discover there, without the person having to do anything. Precisely for this reason, these are often laid out in front gardens, since here there is no constant watering or plants have to be cut. Especially when different herbs have been planted, the kitchen can be enriched. The plants can also be used for wall planting so that it does not look so bare. It is always important that these plants have the right subsoil and plenty of sun. Afterwards they are almost perfectly happy, similar to how they are in the mountains. Because exactly from this region
Grasses also beautify
There are also grasses such as bear grass, bluegrass, blue fescue and blue raspberry. Just like the other plants, the grasses should only be planted sporadically. Because in a rock garden, less is more so that the stones still come into their own. This variety of plants and grasses then enchants the entire area. Of course, it also depends on the size of the rock garden, because the stones and plants should also be selected according to this. Above all, whole landscapes can be designed, or simply beautified paths in the garden. Plants that make a special accent on bare spots.
Interesting facts about rock garden flowers and shrubs
A Rock garden actually fits into any environment, because you can't go wrong with plants and stones. On a slope, for example, a rock garden always looks good. Due to the inclined position, flowers and stones come into their own. Actually, you can do all of them Plants in a rock garden put, starting with Perennials above Ground cover up to the classic Cut flowers. Well-known rock garden plants are for example:
- White awning flower,
- Blue wreath gentian
- Shaggy cinquefoil.
- Even Petunias,
- the beautiful Peony
- or dwarf roses ...
... will surely find a nice place in the rock garden. Larger perennials or one bamboo or different Grasses can be planted well at the far end of the rock garden, in front of which the half-height flowers come, like Roses or carnations and in the front area then ground cover, such as the rock flower, find their place.
