Do not include heaths, heathers and conifers.

Do not include heaths, heathers and conifers.{: .notice–warning}

**State what is meant by:

  • true alpines
  • rock garden plants.**

ALPINE PLANT Although the term ‘alpine and rock garden plant’ is often used to include low-growing rock garden plants that may be grown successfully at relatively low altitudes, strictly speaking, alpine plants are those that originate at high altitudes above the tree line

ROCK GARDEN

ROCK GARDEN PLANT A true alpine plant or not, displaying an abundance of attractive, brightly coloured flowers, and their diminutive form and compact habit make them particularly suitable for growing in a relatively small space.

Select rock garden plants or true alpines for spring and summer display examples could include: Spring: Pulsatilla vulgaris, Sedum acre

[Crocus vernus]

MISSING EXAMPLES GIVE_EXAMPLES [3] : non-alpine-rock-garden-plant-spring-interest

[Select rock garden plants or true alpines for spring and summer display examples could include:] Summer: Leontopodium alpinum, Helianthemum nummularium

MISSING EXAMPLES GIVE_EXAMPLES [3] : alpine-plant-summer-interest

MISSING EXAMPLES GIVE_EXAMPLES [3] : non-alpine-rock-garden-plant-summer-interest

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