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Rock plants

Bring the atmosphere of the mountains to your own garden with our colorful rock plants. A rock plant is the ideal choice for rock gardens, dry stone walls, or narrow gaps between tiles. These strong, low-growing rock plants often bloom profusely and require hardly any maintenance. Discover the versatile range at Planten247 and create a robust accent.

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Sagina Subulata - Priemvetmuur - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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**Sagina subulata**, also known as pearlwort or Irish moss, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green, moss-like leaves. This plant...

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Leptinella Squalida - Copper Button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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The **Leptinella squalida** is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is ideal as a ground cover. With its fine, pinnate leaves, it forms a dense, lus...

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Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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The **Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'** is a low-growing ground cover (10-15 cm) that produces graceful white-pink flowers in May and June. This ...

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Sedum mat - Consists of 10 varieties - x12 - Length 50 Width 30

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"Sedum Mat This Sedum mat is the perfect solution for a green touch in your garden or on your roof. With no fewer than 10 different types of Sedum...

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Sedum mat - Consists of 10 varieties - x4 - Length 50 Width 30

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"Sedum Mat Discover the versatility of our Sedum mat, composed of no less than 10 varieties of beautiful Sedum. This mat is ideal for use in borde...

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Alpine Mix - Various Colors - ↕17cm - Ø14cm - 8x

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"Ground Cover Rock Plant Mix This unique ground cover is perfect for any garden. The Rock Plant Mix adds a vibrant look to your border, while also...

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Sedum mat - Consists of 10 varieties - x8 - Length 50 Width 30

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"Sedum Mat Discover our beautiful Sedum mat, composed of no less than 10 different types of Sedum. This versatile mat is perfect for use in a bord...

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Sedum mat - Consists of 10 varieties - x2 - Length 50 Width 30

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"Sedum Mat This Sedum mat is the perfect solution for a green touch in your garden or on your roof. With no fewer than 10 different types of Sedum...

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Thymus vulgaris - Common Thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Thymus vulgaris, also known as common thyme, is a compact, evergreen herbaceous plant with aromatic green foliage and small lilac to purple flowers...

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Thymus vulgaris - Common Thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Thymus vulgaris, also known as common thyme, is a compact, evergreen herbaceous plant with aromatic green foliage and small lilac to purple flowers...

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Thymus vulgaris - Common Thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Thymus vulgaris, also known as common thyme, is a compact, evergreen herbaceous plant with aromatic green foliage and small lilac to purple flowers...

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Thymus vulgaris - Common Thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Thymus vulgaris, also known as common thyme, is a compact, evergreen herbaceous plant with aromatic green foliage and small lilac to purple flowers...

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Thymus vulgaris - Real Thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Thymus vulgaris, also known as common thyme, is a compact, evergreen herbaceous plant with aromatic green foliage and small lilac to purple flowers...

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Sedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...

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Sedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk' - Ganzerik - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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**Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with small, glossy green leaves that turn a beautiful red tint in autumn. This ...

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Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk' - Ganzerik - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Sagina Subulata - Priemvetmuur - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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**Sagina subulata**, also known as pearlwort or Irish moss, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green, moss-like leaves. This plant...

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Sagina Subulata - Priemvetmuur - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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**Sagina subulata**, also known as pearlwort or Irish moss, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green, moss-like leaves. This plant...

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Sedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Sedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Sagina Subulata - Priemvetmuur - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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**Sagina subulata**, also known as pearlwort or Irish moss, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green, moss-like leaves. This plant...

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Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk' - Ganzerik - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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**Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with small, glossy green leaves that turn a beautiful red tint in autumn. This ...

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Sedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...

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Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk' - Ganzerik - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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**Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with small, glossy green leaves that turn a beautiful red tint in autumn. This ...

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Sagina Subulata - Priemvetmuur - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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**Sagina subulata**, also known as pearlwort or Irish moss, is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green, moss-like leaves. This plant...

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Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk' - Ganzerik - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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**Potentilla tridentata 'Nuuk'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with small, glossy green leaves that turn a beautiful red tint in autumn. This ...

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Leptinella Squalida - Copper Button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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The **Leptinella squalida** is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is ideal as a ground cover. With its fine, pinnate leaves, it forms a dense, lus...

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Isotoma Fluviatilis 'Alba' - Blue Ground Creeper - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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**Isotoma fluviatilis 'Alba'** is a beautiful ground cover with delicate white flowers. This hardy plant grows quickly and forms a dense mat of fre...

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Isotoma Fluviatilis - Blue Ground Creeper - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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*Isotoma fluviatilis*, also known as blue star-of-Bethlehem, is a low-growing ground cover that reaches a height of only 3-5 cm. This beautiful pla...

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The **Leptinella squalida** is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is ideal as a ground cover. With its fine, pinnate leaves, it forms a dense, lus...

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Isotoma Fluviatilis 'Alba' - Blue Creeper - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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**Isotoma fluviatilis 'Alba'** is a beautiful ground cover with delicate white flowers. This hardy plant grows quickly and forms a dense mat of fre...

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Isotoma Fluviatilis - Blue Ground Creeper - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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*Isotoma fluviatilis*, also known as blue star-of-Bethlehem, is a low-growing ground cover that reaches a height of only 3-5 cm. This beautiful pla...

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Isotoma Fluviatilis 'Alba' - Blue Ground Creeper - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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**Isotoma fluviatilis 'Alba'** is a beautiful ground cover with delicate white flowers. This hardy plant grows quickly and forms a dense mat of fre...

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Isotoma Fluviatilis - Blue Ground Creeper - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x - 12x

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*Isotoma fluviatilis*, also known as blue star-of-Bethlehem, is a low-growing ground cover that reaches a height of only 3-5 cm. This beautiful pla...

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Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...

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Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...

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Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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**Geranium cantabrigiense 'Cambridge'** is a low-growing, low-maintenance perennial with fresh green, aromatic foliage and beautiful pink flowers i...

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Armeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...

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What are the best-known and most popular rock plants?

When we look at the most popular rock plants, we often see species that excel in color and form. The well-known Aubrieta forms a spectacular purple or blue carpet over stones and walls in the spring. The various species of Sedum are also hugely popular rock plants due to their decorative fleshy leaves and extreme resilience. In addition, the Campanula is a classic that weaves beautifully through rock crevices with its fragile blue flowers. These rock plants are so popular because, with their compact growth habit and vibrant bloom, they immediately add character to the stonier parts of the garden.

The benefits of rock plants?

The greatest benefit of rock plants is their enormous resilience. These plants are naturally accustomed to harsh conditions, such as intense sun and little water. A rock plant therefore has very modest water requirements and can easily take a beating. In addition, many rock plants are evergreen, ensuring your rock garden or border maintains a neat, green appearance even in winter. Because they stay low to the ground and often form dense cushions, they also work excellently as natural weed suppressors. For those who love a garden that requires little time but offers plenty of color, these hardy plants are the perfect solution.

What to look for when buying rock plants?

When selecting new rock plants, it is important to consider the location. Pay specific attention to the following points:

  • Light requirements: Most species require a spot in full sun, but there are also rock plants that thrive in partial shade.
  • Water drainage: A rock plant hates 'wet feet'. Ensure a very well-draining, gravelly soil.
  • Growth form: Some species form compact cushions, while others tend to hang or creep.
  • Flowering period: By combining different rock plants, you can enjoy color from early spring until deep into summer.

    • What types of rock plants are there?

    There is a wide variety of rock plants, roughly divided into flowering cushion plants and succulents. Cushion plants, such as Soapwort or Candytuft (Iberis), form dense mats that become completely covered with flowers. On the other hand, you have succulent-like rock plants, such as Houseleek (Sempervivum), which stand out primarily for their beautiful geometric rosettes. Dwarf varieties of perennials and small ornamental grasses can also serve excellently as rock plants. For every style, from a sleek modern patio garden with planters to a wilder, natural rock garden, a suitable species can be found that softens the stony elements.

    How and where do I place my rock plants?

    The ideal spot for a rock plant is a sun-drenched elevation, a rock garden, or in the crevices of a dry stone wall. Good drainage is essential when planting; mix the garden soil with plenty of coarse sand or gravel. Dig a hole just large enough for the root ball and press the rock plant firmly between the stones. Do you have a slope? Then position the plants so that excess rainwater drains away easily. You can also perfectly place rock plants in pots or troughs on the terrace, as long as there are holes in the bottom of the pot for drainage. Finishing with a layer of split or gravel around the plant prevents the lower leaves from rotting.

    How do I care for my rock plants?

    The care of rock plants is minimal. After flowering, you can lightly prune many varieties to maintain the compact shape and encourage a possible second bloom. Only water during extremely dry periods; a rock plant is a champion at surviving with little moisture. Fertilizing is only necessary very moderately; too much nutrition often results in weak growth and fewer flowers. In spring, it is sufficient to sprinkle some organic fertilizer around the rock plants. Occasionally remove windblown leaves or weeds from between the cushions to keep the plants airy and healthy. This way, you will enjoy these hardy mountain dwellers for years to come.

    Buy rock plants

    Do you want to enrich your garden with colorful accents that can take a beating? Buying rock plants at Planten247 means choosing quality and variety. Our assortment contains the strongest species that immediately give your rock garden or border a mature look. Every rock plant is carefully packaged and delivered quickly, so you can get started right away with beautifying your outdoor space. Whether you are creating a complete rock garden or just want to fill a few colorful gaps, you will find the ideal rock plants for every project with us. View our collection and be surprised by the versatility of these little powerhouses!

    Frequently asked questions about rock plants

    Can rock plants also be planted in a regular border?

    Yes, absolutely! A rock plant does excellently at the edge of a border, provided the soil there is not too heavy and wet. They form beautiful, natural edges along paths and ensure a smooth transition from paving to planting.

    Are all rock plants winter hardy?

    Most rock plants that we offer are very winter hardy. Because they come from mountainous regions, they are accustomed to the cold. However, winter wetness is often a bigger problem than the frost itself. Good drainage is therefore the best protection for your rock plant during the winter months.

    How fast do rock plants grow?

    The growth rate varies by species. Some rock plants, such as Aubrieta, can form substantial cushions in a few seasons. Other species, such as Houseleek, grow more slowly and propagate by producing small 'offspring' around the mother plant. With these plants, patience is always rewarded with dense growth.

    Do rock plants need special soil?

    A rock plant loves poor, well-draining soil. Preferably use special rock garden soil or mix your own potting soil with plenty of coarse sand, gravel, or perlite. This mimics the plant's natural, stony habitat and prevents root rot.

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