Alpine Garden

Alice it looks smashing, I love alpines, there are so many to choose from and you have a very good selection, I always think they look so neat and tidy...

Very very nice, Alice.

That was a good decision,Lou..and it looks grand..were these all plants that you had,or new ones ? they look so well established,as though they have been there for years..Its lovely.:o)

Thanks. They were planted last year Sandra :-))

Great decision, Alice! All the plants are looking great. Happy "allotmenteering" this year. :-)

That looks great Lou plenty of colour. what is that lovely pink flower called please, i've seen it a lot recently.

Lovely planting and you have some gorgeous Alpines.

looking great Alice, i love alpines to so much colour :o))

Thank you ladies.......and thank you David...everything's ok up to now.....planting starts in the polytunnel tomorrow :-))
Tulsa......the pink flower?....its one of the shrubby phlox....glad you like it! :-))

You made a perfect choice for your front garden, Alice. It has grown and matured so quickly too.

Thanks Lou it makes a good show very pretty :o))

Lovely colours - never thought of planting Alpines, might try some for edging of a border - are they hardy?

Yes indeed Annelise....you might find the odd one is a bit tender....but in the main, they come from very cold, rocky areas and are hardy....

Alice ~ your alpine bed is coming along nicely :o)

Thank you TT.....it will be while before it is as colourful as yours:-))

What type of soil do you have in your alpine bed ?
acidic ?

Only slightly TT....we have reasonable clay soil up here. When I set the bed up I added some bags of top soil to lighten it up a bit..One area by the front door was VERY heavy so I forked in lots of grit.....

The area is looking lovely...
Good idea to improve the drainage :o)

Looking good Lou...;)