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Cerastium cerastoides (mountain chickweed) - delicate white flowers on low-growing hairy plantCaryophyllaceae

Mountain chickweed: complete guide

Cerastium cerastoides

Alpine gem for rock gardens. Discover this delicate white flowering alpine plant for stone troughs and raised beds.

12 min
Bright yellow flowers of Eriophyllum lanatum with woolly foliageAsteraceae

Common Woolly Sunflower: complete guide

Eriophyllum lanatum

Discover the stunning Common Woolly Sunflower, a robust golden wildflower from North America. Learn to grow, care for, and combine with other plants.

12 min
Dwarf Spindle Euonymus nanus with fine lanceolate leaves in bright greenCelastraceae

Dwarf Spindle (Euonymus nanus): complete guide

Euonymus nanus

Euonymus nanus is a compact dwarf shrub with fine foliage, ideal for borders and rock gardens. Winter hardy with striking golden autumn color and minimal maintenance needs.

12 min
Aleppo Spurge with fine blue-gray foliage and yellow flower clustersEuphorbiaceae

Aleppo Spurge (Euphorbia aleppica): complete guide

Euphorbia aleppica

A striking Mediterranean species with fine blue-gray needle-like foliage and yellow flowers blooming June-September. Extremely drought-tolerant and heat-loving.

12 min
Gnaphalium supinum plant with woolly silver-grey foliage in alpine settingAsteraceae

Gnaphalium supinum: complete guide

Gnaphalium supinum

Discover Dwarf Cudweed, a compact alpine plant with woolly leaves. Perfect groundcover for sunny gardens with excellent drainage and minimal water needs.

12 min
Helianthemum oelandicum hoary rock-rose with yellow flowersCistaceae

Helianthemum oelandicum: complete guide

Helianthemum oelandicum

Everything about Helianthemum oelandicum (hoary rock-rose): hardy shrub with delicate flowers. Growing tips, care and garden design ideas.

12 min
Hypericum richeri mountain bloomsHypericaceae

Hypericum richeri: complete guide

Hypericum richeri Vill.

Meet alpine St John's-wort, a robust mountain plant with golden summer flowers. Ideal for alpine gardens and rock gardens.

12 min
Spring sandwort with tiny white flowers in alpine rock garden landscapeCaryophyllaceae

Minuartia verna: complete guide

Minuartia verna

Discover spring sandwort, an alpine dwarf plant with delicate white flowers. Ideal for rock gardens, zinc-rich soil and shady growing spots with excellent drainage.

12 min
Potentilla flabellifolia with yellow flowers and characteristic fan-shaped leavesRosaceae

Potentilla flabellifolia: complete guide

Potentilla flabellifolia

Fan-leaved Cinquefoil is an alpine mountain flower with delicate yellow blooms and characteristic fan-shaped foliage. Perfect for rock gardens and rocky locations.

12 min
Pure white flowers of Snow CinquefoilRosaceae

Snow Cinquefoil: complete guide

Potentilla nivea

Discover the delicate Snow Cinquefoil, an alpine gem for rock gardens. Learn how to grow this hardy, low-growing plant successfully.

12 min
Potentilla pyrenaica with yellow flowers in rocky mountain settingRosaceae

Potentilla pyrenaica: complete guide

Potentilla pyrenaica

Pyrenean cinquefoil: an alpine plant with golden yellow flowers. Care, growth and ideal conditions for this mountain flora jewel.

12 min
Stijf zandkruid met witte bloemen op stengelzachte stengelsCaryophyllaceae

Stijf zandkruid: complete gids

Sabulina stricta

Ontdek stijf zandkruid, een elegant alpien plantje voor rotuin of trog. Uitdaging en beloning voor ernstige tuiniers.

12 min
Cretan Tulip with pink and yellow flowers on rocky slopesLiliaceae

Cretan Tulip: complete guide

Tulipa saxatilis

Discover the enchanting Cretan Tulip (Tulipa saxatilis), an alpine bulb with delicate flowers. Learn everything about cultivation, location, and how to enjoy this elegant bloom year after year.

12 min