Dwarf varieties – Mix of low-growing perennials for borders and rock gardens

Our Dwarf varieties (perennial mixture) is a carefully curated collection of 20 low-growing perennials, ideal for borders, rock gardens, ground cover, and sunny spots. This mix includes Aurinia saxatilis, Dianthus deltoides, Alyssum montanum, Nepeta, dwarf Erysimum cheri, dwarf Coreopsis, Cerastium, Aubrieta, Campanula carpatica, Iberis sempervirens, and Viola cornuta, creating a colorful and textured carpet of flowers and foliage.

This perennial mixture is perfect for gardeners who appreciate a long flowering period, low maintenance, and compact growth.

Composition and characteristics

The mix consists of low-growing perennials that together offer a varied color palette and diverse leaf textures. Some characteristics of the varieties:

• Aurinia saxatilis – yellow flowers, ideal for rock gardens

• Dianthus deltoides – pink flowers, fragrant and compact

• Alyssum montanum – golden-yellow, ground-covering flowers

• Nepeta – blue to purple, aromatic foliage

• Dwarf Erysimum cheri & Dwarf Coreopsis – compact, colorful flowers

• Cerastium & Aubrieta – hardy, ideal for rocky areas

• Campanula carpatica – bell-shaped blue flowers

• Iberis sempervirens – white flowering ground cover

• Viola cornuta – colorful and long-lasting flowering

The combination of these low-growing perennials creates a lush, long-flowering border and provides a continuous play of colour from early spring to late summer.

Cultivation and sowing

For optimal results, the following cultivation advice applies:

• Sowing quantity: 125 grams per 100 m²

• Sowing method: Directly in the open ground or under glass for an early start

• Location: Sunny to lightly shaded, depending on the species

• Soil: Well-drained and fertile; some species (such as Aurinia and Alyssum) prefer chalky soil

• Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods; once established most varieties are drought tolerant

• Maintenance: Low maintenance; dead flowers can be removed to prolong blooming.

Planting these low-growing species together creates a compact and uniform carpet, ideal for rock gardens, bulb mixtures and natural borders.

Benefits of the Dwarf varieties mixture

• 20 varieties of perennials for a rich color palette and varying textures

• Low-growing and compact, suitable for borders and rock gardens.

• Long lasting flowering from early spring to late summer

• Ground covering, prevents unwanted weed growth

• Hardy and easy to maintain, ideal for sustainable garden designs

• Versatile in use: rock gardens, borders, patios, facade edges or pots

Applications in the garden

• Borders and flower beds: Creates a vibrant, colorful carpet

• Rock gardens and raised beds: Compact growth and winter hardiness

• Ground cover: Prevents weed growth and covers bare spots

• Pots and containers: Small varieties can be planted together in pots for a colorful arrangement

• Combinations: Perfect for combining with other perennials and annual bloomers for continuous flowering.