An infographic that details twenty great plants that I have found work well when planted on a green roof.
The Green Roof
These posts detail the development of the green-roof which I built on top of my garden workshop in 2009. This special part of my garden has provided unique environment and growing conditions. The plants that have flourished here have together formed a remarkable alpine community beloved by bees and birds alike. For an introductory overview start with these pages:
Related Links: The Green Roof Introduction | The Green Roof Construction | The Workshop Construction
Dianthus Deltoides ‘Flashing Light’
This wonderful perennial is a British Native, naturally charming and easy-going. Info and cultivation tips.(Photos from my garden)
Plant communities on my green roof
The green roof is ten years old, and the planting has matured into a fascinating naturalistic plant community. Any garden, as it matures, contains … read more
Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
throughout the year
Myrtle spurge Some plants have the ability to just keep giving throughout the season with never a dull moment. The Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) … read more
Four Artemisia varieties for Silver planting schemes
Artemisia abrotanum (top-left) Artemisia alba ‘Canescens’ (top-right) Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ (bottom-left) Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’ (bottom-right) The Wormwood family (Artemisia species) include some very … read more
Fairy Gardens Growing on My Green Roof
Alpine plants weave togethercreating miniature landscapes fit for fairy-folk Mid May This series of photos was taken at dusk between May and July 2019, … read more
PasqueFlowers Looking Stunning this Easter
Pulsatilla vulgarisFlowering profusely on my green-roof at Easter this year The Pasqueflower — Latin name Pulsatilla vulgaris — is a rare wild flower of … read more
Green Roof – early spring 2017
The vivid lime-green of Euphorbia myrsinites and violet grape hyacinth are creating a striking patch of colour on the green roof right now. The Euphorbia … read more
Pasqueflowers re-bloom in August
Pasqueflower, Easter flower or Meadow Anemone (Pulsatilla vulgaris), is one of my favourite plants. Almost every stage of its flowering is interesting: The large … read more
Refurbishing the Green Roof planting
Part-way through renovation Tackling a weed-infested mess As explained in a previous post the Green Roof had become an unmanageable mess of weeds and … read more