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      I know its not strictly an alpine, but Corydalis blue dragon is one of my favorites. And in flower now. IMG_20200314_092909.jpg
       
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        Hepatica and two Saxes. 001.JPG

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          Primrose Bee Saxifraga, Armeria maritima "Bevan's variety" & Leucanthemum.


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            Aubretia volunteer. Volunteers always doing better than purposely planted plants! :) :) :)

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              Miniature (very miniature) Rhododendron "Carmen".

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                Physoplexis comosa, Tufted horned Campion or, as I know it, Devil's Claw.

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                  Dianthus "Flashing Light"



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                    I love Flashing Light, @kindredspirit , it's such a striking colour.

                    Do you replenish your dianthus at all? I find mine do brilliantly for the first year, ok for the next two, and then die/disappear completely. I've tried collecting seed but never been successful in propagating any.
                     
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                      I have a few Rockroses in my garden which I often take indoors and put in a small vase also added Buttercups which compliment each other.And if you dont have small vases you can upcycle spice jars.
                       

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                      No. I find that they're a little bit erratic. Diminish in one place (but never die out) and self seed elsewhere. Overall, their population has doubled in the garden in 10 years.
                       
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                        Cheilanthes incisa in a very sharp draining trough.
                         
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                          Your labels are very smart and professional @kindredspirit - how do you do them please?
                           
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                            Hi @CarolineL

                            I buy the blanks from The Essentials Company online and get a local printer to produce the weatherproof labels.
                             
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                              Loving this thread, some amazing plants and gardens, thanks everyone for sharing. I’m in the uk and am hooked on alpines, sempervivum especially at the moment. There’s 2 types specifically I’m looking for at the moment, a winter hardy cacti type, ball shaped or traditional wonky cactus, ideally to go in a trough. The other something for good winter interest- ideally colour. Does anyone have any suggestions and pictures that could help for my next shopping spree? All advice welcomes :)
                               
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