Looking to buy alpine plants in Suffolk? Woolpit Nurseries, between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, stocks a wide selection of hardy alpine plants — ideal for rockeries, borders, and containers.

All our alpines are grown for Suffolk’s conditions, thriving in sunny, well-drained spots. Compact, low-maintenance and long-lived, they’re perfect for adding lasting colour and texture to your garden.

No online sales – shop in person at Woolpit Nurseries to explore our seasonal alpine collection and get friendly advice from our team.

Discover the Beauty of Alpines Plants

Alpines are tough little plants with jewel-like flowers and resilient foliage that bring structure and interest to any garden. Whether you’re planting a traditional rock garden, brightening up patio containers, or filling gaps in a border, these hardy plants are the perfect solution.

They’re slow-growing and long-lived, rewarding you year after year with colourful blooms that need minimal attention. Combine alpines with our perennials or shrubs for a garden that stays vibrant through every season.

Alpines Plants for Sale at Woolpit Nurseries

Here is just a selection of the alpines you’ll often find in stock at our Suffolk nursery.

Alpines Armeria Woolpit Nurseries

Armeria

Vibrant and resilient, perfect for rock gardens.

Alpines Lewisia Woolpit Nurseries

Lewisia

Jewel-like flowers that add rich colour to any space.

Alpines Pulsatilla Woolpit Nurseries

Pulsatilla

Hardy and eye-catching with soft, silky blooms.

Alpines Thymus vulgaris Woolpit Nurseries

Thymus vulgaris

Aromatic ground cover, great for sunny, dry spots.

Alpines Acaena microphylla Woolpit Nurseries

Acaena microphylla

Decorative foliage and hardy nature.

Alpines Aquilegia biedermeier Woolpit Nurseries

Aquilegia biedermeier

Striking blooms that attract pollinators.

Alpines Chiastophyllum oppositifolium Woolpit Nurseries

Chiastophyllum oppositifolium

Ideal for shaded areas, with delicate yellow flowers.

Alpines Prunella grandiflora Woolpit Nurseries

Prunella grandiflora

Robust and easy to grow, with a long flowering season.

Our selection changes with the seasons and customer demand – please visit us in person to see what’s in stock. No online sales.

How to Grow Alpine Plants in Suffolk

Alpines are naturally suited to Suffolk’s weather, thriving in conditions that mimic their mountain origins. Follow these tips for success:

🌤 Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil.

🪴 Use a gritty compost mix or add coarse sand for better drainage.

🚿 Avoid over-watering – alpines prefer drier roots.

🪵 Use raised beds, stone troughs or walls for the best display.

🌺 Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

Their hardiness means they’ll survive Suffolk’s frosts and deliver colour when many other plants fade. Need planting ideas? Take a look at our garden pots and containers or browse our perennial plants for companion plant choices.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Alpines

Alpines are compact, hardy plants that thrive in rocky, well-drained soil — just like where they originated. Their neat size and vibrant blooms make them perfect for containers, troughs, rockeries, or filling gaps in borders. They’re ideal if you’re short on space but big on impact.

Alpines prefer a gritty, free-draining soil mix — ideal for rockeries and raised beds. You can also plant them in pots using well-draining compost with grit. Avoid heavy or moisture-retaining soil to keep their roots happy and dry.

For best results, plant alpines in spring or early autumn when temperatures are mild and rainfall helps them establish. That said, you can plant them during summer — just be sure to water young plants regularly until they’re settled.

Yes. Most alpine varieties are hardy and winter-loving — but they don’t like sitting in waterlogged soil. Providing sharp drainage and avoiding excessive winter wetness helps them thrive through colder months.

Once established, alpines are low-maintenance. They do best with infrequent deep watering — especially useful in summer when pots or raised areas can dry out quickly. A light gravel mulch helps suppress weeds and retain moisture.

A colourful mix works beautifully. Try combining dwarf Saxifraga, Gentiana, Aubretia, Sempervivums, or Dianthus alpinus for varied textures and colours—many create stunning ground-level carpets or feature unique blooms.

Visit Woolpit Nurseries to Buy Alpine Plants

For the best alpine plants in Suffolk, visit Woolpit Nurseries — a family-run garden plant nursery serving Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket and mid Suffolk. Our plants are grown on-site for quality and resilience, and our friendly team is here to help you find the perfect choices for your garden.

🕒 Open 7 days a week: Mon – Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm

📍 Find us: Old Stowmarket Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9QS – see location on Google Map
📞 Tel: 01359 240370 / 07766 312201

No online sales – visit Woolpit Nurseries in person to buy your alpine plants direct from the grower.