Our Gravel and Rockery Plants From Seed collection is perfect for gardeners who want colour and structure in challenging dry or stony areas. These hardy reliable plants thrive with minimal care and bring long lasting beauty to rockeries gravel beds walls and alpine displays. Explore the full range and create a garden that looks great all season with very little effort. FAQ. Are rockery plants easy to grow from seed? Yes many alpine and rockery plants germinate easily and thrive in poor dry soil making them ideal for beginners. Do these plants need special soil? They prefer well drained gritty soil. Adding gravel or horticultural grit improves drainage and mimics their natural habitat. Do rockery plants need much watering? No most are drought tolerant once established and only need occasional watering during long dry spells. Can I grow these plants in containers? Yes they do very well in shallow bowls troughs and alpine planters as long as drainage is excellent.