Plants with a tumbling and trailing nature soon clothe the sides of raised beds. They can be planted along the top edge of the bed, so that they cascade down the sides, or put into gaps left in the sides.

Asperula arcadiensis (previously known as A suberosa, and popularly as alpine woodruff): Alpine perennial, with white, hairy leaves and shell-pink flowers during early and mid­summer. It is best planted at the top of a wall, where it helps to cloak the edge.

Aubrieta deltoidea: Low-growing and trailing evergreen perennial with hoary-green leaves and masses of cross-shaped, purple to rose-lilac flowers during spring and early summer. After flowering, cut back the foliage to encourage a second flush of flowers in autumn. There are several varieties; one has gold-variegated leaves.

Aurina saxatilis (previously known as Alyssum saxatile, and popularly as gold dust): Evergreen, shrubby perennial with grey-green leaves and golden-yellow flowers from mid-spring to early summer.

Erinus alpinus (fairy foxglove): Evergreen perennial with mid-green leaves and masses of bright pink, star-like flowers from spring to late summer. Helianthemum nummularium (rock rose): Hardy evergreen shrub with deep green leaves and saucer-shaped flowers during early and mid-summer.

Phloxsubulata (moss phlox): Sub-shrubby and forming large mats of mid-green leaves smothered in purple or pink flowers during spring. There are several varieties.

 

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