Cultivating Alpines at Utrecht University Botanic Garden

Authors

  • Wiert Nieuman Utrecht University Botanic Garden P.O. Box 80.162, Budapestlaan 17, 3508

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2007.7

Abstract

The rock garden at the Utrecht University Botanic Garden was built between 1967 and 1976 and is considered to be the best of its type in the Netherlands. As well as traditional rock garden beds there are a number of special constructions such as raised beds, spheres and walls. This paper describes the history of the rock garden and the cultivation of the plants in it. The construction of the raised beds, spheres and walls are described along with some of the plants cultivated on them.

Author Biography

  • Wiert Nieuman, Utrecht University Botanic Garden P.O. Box 80.162, Budapestlaan 17, 3508
    Wiert Nieuman is the Curator of the Utrecht University Botanic Garden

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Published

2007-10-31

Issue

No. 5 (2007)

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How to Cite

Nieuman, W. (2007) “Cultivating Alpines at Utrecht University Botanic Garden”, Sibbaldia: the International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture, (5), pp. 63–68. doi:10.24823/Sibbaldia.2007.7.