Homeowners want to be surrounded by greenery, so much so that more and more are creating their own garden roofs. If you want to add some foliage to your flat roof, here are our pick of the best plants to include.

-     Creeping thyme

Not only will creeping thyme leave your roof covered in dense green coverage and pretty purple leaves, but it will enable you to add extra flavour in your cooking.

Gardener’s World recommends the herb as a roof plant, as it “thrives in thin soil with sharp drainage”. 

You can expect it to flower from May to August, and it is known for attracting beautiful wildlife, from butterflies to bees.

-     Sedums

The great advantage of planting sedums on your roof is they do not need watering, thanks to their “built-in reservoirs”.

According to the publication, these are a beautiful choice, as each leaf grows into a new flower over the summer months, adding plenty of colour to your roof.

-     Achillea

For a bright pop of colour, look no further than achilleas. These perennial plants thrive in dry habitats, which means you don’t have to worry if rain is scarce, the Royal Horticultural Society suggested.

They also look colourful and attractive against an otherwise green roof, with shades varying between yellow, red, orange, purple, pink and lilac.

-     Muscari

For a perennial that adds texture and height to your flat roof, consider muscari plants. They can reach 30cm tall and are characterised by their clump of flowers at the tip of the stem. They tend to flower in late summer and autumn, so you can enjoy some colour in your garden after the summer flowers have wilted.

Interested in fitting a garden roof? Call our flat roof specialists in Stockport today.