Rockery

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Transform your garden into a serene haven with Delabole Slate rockery stones, renowned for their exceptional durability and distinctive hues. Sourced from the historic Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall, these natural stones add a unique aesthetic to any landscape, seamlessly blending with both traditional and contemporary garden designs. Their inherent strength and low maintenance make them an ideal choice for creating stunning rockeries, water features, and decorative focal points.

The finest slate in the world

from the oldest operating slate quarry in the world, Delabole Slate Quarry, Cornwall

Delabole Slate is celebrated for its superior quality, formed over millions of years to create a dense, durable, and weather-resistant material. The natural composition of this slate ensures that each rockery stone possesses unique textures and colors, ranging from deep blue-grey to autumnal browns, adding character and depth to your garden. Available in various sizes, Delabole Slate rockery stones provide both functionality and elegance, allowing for creative landscaping solutions that stand the test of time.
Features and benefits
  • Authentic Natural Material: Quarried from the renowned Delabole Slate Quarry, ensuring genuine quality and provenance.
  • Distinctive Aesthetic: Unique colour variations, including blue-grey and rustic autumnal shades, providing a timeless and elegant appearance.
  • Exceptional Durability: Resistant to weathering, frost, and atmospheric pollution, ensuring longevity in various climates.
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep; occasional washing down maintains its pristine condition.
  • Versatile Applications: Ideal for rockeries, water features, garden borders, and other landscaping elements.
  • Sustainable Choice: Responsibly sourced, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • Customizable Options: Available in small and medium sizes to suit specific project requirements.
Technical and safety
  • Material Composition: Highest-quality natural slate with exceptional durability and low water absorption.
  • Size Options:
    • Small Rockery: Up to approximately 400mm (16") in any dimension, weighing from 10kg to 50kg per piece.
    • Medium Rockery: Up to approximately 600mm (24") in any dimension, weighing from 50kg to 250kg per piece.
  • Installation: Can be arranged directly on the ground or integrated into existing landscapes; professional installation is recommended for larger stones.
  • Maintenance: Virtually maintenance-free; occasional washing down may be performed if required.
  • Safety: Non-combustible and resistant to sulphuric acid, atmospheric pollution, and temperature changes, ensuring a safe and stable landscaping material.