The plants in the Gravel Garden like hot, dry and sunny conditions. Many are of Mediterranean origin and a significant number are grey and silver. The Gravel Garden sits on a plateau leading to the Rock Ledge by a series of stone steps. Standing at the edge of the Gravel Garden next to Sophora japonica 'Pendula' and looking down at the Rock Ledge and lake below provides one of the most special views at Stonecrop.