Short & Sweet

A soft toned floral ground cover, perfectly suited for planting on its own or around shrubs and rose bushes. It prevents soil erosion, and is a great alternative to plastic or canvas sheeting to control weeds. Its fragrant blooms will attract large numbers of beneficial insects to provide natural aphid control.

A colourful collection of cottage garden favourites, chosen for their value to wildlife and combined to create drifts of meadowy blooms. Successive flowering over several months will provide a continuous food source for pollinators. Sow directly onto prepared soil. Perfect for wildlife gardens, community spaces and urban ecology.

Average height: 40cm
Aspect: Sun or partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Dry, Stony, Sandy
Sowing time: September-October or March-June
First signs of blossom: 6 to 8 weeks after sowing, and April in the second year
Average flowering period: 3 months
Coverage: 30 square metres
Main colours: White, yellow, pink

24 annual & perennial species including: Brachycome iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy), Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-In-Summer), Cheiranthus allionii (English Wallflower), Cheiranthus maritimus (Virginian Stock), Chrysanthemum paludosum (Creeping Daisy), Clarkia pulchella (Clarkia 'Snow Flake'), Dimorphotheca sinuata (African Daisy), Iberis amara (Candytuft), Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum), Myosotis alpestris (Alpine Forget-Me-Not), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Silene pendula (Nodding Catchfly).

Our packaging is made from FSC recycled cardboard and environmentally friendly inks. The seed bags are waxed paper or compostable starch to keep seeds in the best condition during storage. Seed packs are supplied ready-mixed with organic husks for ease of distribution.