Tree Foot

Made up of species that grow well in difficult soils and areas of dappled shade - this mixture gives excellent ground cover providing an alternative to weeding around the base of trees, and eliminating damage to bark and roots caused by mowing or strimming.

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 semi-shade
Soil type: Loam, Dry, Stony, Sandy
Sowing period: September-October and March-June
First signs of blossom: 6 to 8 weeks after sowing. From April in the second year
Average flowering period: 3 months
Coverage: 3, 7 and 30 square metre pack sizes 
Main colours: White, pink, yellow and purple

24 annual & perennial species including: Aurinia saxatile (Basket-of-Gold), Brachycome iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy), Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-in-Summer), Cheiranthus maritimus (Virginia Stock), Chrysanthemum paludosum (Creeping Daisy), Cynoglossum amabile, Dimorphotheca sinuata (Cape Marigold), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Silene pendula and Thymus vulgare (Common Thyme). 

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 husks for ease of distribution.