Beautiful flower cushions. Cushion forming cascades of pretty flowers in a formula mix of colours, create a wonderful foil for spring bulbs. These versatile plants are superb for rockeries, between paving or walls.
Height: 15 cm/6-inch
Plant Class: Hardy Perennial (HP)
Habit: Dwarf
Ground Cover.
Useful Information: Partial shade; Suitable for containers; Suitable for attracting Bees; Perfect for Pollination
Sow and Grow: Sow indoors for surest results, February-April, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or on a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 21-35 days. Pot on individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5 cm (3-inch) pots. Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out into well-drained soil, September-October, 30 cm (1-feet) apart. Or, sow outdoors, April-June, in a seed bed, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 5 cm (2-inch) apart, before planting out to flowering position in autumn. Flowers: March-June, the following year.
Hints and Tips: When flowering finishes in early summer, trim back the plants to retain their shape for next spring.
200 Seeds Pack
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