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Irish Moss – Seeds (Sagina subulata)
Heath Pearlwort Lawn – Perennial
Irish Moss (Sagina subulata) is a charming, low-growing perennial that forms a lush, dense carpet of vibrant green foliage. Ideal as a natural lawn alternative, it produces tiny, star-like white flowers in late spring to summer, adding a delicate sparkle to its moss-like mat. Soft underfoot and evergreen, it’s perfect for pathways, rockeries, and between stepping stones.
Why Grow Irish Moss?
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Evergreen groundcover with soft, mossy texture
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Produces dainty white star flowers in summer
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Thrives as a lawn substitute or between paving stones
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Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established
Key Features
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Type: Perennial groundcover
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Height: 2–5 cm
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Spread: 15–30 cm
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Flowers: Late spring to summer
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Position: Sun to partial shade
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Soil: Moist, well-drained, prefers slightly acidic soil
Ideal For
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Lawn alternatives and green carpets
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Rockeries and alpine gardens
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Filling gaps between paving stones
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Borders, containers, and shady spots
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: Early spring, press seeds lightly into moist compost (do not cover – light aids germination)
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Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C
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Transplant: When seedlings are strong, plant out after last frost
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Outdoor sowing: Scatter in prepared soil, gently press down
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Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment
Tip: Irish Moss creates a resilient, evergreen carpet that softens paths and borders while suppressing weeds naturally.
Alpine Columbine Blue – Seeds (Aquilegia alpina)
Alpine Columbine Blue (Aquilegia alpina) is a hardy perennial prized for its striking, deep blue, spurred flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Compact and elegant, this alpine variety is perfect for rock gardens, borders, and alpine-style beds. Easy to grow and long-lived, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding beauty and ecological value to your garden.
Why Grow "Alpine Columbine Blue"
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Stunning deep blue, spurred flowers
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Long-lasting blooms from late spring to early summer
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Hardy, compact, and low-maintenance
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Pollinator-friendly and perfect for alpine gardens
Key Features
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Type: Perennial (Aquilegia alpina)
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Height: 30–40 cm
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Flowering: Late spring to early summer
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Uses: Rock gardens, borders, alpine-style beds, pollinator gardens
Ideal For
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Alpine and rock gardens
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Borders and compact perennial beds
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Pollinator-friendly planting schemes
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Adding early summer color
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots
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Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C
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Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart
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Prefers well-drained soil in sun to partial shade
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Mulch in winter for protection in colder regions
Rock Cress Hendersonii Lilac Seeds (Aubrieta hybrida) – 400 Seeds
Create a vibrant spring display with Rock Cress Hendersonii Lilac (Aubrieta hybrida). This hardy perennial forms dense mats of evergreen foliage adorned with masses of lilac-purple flowers, perfect for rock gardens, borders, and walls. Low-maintenance and spreading, it’s ideal for adding early-season color and attracting pollinators to your garden.
How to Grow
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Sow indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in spring.
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Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.
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Scatter seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly; do not cover.
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Keep soil moist until germination (14–21 days).
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Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart once established.
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Allow plants to form a dense mat; trim lightly after flowering if desired.
Key Features
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Masses of lilac-purple blooms over dense evergreen foliage
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Hardy perennial, returning year after year
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Thrives in sunny, well-drained locations
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Ideal for rock gardens, borders, walls, and edging
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Attracts bees and other pollinators
Ideal For
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Rock gardens and sunny borders
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Garden walls, raised beds, and edging
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Groundcover in sunny, well-drained areas
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Pollinator-friendly landscapes
Sowing
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Best time: Late winter indoors or early spring outdoors
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Germination: 14–21 days
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Sow thinly on soil surface, press lightly, do not cover
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Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Quick Tip
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Let plants spread naturally to form a dense, flowering mat; light trimming after flowering promotes fresh growth and keeps the display neat.
Alpine Forget-Me-Not Blue Seeds (Myosotis alpestris)
The Alpine Forget-Me-Not Blue is a compact perennial famous for its brilliant sky-blue flowers with bright yellow centers. Native to alpine meadows and rocky slopes, this charming plant brings a touch of wild mountain beauty to your garden. Its dainty, star-shaped blooms create a cheerful carpet of color, perfect for borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens.
What Makes It Special
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Classic true-blue blooms, a rare and much-loved garden color
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Hardy and reliable, thriving in cooler climates and alpine conditions
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Early flowering, bringing brightness to spring gardens
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A symbol of remembrance and lasting affection
Key Features
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Botanical name: Myosotis alpestris
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Variety: Alpine Blue
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Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread
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Position: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil preferred
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Flowering period: Spring to early summer
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Lifespan: Hardy perennial (sometimes treated as a biennial)
Ideal For
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Rock gardens and alpine beds
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Borders and edging
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Naturalizing in wildflower meadows
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Pairing with spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils
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Cottage gardens and sentimental plantings
Sowing Instructions
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When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for blooms the following spring.
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How to sow:
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Sow thinly in trays or directly outdoors on finely raked soil.
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Cover seeds lightly with soil or compost.
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Keep moist until germination (10–21 days).
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Transplant/Thin: Space 15–20 cm apart when seedlings are large enough to handle.
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Care: Prefers cool, moist conditions. Allow to self-seed for natural drifts.
Rock Cress Red – 300 Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum)
Rock Cress Red (Aubrieta cultorum) is a low-growing perennial with vibrant red flowers that form a dense, carpet-like display. Ideal for rockeries, walls, and borders, it blooms in early spring, adding an eye-catching splash of color to gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and thrives in sunny, well-drained spots.
Why Grow "Rock Cress Red"
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Bright red flowers forming a dense, trailing carpet
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Early spring blooms for early garden color
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Hardy, low-maintenance perennial
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Attracts bees and other pollinators
Key Features
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Type: Perennial (Aubrieta cultorum)
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Height: 10–15 cm
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Flowering: March–May
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Uses: Rockeries, walls, borders, ground cover
Ideal For
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Rock gardens and alpine plantings
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Borders and edging
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Pollinator-friendly garden spaces
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Ground cover for sunny spots
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–April in trays
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Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil
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Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C
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Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart
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Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
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Prune lightly after flowering to encourage compact growth
Rock Cress 'Cascade Mix' Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum hybrida)
Rock Cress 'Cascade Mix' is a low-growing perennial that creates a carpet of vibrant spring color. Its trailing habit and masses of purple, pink, red, and violet blooms spill beautifully over walls, borders, and rock gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s a spring favorite for adding rich groundcover.
What Makes It Special
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Produces a cascade of bright spring flowers
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Excellent for rockeries, walls, and edging
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Hardy and long-lasting groundcover
Key Features
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Botanical name: Aubrieta cultorum hybrida
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Hardy perennial
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Height: 10–15 cm
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Bloom time: Spring to early summer
Ideal For
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Rock gardens and slopes
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Edging and groundcover
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Walls, containers, and cottage gardens
Sowing
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Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun
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Lightly cover seeds with soil
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Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C
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Transplant 20–25 cm apart
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Flowers from the second year onward
Rock Cress ‘Cascade Blue’ – Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum)
Rock Cress ‘Cascade Blue’ (Aubrieta cultorum) is a hardy, low-growing perennial renowned for its vibrant blue-purple flowers that carpet the garden in spring. Ideal for rockeries, walls, borders, and cascading over edges, this compact plant forms a dense mat of foliage with long-lasting blooms. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it provides early-season color and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Why Grow "Cascade Blue"
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Stunning blue-purple blooms in early spring
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Forms a dense, trailing mat perfect for rockeries and edges
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Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant
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Attracts pollinators to your garden
Key Features
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Type: Perennial (Aubrieta cultorum)
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Height: 15–20 cm
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Flowering: Early to mid-spring
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Uses: Rock gardens, borders, walls, cascading over edges, pollinator-friendly gardens
Ideal For
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Rockeries and alpine gardens
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Border edging and ground cover
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Walls, steps, and raised beds
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Pollinator-friendly spring displays
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: February–March in trays or pots
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Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil
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Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C
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Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart
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Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade
The Blue Blues Daisy – Seeds (Felicia heterophylla)
The Blue Blues Daisy (Felicia heterophylla) is a charming, long-flowering perennial producing vibrant blue daisy-like blooms with yellow centers from summer to autumn. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and rockeries. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety attracts bees and butterflies, adding continuous color and pollinator-friendly interest to your garden.
Why Grow "The Blue Blues Daisy"
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Bright blue daisy-like flowers with yellow centers
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Long flowering season from summer to autumn
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Compact and bushy, ideal for borders and containers
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Key Features
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Type: Perennial (Felicia heterophylla)
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Height: 25–35 cm
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Flowering: Summer to autumn
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Uses: Borders, containers, rockeries, pollinator gardens
Ideal For
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Adding vibrant color to borders, beds, and containers
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Rockery and patio planting
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Pollinator-friendly garden designs
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Gardeners seeking long-flowering, low-maintenance perennials
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
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Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed
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Germination: 10–14 days
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Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart
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Prefers well-drained soil and sunny to partially shaded locations
Alpine Forget-Me-Not Mix Seeds (Myosotis alpestris)
The Alpine Forget-Me-Not Mix is a charming, low-growing perennial that produces masses of tiny star-shaped flowers in soft shades of blue, pink, and white. Known for their delicate beauty and sentimental symbolism, forget-me-nots are perfect for naturalizing in borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows. These compact plants are especially suited for alpine and cottage garden settings, where they create a cheerful carpet of spring color.
What Makes It Special
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Beloved for their dainty flowers and long-lasting symbolism of remembrance
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Compact, low-growing plants ideal for rock gardens and alpine beds
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Early-season blooms bring vibrant color to spring gardens
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Excellent for naturalizing and combining with tulips or daffodils
Key Features
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Botanical name: Myosotis alpestris
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Variety: Alpine Mix
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Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread
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Position: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in moist, well-drained soil
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Flowering period: Spring to early summer
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Lifespan: Hardy perennial (often grown as biennial in some climates)
Ideal For
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Rock gardens and alpine beds
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Cottage gardens and wildflower meadows
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Spring bulb companions (daffodils, tulips)
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Borders, edging, and naturalized plantings
Sowing Instructions
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When to sow: Late spring to early summer (May–July) for flowers the following year.
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How to sow:
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Sow thinly in trays or directly in a prepared bed.
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Cover lightly with fine soil or compost.
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Keep soil moist until germination (1–3 weeks).
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Transplant/Thin: Space plants 15–20 cm apart.
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Care: Prefers cool, moist conditions. Allow some plants to self-seed for naturalized drifts.
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