Ground Cover Seeds

Snow in Summer Seeds (Cerastium tomentosum)

Snow in Summer is a hardy perennial ground cover that produces a blanket of silvery-grey foliage topped with masses of star-shaped white flowers in late spring. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, or between paving stones. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it brightens garden spaces with a soft, silvery shimmer.

What Makes It Special

• Silvery foliage with abundant star-shaped white flowers

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Ideal as ground cover or for rock gardens and slopes

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cerastium tomentosum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens, borders, and slopes

• Ground cover and pathways

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Lightly cover seeds with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers from the first or second year

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"

• Bright red flowers forming a dense, trailing carpet

• Early spring blooms for early garden color

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Aubrieta cultorum)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: March–May

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Rockeries, walls, borders, ground cover

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Ground cover for sunny spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage compact growth

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

• Sow indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in spring.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly; do not cover.

• Keep soil moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart once established.

• Allow plants to form a dense mat; trim lightly after flowering if desired.

Key Features

• Masses of lilac-purple blooms over dense evergreen foliage

• Hardy perennial, returning year after year

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained locations

• Ideal for rock gardens, borders, walls, and edging

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

• Garden walls, raised beds, and edging

• Groundcover in sunny, well-drained areas

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter indoors or early spring outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly on soil surface, press lightly, do not cover

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Let plants spread naturally to form a dense, flowering mat; light trimming after flowering promotes fresh growth and keeps the display neat.

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"

• Stunning blue-purple blooms in early spring

• Forms a dense, trailing mat perfect for rockeries and edges

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators to your garden

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Aubrieta cultorum)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowering: Early to mid-spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, walls, cascading over edges, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Rockeries and alpine gardens

• Border edging and ground cover

• Walls, steps, and raised beds

• Pollinator-friendly spring displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–March in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Bird's-foot Trefoil – Seeds (Lotus corniculatus)

Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a hardy perennial wildflower, valued for its clusters of cheerful, golden-yellow blooms. A classic addition to meadows and wildlife gardens, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while also serving as a food source for caterpillars. Its trailing, mat-forming habit makes it perfect for natural landscaping, wildflower lawns, or erosion control on banks and slopes.

Why Grow Bird’s-foot Trefoil?

• Bright yellow pea-like flowers from June to September

• Excellent nectar and pollen source for bees and butterflies

• Nitrogen-fixing plant that enriches soil

• Low-growing, mat-forming habit—ideal for ground cover

• Thrives in poor soils and challenging sites

Key Features

• Type: Perennial wildflower

• Height: 10–40 cm

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Uses: Meadows, wildlife gardens, slopes, banks, natural lawns

Ideal For

• Creating pollinator-friendly wildflower meadows

• Soil improvement in poor or sandy sites

• Low-maintenance ground cover

• Naturalizing in grass or wild areas

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Spring or autumn directly into prepared soil

• Sow thinly, rake in lightly, and water gently

• Germination: 2–4 weeks

• Flowers: Summer from the second year onward

Yellow Stonecrop Seeds (Sedum acre)

Bring bright, low-maintenance charm to your garden with Yellow Stonecrop (Sedum acre). This hardy succulent produces dense mats of tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers over fleshy green foliage, creating a vibrant groundcover that thrives in sunny, well-drained spots. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and container planting, it’s an ideal choice for gardeners seeking easy-care, drought-tolerant plants.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the soil surface and press lightly without covering.

• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Once established, Yellow Stonecrop requires minimal watering.

• Trim back if needed to maintain neat growth and encourage denser mats.

Key Features

• Tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers over fleshy green foliage

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial groundcover

• Thrives in poor, dry soils and sunny locations

• Ideal for rock gardens, walls, and containers

• Drought-tolerant and long-lasting

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

• Container and patio planting

• Groundcover for dry or poor soils

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly on soil surface and press lightly

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Allow mats to spread naturally for a dense, vibrant groundcover that blooms year after year.

Venus’s Navelwort Seeds (Omphalodes linifolia)

Add charming groundcover to shaded areas with Venus’s Navelwort (Omphalodes linifolia). This perennial produces delicate, star-shaped blue flowers above lush green foliage, forming a carpet of color in spring and early summer. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and shady rock gardens, attracting pollinators and adding a soft, natural touch.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in late winter or outdoors in early spring.

• Use well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the soil surface and press lightly; do not cover.

• Keep soil consistently moist until germination (14–28 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and encourage healthy growth.

Key Features

• Delicate star-shaped blue flowers over lush green foliage

• Hardy perennial, forming a dense groundcover

• Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and rock gardens

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

• Low-maintenance and long-lasting

Ideal For

• Shaded garden beds and borders

• Woodland and cottage-style gardens

• Rock gardens and naturalized plantings

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter indoors or early spring outdoors

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Sow thinly, press lightly, do not cover

• Prefers partial to full shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil

Quick Tip

• Provide consistent moisture and partial shade for best flowering and lush foliage.

Sweet Alyssum White ‘Snowcloth’ – Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum White ‘Snowcloth’ (Lobularia maritima) is a low-growing, fragrant annual with dense clusters of pure white flowers. Its delicate blooms form a carpet of color, ideal for borders, rockeries, hanging baskets, and containers. Hardy and fast-growing, it attracts pollinators and provides a long-lasting display throughout spring and summer.

Why Grow "Snowcloth"

• Dense clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers

• Low-growing and spreading habit

• Long-lasting blooms from spring to summer

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lobularia maritima)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: April–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, hanging baskets, ground cover

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders and edging

• Container and hanging basket displays

• Rockeries and low-maintenance flower beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon – Seeds

(Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon is a low-growing annual with dense clusters of fragrant, salmon-colored flowers. Its spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers. Long-flowering, easy to grow, and attractive to pollinators, it adds a soft, delicate touch to any garden.

Why Grow Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon?

• Dense clusters of fragrant salmon-colored blooms

• Low-growing, spreading habit

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowers: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, rockeries, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edging and groundcover plantings

• Low-maintenance, long-flowering displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Regular watering; deadhead for prolonged flowering