Ground Cover Seeds

Creeping Thyme Seeds (Thymus serpyllum)

A fragrant and low-growing perennial, Creeping Thyme forms a dense mat of tiny evergreen leaves topped with clusters of purple-pink blooms in summer. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s ideal as ground cover, for filling gaps between paving stones, or spilling over rock walls. Highly attractive to bees and pollinators, it’s both ornamental and practical.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant foliage and carpets of summer blooms

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and evergreen ground cover

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Thymus serpyllum

• Hardy perennial, evergreen

• Height: 5–10 cm (2–4 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Ground cover and edging

• Rock gardens and between paving stones

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes and herb gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Surface sow; press seeds gently, do not cover deeply

• Keep moist until germination (14–28 days at 15–20°C)

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

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?

• Evergreen groundcover with soft, mossy texture

• Produces dainty white star flowers in summer

• Thrives as a lawn substitute or between paving stones

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Type: Perennial groundcover

• Height: 2–5 cm

• Spread: 15–30 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, prefers slightly acidic soil

Ideal For

• Lawn alternatives and green carpets

• Rockeries and alpine gardens

• Filling gaps between paving stones

• Borders, containers, and shady spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Early spring, press seeds lightly into moist compost (do not cover – light aids germination)

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are strong, plant out after last frost

• Outdoor sowing: Scatter in prepared soil, gently press down

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment

Tip: Irish Moss creates a resilient, evergreen carpet that softens paths and borders while suppressing weeds naturally.

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.

Ramsons Wild Garlic – Seeds (Allium ursinum)

Ramsons Wild Garlic is a hardy perennial herb prized for its aromatic, garlicky leaves. Perfect for adding fresh, vibrant flavor to salads, pestos, soups, and sauces, it is a versatile addition to any herb or woodland garden. Its delicate white flowers also provide ornamental interest and attract pollinators.

This low-maintenance plant thrives in shaded, moist areas and can naturalize over time, creating a fragrant ground cover in suitable conditions.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: January – March

• Sow outdoors: March – May

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants

• Position: Partial to full shade, woodland-type environment

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells

Key Features

• Hardy perennial with aromatic, garlicky leaves

• Ideal for salads, pestos, soups, and sauces

• Attractive white flowers that attract pollinators

• Low-maintenance, naturalizes well in shaded areas

• Thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soils

Harvest

• Harvesting period: March – May

• Pick young leaves before flowering for the best flavor.

Short Tip

Avoid harvesting all leaves at once; leave some for continued growth and flowering.

Primrose Flower ‘Showy Evening’ – Silky Orchid Pink – Seeds (Oenothera speciosa)

Primrose Flower ‘Showy Evening’ (Oenothera speciosa) is a charming perennial featuring silky orchid-pink flowers with a delicate, evening-blooming fragrance. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it forms a low-growing carpet of blooms perfect for borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens. Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant, this primrose attracts pollinators and adds soft, romantic color to your garden.

Why Grow "Showy Evening"

• Silky orchid-pink flowers with evening fragrance

• Long flowering season from late spring to early summer

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for ground cover

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Oenothera speciosa)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Ground cover and low-growing flower beds

• Cottage and rock gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Adding soft, romantic color to borders and edges

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

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

• Water moderately until established

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.

Livingstone Daisy Mixed – Seeds (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis)

The Livingstone Daisy Mixed is a dazzling carpet-forming annual that produces masses of daisy-like blooms in vibrant shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. The flowers open wide in full sunlight, creating a striking display over their low-growing, succulent foliage. Perfect for hot, dry, sunny spots, this cheerful mix brightens up any summer garden with its jewel-like colors.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant mix of jewel-toned daisy flowers

• Thrives in poor, dry soils and full sun

• Excellent ground cover for summer displays

• Compact, trailing habit ideal for edging and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dorotheanthus bellidiformis

• Common name: Livingstone Daisy / Ice Plant

• Variety: Mixed colors

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, spreading up to 20 cm

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer (June–September)

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Rockeries and gravel gardens

• Containers and window boxes

• Drought-tolerant displays in sunny spots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors, or May outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of fine, moist compost; do not cover (light aids germination)

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination in 10–21 days

3. After germination:

   • Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle

   • Harden off and plant outdoors 10–15 cm apart in sunny, free-draining soil

Alyssum 'Magic Circles' Mix Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Magic Circles' is a delightful, compact, and spreading annual that produces masses of tiny, fragrant blooms in a mix of white, pink, and purple shades. Its trailing, mounding habit makes it perfect for creating “living carpets” of color in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Loved by pollinators, it flowers continuously throughout summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant groundcover that attracts bees and butterflies

• A colorful mix of pastel shades that creates a carpet-like effect

• Extremely easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for edging, rockeries, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Magic Circles' mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to light shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging paths and borders

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface, do not cover (they need light to germinate)

   • Germination in 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough

4. Care: Water lightly and regularly; avoid waterlogging. Deadhead to encourage longer flowering.

🌼 Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer – Hardy Perennial Ground Cover with Silvery-White Foliage

Snow-in-Summer is a classic low-growing perennial ground cover prized for its soft, silvery-white foliage and masses of bright white, star-shaped flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. Spreading quickly to form a dense mat, it is ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, edging, and gravel gardens. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and thriving in poor soils, this plant is valued for both its ornamental foliage and its carpet-like flowering display.

Key Features

● Masses of white flowers creating a “snowy” effect
● Attractive silver-white foliage all season
● Low-growing, spreading ground cover
● Very hardy and drought-tolerant
● Ideal for rock gardens, edging and dry areas

How to Sow & Grow Snow-in-Summer (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April)
Transplant outdoors: IV–V (April–May)
Direct outdoors: IV–VI (April–June)
Flowering: V–VI (May–June)
Life cycle: Perennial
Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)
Average germ time: 10–21 days
Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (light required)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Low to moderate
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained, sandy or poor soil
Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Thrives in dry, sunny locations, where many plants struggle.
● Avoid rich, wet soils to prevent rot.
● Trim after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape.
● Excellent choice for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance gardens.
● Spreads readily—ideal for filling gaps and slopes.

Special Features

● Classic silver-leaf perennial ground cover
● Excellent for pollinators in spring
● Very low maintenance once established