Ground Cover Seeds

Baby’s Breath Pink Seeds (Gypsophila repens)

A delicate and charming perennial, Baby’s Breath Pink produces clouds of tiny pink flowers over low, spreading foliage. Hardy and long-flowering, it’s perfect for rock gardens, borders, ground cover, and container plantings, adding soft color and texture while attracting pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of tiny, soft pink blooms

• Hardy, spreading, and low-growing for ground cover or rock gardens

• Attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Gypsophila repens

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens, borders, and ground cover

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Asperula ‘Blue Woodruff’ Seeds (Asperula orientalis)

Asperula ‘Blue Woodruff’ is a charming perennial with delicate star-shaped blue flowers that bloom in late spring. Its low-growing, mat-forming habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and underplanting. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny to partially shaded spots and attracts pollinators for a lively spring display.

What Makes It Special

• Star-shaped, sky-blue flowers in late spring

• Low-growing, mat-forming habit ideal for groundcover

• Hardy, long-lasting, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Asperula orientalis

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and borders

• Groundcover and underplanting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Space seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Alyssum 'Royal Carpet' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Royal Carpet' is a stunning, low-growing annual that produces masses of deep violet-purple, honey-scented flowers. Forming a compact and spreading mat, it’s a perfect choice for borders, rock gardens, containers, or as ground cover. Its sweet fragrance attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding life and colour to your garden.

What Makes It Special

• Striking rich violet-purple blooms with a sweet fragrance

• Compact, neat growth – great as a living carpet

• Long-lasting flowers from spring through autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Royal Carpet'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging borders and paths

• Rockeries and gravel gardens

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of moist soil and press lightly (do not cover – requires light to germinate).

   • Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C.

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart once established.

4. Care: Keep soil evenly moist, and deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' is a classic, compact annual producing a dense carpet of pure white, honey-scented blooms. Its neat, spreading growth makes it one of the most popular edging plants, creating a bright and fragrant border along paths, beds, and rock gardens. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it both beautiful and beneficial in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white, sweetly scented flowers

• Compact and neat, perfect for edging and ground cover

• Long-flowering from spring through autumn

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'New Carpet of Snow'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging borders and pathways

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Window boxes, planters, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface and press gently down (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

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

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

4. Care: Keep soil moist but well-drained; deadhead to prolong flowering.

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.

Alyssum 'Gold Basket' Seeds (Alyssum saxatile)

Alyssum 'Gold Basket' is a striking perennial that covers itself with brilliant golden-yellow blooms in spring. Forming neat, spreading mounds, it creates a dazzling display in rock gardens, borders, and walls. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, this sun-loving plant is perfect for brightening dry, poor soils with long-lasting color.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of golden-yellow flowers in spring

• Compact, spreading habit for vibrant groundcover

• Thrives in poor, dry soils and resists drought

Key Features

• Botanical name: Alyssum saxatile

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Bloom time: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and sunny slopes

• Wall crevices and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Press seeds lightly into soil; do not bury deeply

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the following spring