Features:
- Elegant White Blooms: The plant produces a stunning blanket of delicate white flowers from May to July, creating a frosty effect in your garden.
- Low-Maintenance Ground Cover: Ideal for reducing soil erosion and suppressing weeds, Snow-in-Summer is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and as a vibrant ground cover.
- Versatile and Hardy: Adaptable to a range of soil types and weather conditions, making it a resilient choice for the British climate.
- Compact Growth: Spreads efficiently, forming a lush, dense mat of foliage and flowers.
Growing Guide:
- Sowing Seeds Month: March to April (indoors) or April to May (outdoors)
- Germination Month: 2 to 3 weeks after sowing
- Transplanting Month: May to June (after the last frost and seedlings are strong)
- Blooming Months: May to July
Care Instructions:
- Spacing (Width): 30-45 cm (12-18 inches) apart to allow for spreading
- Depth: Sow seeds 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or sandy soils
- Watering: Regular watering during dry periods; drought-tolerant once established
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade
- Pest & Disease Control: Generally pest-resistant; watch for occasional aphids or powdery mildew. Treat with appropriate organic solutions if necessary.
Additional Tips:
- Preparation: Prepare the soil by removing weeds and ensuring good drainage.
- Sowing: Scatter seeds evenly or space them out if planting seedlings. Lightly press seeds into the soil.
- Maintenance: Minimal; occasional watering during dry spells and deadheading spent blooms can help prolong the flowering period.
Package Size:
Available in convenient packs suitable for small to large planting areas.
Ideal for:
- Ground Cover
- Rock Gardens
- Borders
- Containers
- Slopes and Erosion Control