Description
Snow-In-Summer Cerastium Seeds 6345. Open Pollinated. Perennial.
Approx. 75-100 seeds/pkt (2,100 seeds/gram)
Beautiful snow white, late spring flowers and silvery foliage cover this nicely spreading plant. At 20 cm in height, Snow-In-Summer is one of the best evergreen ground cover for hot, dry areas with poorer soil conditions. Sometimes used as a lawn substitute on hot sunny slopes. Perennial hardy to Zone 3.
How to Grow
Sow seed indoors in a soil-less mix in mid-March. Keep at 18° C for the 20-30 day germination period then grow on under lights before hardening off and transplanting outside to a sunny spot. Seed can also be sown directly in the garden in mid to late May. Grows to 20 cm tall. To maintain a tidy appearance, after flowering is finished, plants can be trimmed to 5 cm in height if desired.
