Shrub & Rose Bush

Our Shrub & Rose mixture provides a natural floral ground-cover, reducing the need for weeding and the use of plastic or canvas sheeting. This mixture attracts a large number of beneficial insects, and is highly recommended as an alternative to pesticides.

• Contains 26 species for a garden that's in flower for two years or more.

• Sow early in April for greatest diversity.

Average height: - 40cm

Aspect: Sun or partial-shade

Soil type: Loam, Dry, Stony, Sandy

Sowing time: Spring or Autumn

First signs of blossom: 6 to 8 weeks after sowing. From April in the second year

Average flowering period: 3 months

Price: £22.99 to cover 30 square metres

26 annual & perennial species

including Lobularia maritima, Cheiranthus allionii, Cheiranthus maritimus, Brachycome iberidifolia, Cerastium tomentosum, Chysanthemum paludosium, Clarkia pulchella, Dimorpheteca sinuata, Iberis amara, Myosotis alpestris, Nemophila menziesii and Silene pendula.