AUBRIETIA Cascade Mixed

Cushion forming cascades of pretty flowers create a wonderful foil for spring bulbs. These versatile clump forming plants are superb for rockeries, between paving or dry stone walls.

To Sow & Grow: Sow indoors for surest results, 0.5cm (1/4) deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse or on a warm kitchen widowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 21-35 days. Pot on individually when large enough to handleto 8cm (3) pots. (Always handle by leaf never by the stem.) Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions before planting out 30cm (1) apart.

Or sow outdoors in a seed bed, into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 5CM (2) apart before planting out to flowering position in autumn.