Fothergill's Limnanthes douglasii Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Limnanthes douglasii, a robust and fast-maturing hardy annual native to California.
• Iconic 'Poached Egg' Bloom: Features masses of glossy, open, saucer-shaped flowers with bright, sunny yellow centres perfectly edged in crisp, clean white.
• Ultimate Wildlife Companion: Highly celebrated for its ability to attract beneficial insects; its nectar-rich flowers are an absolute haven for honeybees, butterflies, and predatory hoverflies (whose larvae keep aphid populations in check).
• Low-Growing Ground Cover: Grows with a lush, fresh green, and bushy dwarf habit to a height of just 15cm (6in), spreading efficiently to form a dense, weed-suppressing floral mat.
• Effortless & Easy to Grow: One of the most foolproof annuals available, making it a perfect project for beginner gardeners, busy allotments, or children's gardening plots.
• Sun-Loving Edge Filler: Thrives beautifully when positioned in full sun, performing spectacularly as an under-planting for taller crops, a filler for rockeries, or a vibrant border edging.

Care Instructions:

• Sow seeds directly outdoors where they are to flower from spring to early summer in finely raked, moist soil at a depth of 6mm, firming the earth gently over the seeds.
• Water the area regularly until germination is complete, and thin out the young seedlings to roughly 10–15cm apart to allow the low, bushy cushions room to expand.
• Allow some flower heads to fade and dry naturally at the end of summer; this reliable annual will happily self-seed, providing you with a fresh, free generation of cheerful blooms year after year.