Fothergill's Mesembryanthemum Livingstone Daisy Mixed Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: M. bellidiformis (Syn. Dorotheanthus), a celebrated variety originating from sunny South Africa.
• Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual, growing rapidly to deliver an abundance of vibrant summer colour in the same season it is sown.
• Vibrant Colour Spectrum: Features a brilliant array of solid and bi-colour tones, including vivid pinks, deep reds, bright oranges, sunshine yellows, and clean whites.
• Growth & Structure: Reaches a neat, low-growing height of 8cm (3in), forming a compact, dense ground cover that holds its shape effortlessly.
• Drought Tolerant: Highly hard-wearing and capable of thriving in dry conditions once established, making it a reliable choice for challenging areas.
• Versatile Garden Layout: An exceptional choice for softening rock gardens, lining the edges of sunny borders, filling gravel paths, or packing into patio containers.
• Ideal Position: Performs at its absolute best when positioned in full sun; true to its Greek origins as a 'midday flower', the blooms open fully during the brightest parts of the day.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Location: For an early summer display, sow seeds undercover in trays of well-drained seed compost from late winter to mid-spring. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors into finely prepared, sandy soil once all danger of seasonal frost has passed.
• Watering Requirements: Maintain light, regular watering during the early germination and establishment stages; once mature, the plants require minimal watering and prefer well-drained, drier soil.
• Plant Care: Avoid planting in heavy, waterlogged clay soils and choose a sheltered, sun-baked spot to ensure continuous, long-lasting flowering all summer long.