Height: 12 inches

Hardiness Rating: 4 5 6 7 8

Germination: Challenging

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Densely tufted true azure-blue grass. Effective ground cover, invaluable border or rockery plant.

Sowing Instructions: Sow February to July in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 15-18C (60-65F). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 15-18C (60-65F) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this, return to the recommended germination temperature, if germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks, return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 45-60cm (18-24in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare Instructions: Plant in ordinary garden soil.