A low spreading rock plant with silvery leaves, topped by pure white flowers. Easy and attractive, particularly useful for quickly covering sunny banks etc. Each plant having a spread of 60cm (24in). Flowers late spring/summer.

Sow from late winter to late summer in good seed compost, 1.5mm (1/16in) deep and gently firm down. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks at 21C (70F).

When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Move to a coldframe and plant out in autumn or spring 30-38cm (12-15in) apart in asunny spot on light well drained soil.