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Jim xzy · 04-02-2012, 07:58 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

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On 2012-02-04 15:48:07 +0000, Jim xyz said:

I'm looking for a reasonably good-looking low rapid-spreading ground
cover for poor, dry, stony, alkaline soil. Some areas of my sunny
but windy south coastal plot, consist af a soil which is about 90%
white limestone dust with only about 10% organic matter. I'd like
something that spreads quickly but is also easy to keep under
control. If it keeps it's leaves year-round, that would be most
suitable. Any suggestions?

Have a look at Concolvulus cneorum - very pretty, low-growing plant.

Also rather tender, but that may not matter. I would tend to go
for one of the thymes or Helianthemum. Or a mixture.

Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

Thanks for the suggestion. My impression of thymes is that they are very
slow to spread. Is Helienthemum quicker?

Jim