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Galium Odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) - 2L Pot Galium odoratum
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Key Features
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
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Description
Galium odoratum, commonly known as Sweet Woodruff, is a charming low-growing perennial ground cover, valued for its delicate white flowers, fresh green foliage, and sweet fragrance. This shade-loving plant is perfect for creating a soft, natural carpet beneath trees and shrubs.
In late spring to early summer, Sweet Woodruff produces clusters of tiny star-shaped white flowers, which sit above whorls of bright green leaves. When crushed or dried, the foliage releases a pleasant sweet hay-like scent, making it a traditional favourite for scented gardens.
Its spreading habit makes it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplanting, where it forms a dense mat that helps suppress weeds and soften planting schemes.
Hardy and easy to grow, Galium odoratum thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs best in partial to full shade, making it an excellent solution for difficult shady areas.
Supplied in a 2L pot, this well-established plant is ready to quickly spread and provide attractive ground cover.
Hardy perennial ground cover
Delicate white star-shaped flowers
Flowers in late spring to early summer
Fresh green foliage with sweet fragrance
Ideal for shade and woodland planting
Spreading habit for natural ground cover
Helps suppress weeds
Low maintenance and easy to grow
Supplied in a 2L pot
Position:
Plant in partial shade or full shade.
Planting:
Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Watering & Feeding:
Keep soil moist, especially during dry periods. Mulch to retain moisture.
Pruning:
Cut back after flowering if needed to maintain tidy growth.
Winter Care:
Fully hardy in the UK and dies back naturally in winter before re-emerging in spring.
Q: Is Sweet Woodruff evergreen?
It is generally herbaceous, dying back in winter and returning in spring.
Q: Does it spread?
Yes, it forms a dense spreading ground cover over time.
Q: Is it suitable for shade?
Yes, it thrives in partial to full shade.
Q: Is it fragrant?
Yes, especially when dried, it has a sweet hay-like scent.
Q: Can it suppress weeds?
Yes, its dense growth helps reduce weed growth
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
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Prepare Your Planting Area
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Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly