An all-star ground cover named for its decorative bladder-shaped calyxes, this European Campion stays smothered with dainty five-petaled flowers all summer long. Low gray-green cushions of tiny, lancelike fleshy leaves promote the pink-blushed white blooms and curious rosy sable-colored “balloons” on short, upright branching stems.

Easy going and irresistible, it can be nestled alongside a pathway, in a trough or the rockery, or anywhere its deeply rooted semi-evergreen habit is provided a well drained sunny site.

Blooms June–August.

Size: 6" high x 8" wide.

Hardy to zone 3.

This spiffy semievergreen mat is brightened by dainty, carnation-like white flowers with balloon-shaped bases and small, rounded fleshy gray-green leaves with creamy-white margins. The low-lying prostrate stems spread slowly, supporting a butterfly-friendly gathering of luminous 1 in. wide blooms on wiry erect stems all summer long. An endearing British cultivar, ‘Druett’s Variegated’s no-fuss habit can drape over walls or container lips as well as nestle between rocks and steps, where it conquers occasional dry spells, coastal conditions and some shade.

Blooms June–mid-September

Size: 2" – 4" high x 8" wide.

Hardy to zone 3.