Cymbalaria muralis 'Kenilworth Ivy'

400 Seeds

Seeding Cymbalaria muralis 'Kenilworth Ivy'—also known as Ivy-leaved Toadflax or Kenilworth Ivy—is a great way to grow a delicate, creeping perennial with small, violet snapdragon-like flowers and ivy-shaped leaves. It’s ideal for walls, rock gardens, shady spots, and naturalized plantings, often self-seeding once established.

🌿 Cymbalaria muralis 'Kenilworth Ivy' – Seeding Guide

✅ Quick Overview

🌱 Step-by-Step Seeding Instructions

1. When to Sow

• Indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Outdoors:

  • Spring: After frost, once soil is workable

  • Autumn: In mild climates, for natural overwintering

2. Seed Preparation

• Seeds are tiny – handle carefully and do not cover with soil

3. Sowing Indoors (Recommended for Control & Early Start)

Materials:

• Seed trays or shallow containers

• Fine, well-draining seed-starting mix

Instructions:

1. Surface sow: Gently press seeds into the surface of moist soil; do not cover with compost

2. Light: Required for germination – place in a bright spot or under grow lights

3. Temperature: 15–18°C (59–65°F)

4. Germination: 14–28 days (can be irregular)

5. Mist gently to keep moist without dislodging seeds

4. After Germination

• Transplant when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves

• Harden off for 5–7 days before planting outdoors

5. Direct Sowing Outdoors

• Best in cracks in walls, stone steps, shady crevices, or between pavers

• Sprinkle seed on moist soil or in crevices; don’t cover

• Keep moist until established

🌦️ Growing Conditions

🌱 Care & Maintenance

• Low-maintenance once established

• Self-seeds easily—can spread naturally in cracks and walls

• Prune back to tidy if needed

• Can die back in winter in cold climates, but often returns in spring

🌸 Best Uses

• Stone walls

• Rock gardens

• Shady borders

• Groundcover under shrubs

• Between paving stones or bricks