Potted Alyssum Carpet Of Snow
Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun to part shade after danger of heavy frost.
Potted alyssum carpet of snow. It is a perennial plant and can be sown right after the frost has passed or can even be planted in some pot indoors during the frost. The low growing foliage covers the ground with tiny cross shaped four petal flowers for much of the growing season. Similar to the regular carpet of snow but more compact. Earthcare seeds alyssum royal carpet 5 000 seeds lobularia maritima fragrant groundcover heirloom open pollinated non gmo 4 5 out of 5 stars 6 3 45 3.
Firm soil lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings will emerge in 8 10 days. The carpet of snow spreads about 5 8 inches and can grow up to 4 inches long. It can be planted quite easily from seed either indoors or out and produces bunches of lovely white flowers.
Sweet alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle sweet scent. Also sometimes called sweet alice or sweet alison is our most popular alyssum variety for good reason. Plant alyssum carpet of snow virtually throughout the season but be sure to. Alyssum carpet of snow 2 1 alyssum carpet of snow 3 1 long lasting masses of tiny fragrant white flowers.
Grow heirloom alyssum plant carpet of snow sweetalyssum seedsthis aptly named flower ndash. Sow seeds 6 inches apart and barely press in. An easy to grow fragrant choice for edging. This variety in particular attracts butterflies.
For bedding edgings rock gardens and window boxes. Its hardiness and versatility makes it ideal as a border ground cover or for growing in pots. The carpet like flowers are often used for beddings edgings rock gardens and window boxes. Its gray green leaves are slightly hairy narrow and lance shaped.
Hugs the ground and freely produces a carpet of white flowers. Ha hardy annual. Perfect for edging rockeries and window boxes mr fothergill s alyssum is a great choice for the modern or cottage garden. The burpee alyssum carpet of snow seed can be used to grow an annual spreading flower that has dainty pure white blooms growing on dwarf crawling plants.
Alyssum may be sown directly in the garden after frost or planted as a potted plant. It grows annually and blooms with white flowers after being sown for a minimum of 4 weeks. These plants really resemble neat piles of snow when viewed from a distance. As a versatile ground hugging plant with masses of tiny white flowers alyssum provides a striking contrast to other garden colours.
Flower clusters typically only reach 3. New carpet of snow. Alyssum snow carpet improved strain seeds. The foliage is barely visible under abundant clusters of white blooms.