Description
Carpet of Snow Alyssum Seeds 5005. Open Pollinated. Annual.
Approximately 1,000 seeds per packet. (2,800 seeds per gram.)
Create a beautiful and fragrant living carpet with Carpet of Snow Alyssum, a classic and beloved annual. This plant forms perfect, compact mounds that spread to 30 cm across, creating a stunning white border or ground cover. The dainty flowers release a delightful honey-like fragrance that will scent your garden, and they are also an excellent food source for bees and other pollinators.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Open Pollinated Annual Flower
- Height: 10-12 cm
- Features: Fragrant; attracts pollinators; uniform, compact habit; excellent for edging and ground cover.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow Carpet of Snow Alyssum
Carpet of Snow is an incredibly easy-to-grow plant that is both robust and reliable, providing a quick and beautiful bloom in your garden.
- Site Selection: This plant grows best in well-drained soil. In areas with cooler summers, it thrives in full sun. In hot summer areas, choose a site with partial shade (4-6 hours of sun).
- Sowing Directly Outdoors: You can easily sow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Plants will begin to bloom in just 6-8 weeks.
- Sowing Indoors: For an earlier start, sow seeds indoors at the beginning of April. Press the seeds into a soil-less growing medium but do not cover them.
- Germination: Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days at a temperature of 20°C.
- Upkeep: Grow on under lights, then harden off the seedlings before transplanting them outside at the end of May. Space plants 10 cm apart. A gentle shearing of the plants after the first flush of blooms will often stimulate a second, beautiful display. This plant can also reseed itself, providing a welcome surprise in your garden for years to come.
Why Carpet of Snow Alyssum Belongs in Your Garden
Carpet of Snow Alyssum is a fantastic addition to any garden, offering a perfect blend of beauty and utility. Its low, spreading habit makes it an ideal choice for softening the edges of a garden bed, filling in gaps between stepping stones, or creating a lush ground cover. Its sweet fragrance will make your garden an even more pleasant place to be, and its role as a pollinator-friendly plant makes it a valuable contributor to a healthy ecosystem.
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