Potted Alyssum Carpet Of Snow

The foliage is barely visible under abundant clusters of white blooms.

Potted alyssum carpet of snow. Ha hardy annual. Perfect for edging rockeries and window boxes mr fothergill s alyssum is a great choice for the modern or cottage garden. It can be planted quite easily from seed either indoors or out and produces bunches of lovely white flowers. 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. This variety in particular attracts butterflies. As a versatile ground hugging plant with masses of tiny white flowers alyssum provides a striking contrast to other garden colours. New carpet of snow.

The carpet of snow spreads about 5 8 inches and can grow up to 4 inches long. Designed to grow in partially shaded areas. Similar to the regular carpet of snow but more compact. A hardy annual that flowers in the same year and prefers a sunny position.

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. Flower clusters typically only reach 3. Grow heirloom alyssum plant carpet of snow sweetalyssum seedsthis aptly named flower ndash. Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun to part shade after danger of heavy frost.

The low growing foliage covers the ground with tiny cross shaped four petal flowers for much of the growing season. Seedlings will emerge in 8 10 days. Sowing directly in the garden. For bedding edgings rock gardens and window boxes.

Also sometimes called sweet alice or sweet alison is our most popular alyssum variety for good reason. It grows annually and blooms with white flowers after being sown for a minimum of 4 weeks. 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.

These plants really resemble neat piles of snow when viewed from a distance. Sweet alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle sweet scent. Alyssum carpet of snow 2 1 alyssum carpet of snow 3 1 long lasting masses of tiny fragrant white flowers. An easy to grow fragrant choice for edging.

Plant alyssum carpet of snow virtually throughout the season but be sure to. Sow seeds 6 inches apart and barely press in. Alyssum may be sown directly in the garden after frost or planted as a potted plant. Hugs the ground and freely produces a carpet of white flowers.