Potted Alyssum Carpet Of Snow

Similar to the regular carpet of snow but more compact.

Potted alyssum carpet of snow.

Plant alyssum carpet of snow virtually throughout the season but be sure to. New carpet of snow. As a versatile ground hugging plant with masses of tiny white flowers alyssum provides a striking contrast to other garden colours. A hardy annual that flowers in the same year and prefers a sunny position.

Sow seeds 6 inches apart and barely press in. Grow heirloom alyssum plant carpet of snow sweetalyssum seedsthis aptly named flower ndash. 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. Flower clusters typically only reach 3.

Seedlings will emerge in 8 10 days. Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun to part shade after danger of heavy frost. Firm soil lightly and keep evenly moist. Ha hardy annual.

Sowing directly in the garden. The carpet of snow spreads about 5 8 inches and can grow up to 4 inches long. The foliage is barely visible under abundant clusters of white blooms. An easy to grow fragrant choice for edging.

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. Alyssum may be sown directly in the garden after frost or planted as a potted plant. Perfect for edging rockeries and window boxes mr fothergill s alyssum is a great choice for the modern or cottage garden. Alyssum snow carpet improved strain seeds.

Designed to grow in partially shaded areas. It grows annually and blooms with white flowers after being sown for a minimum of 4 weeks. Hugs the ground and freely produces a carpet of white flowers. Also sometimes called sweet alice or sweet alison is our most popular alyssum variety for good reason.

Sweet alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle sweet scent. Its gray green leaves are slightly hairy narrow and lance shaped. This variety in particular attracts butterflies. Its hardiness and versatility makes it ideal as a border ground cover or for growing in pots.

These plants really resemble neat piles of snow when viewed from a distance. The carpet like flowers are often used for beddings edgings rock gardens and window boxes. The low growing foliage covers the ground with tiny cross shaped four petal flowers for much of the growing season. It can be planted quite easily from seed either indoors or out and produces bunches of lovely white flowers.