Alyssum - Carpet of Snow Seeds, Mr Fothergill's

Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' are easy to grow and produces small fragrant blooms that spreads like a carpet on the ground. They spread rapidly on the summer and are the best choice for gardens that have good drainage like rock gardens. They are perfect for attracting bees and butterflies and is perfect for pollination.

Attributes

Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima
Type: Hardy Annual
Height: Up to 8in
Light: Full Sun
Habit: Bushy, Dwarf

Growing

Sow outdoors, March-May, where they are to flower, 0.5cm (¼") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Thin seedlings to 15cm (6") apart. Water well until plants are established and keep weed free. Or sow indoors, February-April, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 10-15°C (50-60°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Transplant seedlings, 5cm (2") apart, to other trays when large enough to handle (always handle by a leaf and never by the stem). Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, May-June, 15cm (6") apart, when frosts are over. Flowers: June-October.

Tips

When the first flowers fade, trim back the plants to encourage further flushes of colour.