Carpet of Snow. Alyssum Carpet of Snow have masses of tiny white blossoms with their honey-like fragrance make up this hardy annual. Always early to bloom, Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' has a ground hugging habit that is perfect for rock gardens or cascading from crevices in walls. Sweet scented white flowers bloom throughout the year and smell like warmed honey. Blooms year round in sun or light shade. Planting Instructions for Carpet of Snow Alyssum … Phenomenal spreader, one plant can grow a foot wide in a couple of months. Alyssum does well in virtually any soil or position, and is delightful in beds, rockeries or edging a path. By: customer review from 26/08/2014 on . Clusters of white blossoms with honey-like fragrance. This variety is an old alyssum favorite. 200 seeds These are a charming easy to grow annual plant producing masses of tiny white flowers. Seeds germinated fairly quickly, and germination rate was almost 100%. Tiny pure white blossoms blanket the ground like new-fallen snow. It makes a superb window box plant. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers and hanging baskets, this carefree heirloom has a rich aroma that is, quite frankly, a bit addictive. Colorful, storybook edging for borders and beds. Views: 3095, Replies: 11 » Jump to the end. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance, sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas. Description. Minimum of 150 seeds per packet. Carpet of Snow has pure white fragrant flowers and grows 4-5 inches high. Masses of tiny white blossoms with their honey-like fragrance, quickly shape themselves into low, lacy mounds of flowers and foliage, with clumps measuring about 8 in. Carpet of Snow is a dwarf growing variety with a spread of up to 35cm. Alyssum - Carpet of Snow - Lobularia maritima. 95. Spread: 25cm (10"). It grows annually and blooms with white flowers after being sown for a minimum of 4 weeks. Alyssum, Royal Carpet Short Description. The plants create a dense carpet of delicate white flowers, and will flower more profusely if dead-headed. Lobularia maritima, Sweet Alyssum. Alyssum, Carpet Of Snow Short Description. Some of my alyssum has become leggy; if I sheer it back, will it bounce back and rebloom again? The plants create a dense carpet of delicate white flowers, and will flower more profusely if dead-headed. ‘Pastel Carpet’ is a series that offers a blend of pinks, lavenders and creams. Grows 4″ tall and spreads 5-8″. Beautiful and easy to grow. Technically a perennial, sweet alyssum is widely treated as if it were an annual plant in cold-winter climates. Snow Princess® sweet alyssum makes a vigorous flowering groundcover. Easy to grow, Carpet of Snow will quickly shape themselves into low, lacy mounds of flowers and foliage, with clumps measuring about 8 inches wide. Creates a pleasing contrast when planted with Alyssum Royal Carpet. Qty. Very fragrant. Alyssum is famous for attracting tiny wasps and other beneficial insects. Taxonomy: Lobularia maritima Other Names: Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Alison Seed Type: Annual Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Carpet of Snow Alyssum flowers have a wildflower-like hardiness and are most commonly broadcasted directly after the frost. The type with white flowers (Carpet of Snow) is the most popular Alyssum. Spacing. ‘Carpet of Snow’ Seeds, available from True Leaf Market When planting in your garden, give them about 8 to 10 inches of space between plants to avoid overcrowding. Name: Pippi21 Silver Spring, Maryland 20906 (Zone 7a) Pippi21 Aug 20, 2012 5:48 AM CST. Height: 10cm (4"). But it is one of the hardier annuals, capable of surviving light frosts that would kill more tender plants. Annual Open Pollinated. A sea of fragrant blooms for edging. Lobularia maritima (syn. 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