Alyssum maritimum 'Carpet of Snow'

Sowing method: Sow indoors in pots from March (do not prick out). After emergence, place in a cool, bright spot. Sow outdoors in final position from April-June. An easy-to-grow plant.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Pure white flowers with a salmon pink hue
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Alyssum maritimum, also known as Lobularia maritima
• Dutch: Alyssum
• Also known as: Sweet Alyssum
• English: Sweet Alyssum

• All year round