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Sweet alyssum 'Carpet of Snow'

Lobularia maritima

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Carpet of Snow is part of the Lobularia genus and is a Sweet alyssum variety. Its scientific name is Lobularia maritima 'Carpet of Snow'. An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Normally grows to a mature height of 14.0 cm (5.46 inches). This variety tends to bloom in early spring.

Carpet of Snow Sweet alyssum is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Sweet alyssum 'Carpet of Snow'

Full Sun
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Medium

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Carpet of Snow is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Carpet of Snow tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Carpet of Snow from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Carpet of Snow about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Carpet of Snow

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Carpet of Snow is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Carpet of Snow

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Sweet alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Carpet of Snow exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Carpet of Snow plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Carpet of Snow frost hardy? Very Hardy
Bloom Time When does Carpet of Snow bloom? Early Spring Harvest Time When is Carpet of Snow ready for harvest? Late Summer
Mature Height How tall does Carpet of Snow grow? 14.0 cm / 5.46 inches Mature Spread How wide does Carpet of Snow grow? 24.0 cm / 9.36 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Carpet of Snow grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Carpet of Snow. 5.6 - 7.5
Soil What soil should I grow Carpet of Snow in? Potting Mix Sun How much sunlight does Carpet of Snow need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Carpet of Snow require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Carpet of Snow need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Carpet of Snow need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 24°C / 75°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Carpet of Snow in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Carpet of Snow? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Carpet of Snow 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches

How long does Carpet of Snow take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sweet alyssum 'Carpet of Snow' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Carpet of Snow to germinate? 5 days Average 5 days | Min 1 days | Max 15 days (35)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Carpet of Snow? + 25 days Average 25 days | Min 3 days | Max 3 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Carpet of Snow is ready for harvest / bloom? + 30 days Average 30 days | Min 1 days | Max 115 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Carpet of Snow? = 60 days