Sweet Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow'

Lobularia maritima

How to grow Sweet Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow'

  • Full Sun

  • Very Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that New Carpet of Snow is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. New Carpet of Snow needs a loamy, sandy and potting mix soil with a ph of 5.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing New Carpet of Snow from seed

Ensure a distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting New Carpet of Snow

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

Harvesting New Carpet of Snow