Sweet Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow'

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. 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).

Plant 1-2 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches when they are 1-2 inches tall.

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.

Can be started indoors 6 weeks before last frost date. Plant out after danger of frost is past.

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Carpet of Snow about 14 days before your last frost date.

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