Royal Carpet Alyssum

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Provides the same impressive and showy carpet of blooms as Carpet of Snow, but in a bright purple. 100 seeds PLANTING Lobularia maritima Annual Germination: 7-10 days Germination T emperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant apart around the last frost, 6-8” apart. Sowing Outdoors: Starting around the last frost date, sow lightly and thin to 6-8” apart. Sow again in midsummer for late-season blooms Growth Habit: Spreading, trailing Height and Width: 6-8” x 10-14” Spacing: 6-8" apart Light Needs: Full sun to part sun Soil Needs: Average to Fertile, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 50-60 days Uses: Flower beds, containers, rock gardens, borders, hanging baskets, attracts beneficials Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Trim back plants after they bloom for a second wave of flowers. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time. Self-seeds. Show more