Royal Carpet Alyssum
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Brighten Your Gardens with Royal Carpet Alyssum
Royal Carpet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima), offered by OSC Seeds
Royal Carpet Alyssum is a compact and floriferous annual, covered in rich purple-red flowers with small white centers, perfect for brightening your borders and rock gardens from spring to fall. This vigorous plant reaches about 15 cm tall, with dense blooms that attract butterflies and reseed themselves, bringing enduring beauty to your outdoor spaces.
Spread: Up to 30 cm
Plant Height: 15 cm
Seeds per Packet: Approximately 500 seeds
Companion Plants: Pansies, begonias, ageratums
Enemy Plants: None known
How to Grow:
Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost. Flowers will appear 6 to 8 weeks after sowing. For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors in early April by lightly pressing them into a soilless medium without covering. Maintain a temperature of 20°C for quick germination in 5 to 10 days. Once germinated, place seedlings under lights, harden them off, then transplant them outdoors in late May, spacing them 10 cm apart. Lightly shear plants after the first bloom to encourage a second wave of flowers.
Royal Carpet Alyssum is the perfect choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant blooms for borders, rock gardens, and sunny spaces.
