Alyssum ‘New Carpet of Snow’ Seeds – Lobularia maritima White Ground Cover Flowers

Charming, low growing, and beautifully scented, Alyssum ‘New Carpet of Snow’ is a compact annual flower grown for its masses of tiny pure white blooms. This classic alyssum type forms a soft carpet of flowers, making it a lovely choice for borders, edging, rockeries, pots, paths, and cottage-style gardens.

Known for its neat spreading habit and sweet fragrance, Lobularia maritima is ideal for filling gaps, softening garden edges, and creating a bright white flowering display through the season. It is especially useful where a low-growing flowering plant is needed for ground cover effect.

Product Details

• Product Name: Alyssum ‘New Carpet of Snow’ Seeds

• Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: ‘New Carpet of Snow’

• Common Names: Alyssum, Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Alice

• Plant Type: Hardy annual

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Features

• Masses of tiny pure white flowers

• Low-growing and carpet-forming habit

• Lightly fragrant blooms

• Excellent for borders, edging, rockeries, pots, and pathways

• Ideal for ground cover style planting

• Great for cottage gardens and ornamental displays

• Suitable for full sun to part shade

Packet Options

Standard Packet

• Quantity: 30 seeds

• Ideal for: small borders, containers, and garden edges

Value Packet

• Quantity: 60 seeds

• Ideal for: larger beds, edging, and ground cover planting

Bulk Packet

• Quantity: 150 seeds

• Ideal for: mass planting, borders, and wider carpet-style displays

When to Sow

• Sow in spring and autumn

• In warm climates, sowing can often be done through much of the year

• Sow direct where plants are to grow, or raise seedlings in trays

• Best grown in full sun to part shade

• Prefers well-drained soil

Growing Information

• Sowing depth: Approximately 2 mm

• Germination: Usually 7–14 days

• Ideal germination temperature: Around 18–22°C

• Plant spacing: Approximately 20 cm

• Height: Around 8–12 cm

• Plant type: Hardy annual

• Flowering: Often from spring onward, depending on sowing time and climate

Important Note

• Stock photo used for illustration purposes only

• Flowering and plant growth may vary depending on season and growing conditions

• White flower appearance may vary slightly between batches and plants

• Seed-grown plants can show natural variation

Why You Should Buy

• Easy-to-grow annual with a neat low-growing habit

• Beautiful white flowers for borders and edging

• Lovely lightly scented blooms

• Excellent for filling spaces and softening garden edges

• A classic choice for cottage gardens, pots, and pathways

FAQ

What is the botanical name?
The botanical name is Lobularia maritima.

What colour are the flowers?
This variety produces pure white flowers.

Is it fragrant?
Yes, alyssum is known for its light sweet fragrance.

Where can I plant it?
It is ideal for borders, edging, rockeries, pots, containers, and along pathways.

Is it good for ground cover?
Yes, it is often used for a carpet-like ground cover effect because of its low-growing spreading habit.