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Alyssum Royal Carpet Seed Packet
Description: Alyssum Royal Carpet is a delightful, low-growing ground cover that adds a burst of vibrant color to any garden or landscape. This compact annual features dense clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers that blanket the ground in a carpet of royal purple blooms. Its spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, edging, or filling in empty spaces in rock gardens and containers.
Features:
- Height: 4-6 inches
- Spread: 12-15 inches
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Growth Rate: Fast
Sowing Instructions:
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Prepare the soil by loosening it to a depth of 6-8 inches and removing any weeds or debris.
- Scatter Alyssum Royal Carpet seeds evenly over the soil surface.
- Lightly press the seeds into the soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
- Water gently to settle the soil and keep it consistently moist during germination.
- Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days, depending on soil temperature and conditions.
Care Instructions:
- Once seedlings emerge, thin them to allow proper spacing, approximately 12-15 inches apart.
- Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist.
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.
- Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the blooming period and encourage continuous flowering.
- Mulch around plants to help conserve moisture and suppress weed growth.
- In colder climates, Alyssum Royal Carpet may be grown as an annual, but it may self-seed in milder climates, providing years of beauty.
- Packet contains 200+/- Seeds.
Enjoy the beauty of Alyssum Royal Carpet as it transforms your garden into a colorful oasis!