Alyssum Royal Carpet Ground Cover Seeds Fragrant Compact Annual With Dense Clusters Of Royal Purple Blooms

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:

1. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
2. Prepare the soil by loosening it to a depth of 6-8 inches and removing any weeds or debris.
3. Scatter Alyssum Royal Carpet seeds evenly over the soil surface.
4. Lightly press the seeds into the soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
5. Water gently to settle the soil and keep it consistently moist during germination.
6. 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!