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Sweet Alyssum Snow Cloth
Sweet Alyssum Snow Cloth
Lobularia maritima Snowcloth
Sweet Alyssum, Sea Alyssum, Snow-white carpet, Sweet Allison, Snow in Summer, Snowdrift
The seeds begin to shoot in 3 days under a mini greenhouse. At the moment, half of the seeds have sprouted.
Cindy, 08/05/2023
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Description
Sweet Alyssum 'Snow Cloth' is an annual ground-cover plant that produces masses of attractive small snow-white blooms from June to October. Floriferous, wonderfully fragrant and loved by insects.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a popular herbaceous plant from the Brassicaceae family, alongside cabbage and mustard. It is native to southern Europe and more particularly the Mediterranean basin. It is widely grown as an annual ornamental plant and there are a great number of cultivars to choose from. 'Snow Cloth' has a compact habit (15 cm high, 20 cm wide), forming spreading mounds of flowers which are ideal for softening the edges of flowerbeds or combined with other annuals in hanging baskets or pots. It sets off upright flowering plants by forming a small cushion at their base, hiding unsightly stalks and giving them an overall fuller appearance. The small, alternate, lance-shaped leaves are grey-green and slightly hairy.
This easy to grow, very low-maintenance plant does best in full sun in well-drained soil. It adapts well to a variety of soil types and will squeeze in just about anywhere: in the foreground of borders or beds, in rock gardens, over low retaining walls or as a filler in pots and hanging baskets. Its pure white colour brings light into the garden. It is perfect for highlighting borders or the edge of flower beds.
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Lobularia
maritima
Snowcloth
Brassicaceae
Sweet Alyssum, Sea Alyssum, Snow-white carpet, Sweet Allison, Snow in Summer, Snowdrift
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow from late March to May on the surface of good quality sowing mix at a temperature of 15-29°C. Cover the seeds with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Make sure to give them enough light to germinate and to keep the soil moist (but not soggy!). To speed up the process, use a propagator or place the seed tray inside a polyethylene bag until germination (7-30 days).
When the plants are strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots and move them to a cooler place until they are ready to taken outdoors. When the young plants are well established and all risk of frost is over, harden them off for 7 to 10 days then plant them out in a sunny location with light, sandy to stony, well-drained soil. Make sure to leave about 30 cm between each plant. It is also possible to direct sow your alyssum seeds in the garden in May, in light, well-prepared soil. Plants grown in pots must be watered regularly during the growing and flowering period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.